Moirangthem Inao

Moirangthem Inao
Born
Moirangthem Inao

(1945-10-11)11 October 1945
Lamdeng Khunou, Manipur
Present address:
Uripok Ningthoukhongjam Leikai, Imphal, Manipur
NationalityIndian
EducationM.A. (Manipuri), Manipur University
Occupation(s)Playwright, Lyricist, Poet, Producer, Director
Parent(s)Moirangthem Tondon
Moirangthem Ongbi R.K. Ramanisana

Moirangthem Inao is a noted Indian playwright, lyricist, producer and director from Imphal, Manipur.[1][2] He has scripted around 90 plays and most of them are popular radio plays aired on All India Radio, Imphal. Inao has also directed famous Manipuri movies like Nongallabasu Thaballei Manam and Laang.[3] The dialogues from his radio plays have a unique charm and are famous among the radio play lovers of Manipur.[4][5]

Inao was an editor of the journal Athouba. He produced movies under his home production Tondon Films. He bagged the Best Story and Special Jury awards at the 3rd Sahitya Seva Samiti MANIFA 2014 for the film Abem.[6]

Early life and education

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Born as youngest son among seven siblings, Inao began his schooling from Uripok Boys' School and Uripok Eigya Pishak Mandav school where he studied from I to VIII standard. In 1963, he passed Matriculation from Tombisana High School. He completed graduation from D.M. College in Political Science in 1967. He studied Law for sometime but could not complete the course due to some personal problems. After passing graduation, he went to Kashmir for further studies in 1971 but returned home without completing studies. Finally, he completed master's degree from Manipur University in Manipuri. His family shifted to Uripok Ningthoukhongjam Leikai during Second World War, locally known as Japan Laan in Manipur.

Career

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He started writing poetry and short stories since his IX standard. He started scripting radio plays for All India Radio in June-July 1978. His first radio play is Ahing Ama. Most of his plays aired on All India Radio, Imphal are well received by the radio listeners of Manipur. Among them, Chatledo Eidi Meigee Ching Puduna, Nongallabasu Thaballei Manam, Anuradhapur Ashramgee Rajkumar, Ingengi Aitya may be mentioned.[7] His radio play Marup Ani was translated into Hindi and aired on Akashvani All India Radio as Do Dost.[citation needed]

His radio play Chatledo Eidi Meigee Ching Puduna was made into a movie by Makhonmani Mongsaba and titled as Chatledo Eidi. It won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Manipuri at the 48th National Film Awards and was selected for Indian Panorama of IFFI 2001. Makhonmani Mongsaba also directed Yenning Amadi Likla, a 2007 movie and scripted by Moirangthem Inao. It got selection in Indian Panorama of the 39th International Film Festival of India 2008. The renowned filmmakers of Manipur have also made many feature films scripted by Inao. Ingengi Atiya, Lallibadi Eini, Angangba Kurao Mapal, Inga Nonglakta, Kekoo Lotpee and Pankhei are such of his films.[citation needed]

As of 2016, he scripted a movie named as Pakhatli.[citation needed]

Selected radio plays

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  • Ahing Ama
  • Thengnakhidraba Mikup
  • Tamnaba
  • Nongallabasu Thaballei Manam
  • Chatledo Eidi Meigee Ching Puduna
  • Ingengi Atiya
  • Lam Nganu
  • Aong Aoon
  • Khongul
  • Ashi Heibong
  • Anuradhapur Ashramgee Rajkumar
  • Ekai Hangoidana Hairaba Ekum Thani Go! Go!
  • Nungaiba
  • Nirupama[8]
  • Yaroi Yaroi
  • Bonsai
  • Keidoungei Loigani Imunggi Lanjao

Selected filmography

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Year Film Role
2000 Chatledo Eidi Script Writer
2002 Lallashi Pal Script Writer, Lyricist
Ingengi Atiya (The Sky of Autumn) Script Writer
2003 Teina Onnaba Script Writer
2004 Angangba Kurao Mapal Script Writer
Lallibadi Eini Script Writer
2005 Nongallabasu Thaballei Manam Script Writer, Lyricist, Director
Laang Script Writer, Director
Inga Nonglakta Script Writer
2006 Leichil Nongphai Chatkharo Script writer, Lyricist, Producer, Director
2007 Yenning Amadi Likla Script writer, Lyricist
2008 Kekoo Lotpee Story writer
Amuktangdi Uning-Ee Story writer, Direction
2013 Abem Story writer, Lyrics, Direction
2015 Pankhei Script writer
2016 Pakhatli Script writer

References

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  1. ^ Ingudam, Monica (11 September 2015). "S02E25 FindingTheVoices: Moirangthem Inao legendary radio playwright of Manipur Part 1".
  2. ^ "Mango saplings planted under U Thasi, U Hinghansi campaign". www.thesangaiexpress.com.
  3. ^ "The play, 'Nongaallabasu Thaballei Manam' (Lingering Fragrance), a... | Download Scientific Diagram". Retrieved 29 April 2021.
  4. ^ "Radio Play : Popular entertainment and social awareness media". www.thesangaiexpress.com.
  5. ^ "Moirangthem Inao: A legendary radio playwright shares his 70 years writing journey" – via Facebook.
  6. ^ "3rd Sahitya Seva Samiti MANIFA 2014 winners announced". e-pao.net.
  7. ^ "Moirangthem Inao's Anuradhapur Ashramgee Rajkumar". Shri Ngangom Manichandra. 2 May 2016 – via Google Books.
  8. ^ "Nirupama by Moirangthem Inao". e-pao.net.