| Apaiba Leichil | |
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| Directed by | Bobby Wahengbam |
| Screenplay by | Bobby Wahengbam Manorama Meinam |
| Story by | Rajmani Ayekpam |
| Produced by | Wahengbam Tomba Hanjabam Sobhananda Sharma Bobby Wahengbam |
| Starring | Arun Yumnam Bishesh Huirem |
| Cinematography | Irom Maipak Bobo Devdharshan Tomal |
| Edited by | R.K. Lalmani |
| Music by | Jeetenkumar Naorem Kokobi |
Production company | Third Eye |
Release date |
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Running time | 109 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Meiteilon (Manipuri) |
Apaiba Leichil (Flurry Clouds) is a 2021 Manipuri film directed by Bobby Wahengbam.[1] It is jointly produced by Wahengbam Tomba, Hanjabam Sobhananda (Bung) Sharma and Bobby Wahengbam under the banner of Third Eye Productions.[2] The film is based on the short story Nungshibagi Saklon (Nungsitombi) by Rajmani Ayekpam. It stars Bishesh Huirem and Arun Yumnam in the lead roles.[3][4][5] The film won three awards at the 14th Manipur State Film Awards 2022.[6][7][8] It got official selections at the 18th International Film Festival of Thrissur 2023, Kerala Kashish International Queer Film Festival 2023, Mumbai.[9] The movie was screened at the Sangai Film Festival 2022, which was organised as a part of the Manipur Sangai Festival.[10][11][12][13]
The film shows the conditions of the Nupi Sabis (Meitei for 'transgender people') in Manipur. It shows one Nupi Sabi becoming popular in the Shumang Kumhei troupe but whether the popularity of Nupi Sabis is related to their personal romantic life and social outlook is not properly known.
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- ^ "Being transgender is not a choice Manipur actor recalls journey to recognition". www.zee5.com. 25 April 2022. Retrieved 3 May 2022.
- ^ "Acclaimed Manipuri actress Bishesh Huirem opens up about being transgender, says it is not a choice". Times of India. 25 April 2022. Retrieved 3 May 2022.
- ^ "Governor distributes film awards". The Sangai Express. Retrieved 3 May 2022.
- ^ "Bishesh Huirem becomes first transgender to be honoured with state film award". Imphal Free Press. Retrieved 3 May 2022.
- ^ "Manipur actor Bishesh Huirem recalls journey to recognition: 'Being transgender is not a choice'". www.firstpost.com. 25 April 2022. Retrieved 3 May 2022.
- ^ "14th Manipur State Film Award, 2022 Winners announced - April 03 2022". e-pao.net. Retrieved 3 May 2022.
- ^ "14th Manipur State Film Awards conferred, Governor vows possible support for Cinema's growth". nenow.in. 9 April 2022. Retrieved 3 May 2022.
- ^ "Apaiba Leichil". The Sangai Express. Retrieved 15 April 2023.
- ^ "Sangai Film Festival opens; to screen 15 films". Imphal Free Press. Retrieved 8 October 2024.
- ^ "Sangai Film Festival 2022 underway". e-pao.net. Retrieved 8 October 2024 – via Chronicle News Service.
- ^ James Khangembam. "The Sangai Film Festival, 2022". e-pao.net. Retrieved 8 October 2024.
- ^ "Sangai Festival 2022: Stage set for five-day free Sangai film festival". Imphal Free Press. Retrieved 8 October 2024.