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Eigi Kona
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Wikipedia article
'Eigi Kona' (English: 'Stallone, My Pony') is a 2019 Manipuri film directed by Bobby Wahengbam and Maipaksana Haorongbam and produced by Dr. K. Sushila Leima, under the banner of Luwang Apokpa Mamikol Productions. The film was premiered at Manipur State Film Development Society (MSFDS), Palace Compound in 2019. 'Eigi Kona' was selected for Indian Panorama of the 51st International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2020. The movie won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Manipuri at the 67th National Film Awards.
'Eigi Kona' got official selections at the Indica Film Utsav 2020, 4th Ottawa Indian Film Festival Awards (OIFFA) 2021 and Thrissur International Film Festival 2021.
The film was also screened at the 52nd International Film Festival of India 2021 under the section 'India@75'. It was organized as a part of the ongoing celebrations to commemorate 75 years of Indias independence, 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav' and 18 films were selected under the section.
Synopsis
'Thawai', a young boy loves to play Polo riding Stallone, a pony. Like him, Stallone is descendant of the horse his famous grandfather rode on playing polo. Again, like him, horses are in shabby positions for want of food and shelter. His father can't help but to sell Stallone out of poverty where 'Thawai' becomes sick with pangs of separation from the horse. Unable to see 'Thawai's' suffering, all including the coach, mentor, and family members try to bring back the Stallone. The owner, who used to be a great polo player, finally hands over the pony to 'Thawai' for the love of the game.
Cast
* Sinam Shaolin as Thawai
* Prafullo Chandra as Ibopishak, Thawai's father
* Ayekpam Shanti as Ashangbi, Thawai's mother
* Leishangthem Tonthoi as Nganthoi
* Romesh Elangbam as Romesh
* Jasmin Elangbam as Latabi
* Sukanya Haorongbam as Bembem
* Chajing Deben as Latabi's father
* Angom Phiroj
* Berlin
* Surajlata
* Eigya Inaocha
Accolades
The movie won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Manipuri at the 67th National Film Awards. The citation for the National Award reads, "'A thrilling film revealing the present plight and conditions of polo players and ponies in their place of origin.'"
Sinam Shaolin who plays the role of Thawai won the Best Child Artist award at the 13th Manipur State Film Awards 2020.
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