Chaphu (lit. 'Pot') is a 2019 Manipuri film written and directed by Satyajit BK and produced by R.K. Bikramjit.[1] It is a realistic thriller movie based on rituals, beliefs and black arts.[2] The movie was premiered at Bhagyachandra Open Air Theatre (BOAT), Palace Compound, on 27 October 2019.[3] It won the Best Actor in a Leading Role - Female, Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Male and Best Special Effect Awards at the 13th Manipur State Film Festival 2020.[4]
| Chaphu | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Satyajit BK |
| Written by | Satyajit BK |
| Produced by | R.K. Bikramjit |
| Starring | Bala Tensubam Bobo Ningthoukhongjam |
| Cinematography | Sanjoy Ch. |
| Edited by | Sur Mangang |
| Music by | Tenao HD Audiography: Tom Maisnam |
Production company | Sakhi Shija Films |
| Distributed by | Soraren Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 136 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Meiteilon (Manipuri) |
Synopsis
editDifferent groups of people have their ethnic culture, rituals and beliefs. The art of witch craft and voodoo has long been associating with the human since time immemorial. Even as the advancement of science is at its height, these phenomenons of voodoo are not able to be wiped out rather than saying that it is a form of superstition. Till today, many are practising the art of witch craft. There are many yarns that have been continuing in oral form from generation to generation, which many believe to be true. It is not that there are many who do not believe in this matter. Believing these crafts remain within one as such may be decided to be true or not when it happens personally to one.
Thanil tried to find whether the voodoo really exists or not. The homestead land of Thoiba was the cause to create enmity between Thoiba and his uncle. The uncle removed a cadaver of a baby that was entombed by putting it within a pitcher and cast the evil by practicing voodoo and caused a lot of trouble of which Thoiba's wife became insane. Thoiba who does not believe voodoo consulted physicians for treatment of his wife. The syndrome is relieved sometimes but it restarted again. Sometimes, fraud shaman swindled them to extort money from them. At last, in an effort to find the truth of the entity, Thanil tried to help the family of Thoiba to exercise the evil form Leihao. Within the trial of the three years, Thanil began to believe the art of voodoo with many strange incidents. Leihao was never relieved from the insanity and she went astray.
Cast
edit- Bala Tensubam as Leihao
- Bobo Ningthoukhongjam as Thoiba
- Gurumayum Priyogopal as Thanil Maiba
- Idhou
- Deepak Mutum as Nongyai
- Devan
- Chiranjit
Accolades
editChaphu won three awards at the 13th Manipur State Film Awards 2020. It also earned four nominations at the 9th MANIFA 2020.[5][6]
| Award | Category | Winner's name | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13th Manipur State Film Awards 2020 | Best Actor in a Leading Role - Female | Bala Tensubam | Won |
| Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Male | Idhou (Chakpram Rameshchandra) | Won | |
| Best Special Effect | Thoudam Surchandra Meetei (Sur Mangang) | Won | |
| 9th MANIFA 2020 | Best Actor in a Leading Role - Female | Bala Tensubam | Nominated |
| Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Male | Gurumayum Priyogopal Sharma | Nominated | |
| Best Playback Singer - Male | Yumnam Suren | Nominated | |
| Best Make-Up | A. Ragini W. Chandrima |
Nominated |
Soundtrack
editTenao HD composed the soundtrack for the film and Satyajit BK wrote the lyrics. The song is titled Epaang Kana Yaodana.
| Chaphu | |
|---|---|
| Soundtrack album by Yumnam Suren | |
| Released | 2019 |
| Studio | Soraren Films |
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack |
| Length | 4:55 |
| Label | Sakhi Shija Films |
| Producer | R.K. Bikramjit |
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Epaang Kana Yaodana" | Satyajit BK | Tenao HD | Yumnam Suren | 04:55 |
| Total length: | 4:55 | ||||
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Manipur Film Journalists body to introduce annual Manipuri Feature Film Award". Archived from the original on 15 April 2021. Retrieved 29 April 2021.
- ^ "Manipur Film Journalists and Critics Award to be given annually : 10th sep20 ~ E-Pao! Headlines". e-pao.net. Archived from the original on 7 March 2021. Retrieved 4 April 2021.
- ^ "Manipur State Film Awards announced; documentary on pugilist Laishram Sarita wins big". Archived from the original on 13 April 2021. Retrieved 4 April 2021.
- ^ "13th Manipur State Film Awards 2020 Result". e-pao.net. Archived from the original on 25 April 2021. Retrieved 4 April 2021.
- ^ "Nominees out for 9th MANIFA 2020". www.thesangaiexpress.com. 16 February 2020. Archived from the original on 21 April 2021. Retrieved 15 May 2021.
- ^ "List of nominees 9th Manipur Film Awards MANIFA 2020". e-pao.net. Archived from the original on 21 April 2021. Retrieved 4 April 2021.