Romi Meitei

Romi Meitei
Born
Mayanglambam Romi Meitei

19 Sept 1976
Wangkhei Pukhrambam Leirak, Imphal, Manipur
NationalityIndian
EducationGraduate,Sociology, D.M. College of Arts
Years active2004-present
SpouseSheetal Chingsubam
Children3

Romi Meitei is an Indian film director, screenwriter and lyricist who works in Manipuri films.[1] He is a recipient of several awards at film festivals organized in India and abroad, including a National Film Award.[2]

Angangba Kurao Mapal, Thoiba Thoibi, Inga Nonglakta, Hiktharaba Samji: Pizza, Akhunba Mani, Khujingee Mami, Ekhenglakta Red Rose, Natephamda Tero, Chumthang Makhong, Imagi Laman Singamdre, Thengmankhre Thabalse, Mikithi and Eikhoigi Yum are some of the well-known movies he directed.[3]

He has also made films which are adaptations of famous radio plays and Shumang Kumheis. Imagi Laman Singamdre, Yotpi, Sanagi Nga, Sangbrei Managi Chenghi Manam, Hiktharaba Samji: Pizza are among such films.

In 2017, he directed a music video titled Nura Pakhang. It is a Portuguese and Meitei language collaboration music video on the present situation of Manipuri pony.[4] As of 2022, his feature film Eikhoigi Yum Won FIPRESCI International Federation of Film Critics Award for the best International Film and NETPAC Network for the Promotion of Asian Cinema Jury Special Mention at the 27th International Film Festival of Kerala.[5]

  1. ^ Amukhomba Ngangbam. "Public support behind growth of Manipur Film Industry – Romi Meitei". manipurtimes.com. Retrieved 5 December 2021.
  2. ^ "Romi Meitei, Saikhom Ratan shine at National Film Awards". Imphal Free Press. 18 October 2023.
  3. ^ "Interaction with team of Manipuri Film personalities at Delhi 20150413". www.e-pao.net.
  4. ^ "Manipuri folk singer collaborates with Portuguese group for a cause". www.radioandmusic.com.
  5. ^ "Eikhoigi Yum - The Sangai Express". The Sangai Express. Retrieved 18 February 2022.