Pandam Amada

Pandam Amada
Theatrical release poster
Directed byOinam Gautam Singh
Screenplay bySantosh Laishram
Story bySantosh Laishram
Produced bySarokons
StarringBonney Takhelmayum
Archana Konsam
CinematographyDhana Luwang
Edited byOinam Gautam Singh
Music by
  • Songs:
  • Tony Aheibam
  • Score:
  • Karnajit L.
  • RK Birendrajit
Production
company
Takhel Films
Distributed byTakhel Films
Release date
  • 8 September 2019 (2019-09-08)
Running time
99 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageMeiteilon (officially called Manipuri language)

Pandam Amada (English: In Pursuit Of) is a 2019 Manipuri film directed by O. Gautam and produced by Sarokons. It stars Bonney Takhelmayum and Archana Konsam in the lead roles. The film was premiered at MSFDS on 8 September 2019.[1] It was world premiered at the 18th International Dhaka Film Festival held at Dhaka, Bangladesh from 11 to 19 January 2020.[2] Pandam Amada was selected among 15 films screened in the Children's Film Section of the festival.[3]

The film also got selections in the 18th Third Eye Asian Film Festival, Mumbai and Tokyo Lift-Off Film Festival, 2020.[4][5] The movie was nominated for 9th MANIFA 2020 under various categories.[6] It won many awards, including the Best Feature Film Award in the Manipur State Film Awards 2020.[7]

  1. ^ "Pandam Amada | A film by O Gautam". Mami Taibang.
  2. ^ "Manipuri film 'Pandam Amada' to premiere at Dhaka film fest". North East Now. 2 November 2019. Retrieved 16 April 2020.
  3. ^ "O Goutam's Pandam Amada to have world premiere at DIIF". The People's Chronicle. Retrieved 16 April 2020.
  4. ^ "Manipuri film Pandam Amada selected for Asian Festival". The News Mill. 12 December 2019. Retrieved 15 April 2020.
  5. ^ "Manipur film fraternity shocked over exclusion of Manipuri cinema in IFFI". United News of India. 15 November 2019. Retrieved 11 June 2020.
  6. ^ "Nominees out for 9th MANIFA 2020". The Sangai Express. 16 February 2020. Retrieved 16 April 2020.
  7. ^ "Manipur Film Awards: Pandam Amada wins best feature film". Imphal Free Press. 21 May 2020. Retrieved 11 June 2020.