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Aliyah (2018 film)
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Wikipedia article
'Aliyah' is a 2018 Manipuri film directed by Yoimayai Mongsaba, written by Binoranjan Oinam and produced by Reshi Thokchom. The film features Artina Thoudam in the titular role and Gurumayum Bonny in the lead roles. The film was released on 19 August 2018 at MSFDS (Manipur State Film Development Society), Palace Compound, Imphal.
Synopsis
It is a romantic film about a Hindu guy 'Leishabi' and a Muslim lady 'Aliyah', where religion happens to be the main reason for their relationship to fall apart.
Cast
* Artina Thoudam as Aliyah
* Gurumayum Bonny as Leishabi
* Idhou as Hanif's Father
* Surjit Saikhom as Hanif
* Tayenjam Mema as Leishabi's Mother
* Sagolsem Dhanamanjuri as Aliyah's Mother
* Billa Ngathem as Nafisa, Aliyah's friend
* Sanatomba as Aliyah's Uncle-in-law
* Ningthouja Jayvidya as Moneylender
* Longjam Ongbi Lalitabi
Accolades
'Aliyah' won Best Actor in a Leading Role - Female and Best Story awards at the 8th Sahitya Seva Samiti Awards (SSS MANIFA) 2019, with several nominations in different categories. It won the Best Editor Award at the 12th Manipur State Film Awards 2019.
Soundtrack
Tony Aheibam and Jeetenkumar Naorem composed the soundtrack for the film and Binoranjan Oinam wrote the lyrics. The songs are titled 'Marou Leibi' and 'Leihoure'. The song 'Marou Leibi' was initially composed by Tony Aheibam, but was re-composed by Jeetenkumar Naorem due to the ban by Film Forum Manipur with the claim that the tune is similar to classical song tunes of other language.
See also
* List of Meitei-language films
References
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