Saaphabee

Saaphabee

116 mins | Drama, History | July 13, 1976

Saaphabee is a 1976 Manipuri film written by Sarangthem Bormani, produced by G. Narayan Sharma and directed by Aribam Syam Sharma. The film features Kangabam Tomba and Subadani in the lead roles. It was released at Usha Cinema, Paona Bazar on 13 July 1976. The movie won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Manipuri at the 24th National Film Awards. It is based on the famous Manipuri folk play Haorang Leishang Saaphabee. It is the first Manipuri folk film.

Saaphabee

116 mins | Drama, History | July 13, 1976

Saaphabee
Saaphabee is a 1976 Manipuri film written by Sarangthem Bormani, produced by G. Narayan Sharma and directed by Aribam Syam Sharma. The film features Kangabam Tomba and Subadani in the lead roles. It was released at Usha Cinema, Paona Bazar on 13 July 1976. The movie won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Manipuri at the 24th National Film Awards. It is based on the famous Manipuri folk play Haorang Leishang Saaphabee. It is the first Manipuri folk film.
Producers
Original title Saaphabee
Directors Aribam Syam Sharma
Writers

Cast

Kangabam Tomba

as Loya Naha Saaphaba

Subadani

as Haorang Leishang Saaphabee

Manbi

as Saaphabee's mother

N. Tombi

as Tabung, King of Kege region, Saaphabee's father

Keshoram

as Thongnang, King of Khuman region, Saaphaba's father