Saklon Amada
Saklon Amada is a 2010 Manipuri film directed by L. Surjakanta and produced by Guruaribam John Sharma.[1][2] The movie is a production of Narayan Sharma Films (N.S. Films).[3] Produced with a vision of women empowerment, the film stars Kaiku Rajkumar, Maya Choudhury, Thingom Pritam and Daisy Kh. in the lead roles.[4] The movie was premiered at Shankar Talkies, Lamphel in February 2010. It was later released at Pratap Talkies, Paona Bazar and many other theatres of Manipur.
| Saklon Amada | |
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| Directed by | L. Surjakanta | 
| Screenplay by | Gunindro Khangembam | 
| Story by | G.A. John Sharma | 
| Produced by | G.A. John Sharma | 
| Starring | Kaiku Rajkumar Maya Choudhury Thingom Pritam Daisy Kh.  | 
| Cinematography | G.A. John Sharma | 
| Edited by | Rojit Chongtham | 
| Music by | Kiran Koijam | 
Production company  | N.S. Films  | 
| Distributed by | N.S. Films | 
Release date  | February 2010 | 
Running time  | 139 minutes | 
| Country | India | 
| Language | Manipuri | 
The film bagged the Best Feature Film Award at the 1st MANIFA 2012 organised by Sahitya Seva Samiti, Kakching.[5]
Synopsis
    
The film narrates the story of Memthoi who faces continuous harassments from her immoral husband and her mother-in-law. She returns to her parental home and raises her daughter there. Ningthem stands strongly for Memthoi and constantly insist her to start a new life together. She has a soft corner for Ningthem but does not yield to his insistence.
Cast
    
- Kaiku Rajkumar as Ningthem
 - Maya Choudhury as Memthoi
 - Thingom Pritam as Nongmaithem Thouba
 - Daisy Kh. as Ningthoujam Thadoi
 - R.K. Jnaranjan as Ibohal
 - R.K. Hemabati as Ningthem's mother
 - Longjam Ongbi Lalitabi as Nongmaithem Ongbi Thagoi
 - Hidangmayum Guna as Angoujao
 - Benu as Soro
 - Aaiso as Ningthoujam Kunjakeshore
 - Gurumayum Mema as Indu
 - L. Indira Devi as Magistrate Judge
 - Bhavnaa as Ebema
 - Kiran as Khaba
 - Imocha Heisnam as College Lecturer
 - Surchandra as Atingba
 - Ingoba as Dhatu
 - Ibomcha as Taichou
 - Yaima as Postman
 - Mani Sharma as Advocate
 - Boicha as Advocate
 - Prabat Kumar as Tachou
 
Soundtrack
    
Gunindro Khangembam, Ghanashyam and Hamom Berlin wrote the lyrics and Kiran Koijam composed the songs.[6]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Singer(s) | Length | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Khanglamde Nungshiba" | Ghanashyam | Kiran Koijam | Koijam Kiran, M. Bidyarani | 05:00 | 
| 2. | "Khongpham Ama Lankhibana" | Gunindro Khangembam | Kiran Koijam | M. Bidyarani, Koijam Kiran | 05:18 | 
| 3. | "Nungsi Khangmande" | Hamom Berlin | Kiran Koijam | Hamom Berlin | 03:00 | 
| Total length: | 13:18 | ||||
Accolades
    
The movie won two awards out of the 6 nominations at the 1st Sahitya Seva Samiti MANIFA 2012.[7][8] The two awards are Best Feature Film and Best Story.[9][10][11]
| Award | Category | Winner's name | Result | 
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st SSS MANIFA 2012 | Best Feature Film | G.A. John Sharma (Producer) L. Surjakanta (Director)  | 
Won | 
| Best Story | G.A. John Sharma | Won | |
| Best Director | L. Surjakanta | Nominated | |
| Best Actor - Male | Kaiku Rajkumar | Nominated | |
| Best Actor - Female | Maya Choudhury | Nominated | |
| Best Playback Singer - Male | Hamom Berlin | Nominated | 
References
    
- "Manipuri film producer Guruaribam John Sharma dies". ukhrultimes.com. 30 December 2021. Retrieved 1 January 2022.
 - "Manipur film producer John Sharma no more, film society mourns". thenewsmill.com. Retrieved 31 December 2021.
 - "Manipur's Film Producer John Sharma dies, Film Society mourns". thenortheastaffairs.com. Retrieved 31 December 2021.
 - "Nominees for Manipuri film awards announced". www.manipur.org. Retrieved 31 December 2021.
 - "Nominees Of Manipur Film Awards 2012 Announced". kanglaonline.com. Retrieved 31 December 2021.
 - "Saklon Amada Movie Song". Retrieved 31 December 2021 – via YouTube.
 - "Nominees of Manipuri Film awards announced". e-pao.net. Retrieved 31 December 2021.
 - "Nominees of Manipuri Film awards announced". e-pao.net. Retrieved 31 December 2021.
 - "Raju Nong, Seema win Best Actors' awards". e-pao.net. Retrieved 14 July 2021.
 - "Manipur: MSFDS mourns demise of film-maker Guruaribam John Sharma". nenow.in. Retrieved 31 December 2021.
 - "Manipur: MSFDS mourns demise of film-maker Guruaribam John Sharma". eastnews.in. Retrieved 31 December 2021.
 
