Eigi Kona

Eigi Kona
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Directed by	Bobby Wahengbam Maipaksana Haorongbam
Screenplay by	Maipaksana Haorongbam
Story by	Maipaksana Haorongbam
Produced by	Dr. K. Sushila Leima
Starring	Sinam Shaolin Prafullo Chandra Ayekpam Shanti Leishangthem Tonthoi Romesh Elangbam
Cinematography	Irom Maipak
Edited by	Rajkumar Lalmani
Music by	R.K. Birendrajit
Production company	Luwang Apokpa Mamikol
Distributed by	Luwang Apokpa Mamikol
Release date	2019 (2019)
Running time	90 minutes
Country	India
Language	Meiteilon (Manipuri)

Eigi Kona (English: Stallone, My Pony) is a 2019 Manipuri film directed by Bobby Wahengbam and Maipaksana Haorongbam and produced by Dr. K. Sushila Leima, under the banner of Luwang Apokpa Mamikol Productions.^[1][2] The film was premiered at Manipur State Film Development Society (MSFDS), Palace Compound in 2019.^[3][4] Eigi Kona was selected for Indian Panorama of the 51st International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2020.^[5][6] The movie won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Manipuri at the 67th National Film Awards.^[7]

Eigi Kona got official selections at the Indica Film Utsav 2020, 4th Ottawa Indian Film Festival Awards (OIFFA) 2021 and Thrissur International Film Festival 2021.^[8][9][10]

The film was also screened at the 52nd International Film Festival of India 2021 under the section India@75. It was organized as a part of the celebrations to commemorate 75 years of India's independence, Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav and 18 films were selected under the section.^[11]

Plot

Thawai, a young boy, loves to play polo riding Stallone, a Manipuri pony. Stallone is descendant of the horse his famous polo pony his grandfather rode, but the family have fallen on hard times. When Thawai's father is forced to sell Stallone to alleviate their poverty, Thawai becomes sick with pangs of separation from the horse. Finding Thawai's suffering unbearable, his friends and family, including his coach and mentor try to get Stallone back. The owner, who was once a great polo player, finally hands over the pony to Thawai for the love of the game.

Cast

• Sinam Shaolin as Thawai
• Prafullo Chandra as Ibopishak, Thawai's father
• Ayekpam Shanti as Ashangbi, Thawai's mother
• Leishangthem Tonthoi as Nganthoi
• Romesh Elangbam as Romesh
• Jasmin Elangbam as Latabi
• Sukanya Haorongbam as Bembem
• Chajing Deben as Latabi's father
• Angom Phiroj
• Berlin
• Surajlata
• Eigya Inaocha

Accolades

The movie won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Manipuri at the 67th National Film Awards.^[12] The citation for the National Award reads, "A thrilling film revealing the present plight and conditions of polo players and ponies in their place of origin."

Sinam Shaolin who plays the role of Thawai won the Best Child Artist award at the 13th Manipur State Film Awards 2020.^[13][14]

Award	Category	Winner's name	Result
67th National Film Awards	Best Feature Film in Manipuri	Producer: Luwang Apokpa Mamikol Productions Directors: Bobby Wahengbam & Maipaksana Haorongbam	Won
13th Manipur State Film Awards 2020	Special Jury Mention	Producer: Dr. K. Sushila Leima Directors: Bobby Wahengbam & Maipaksana Haorongbam	Won
	Best Child Artist	Sinam Shaolin	Won
	Best Costume Design	A. Ragini & W. Chandrima	Won
	Special Jury Mention	Yendrenbam Manitomba (Art Direction)	Won

References

1. "Eigi Kona". my.iffigoa.org.
2. "Manipuri Films Eigi Kona, Highways of Life Part of IFFI's Indian Panorama lineup". 25 December 2020. Retrieved 20 February 2021.
3. Sharma, K Sarojkumar (21 December 2020). "2 Manipuri films also selected for Indian Panaroma section of event | Imphal News - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 20 February 2021.
4. "Manipur film journalists body to introduce annual Manipuri feature film award". nenow.in.
5. Samom, Sobhapati (20 December 2020). "Two Manipuri films selected for Indian Panorama of IFFI 2020". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 20 February 2021.
6. "'Bridge', 'Eigi Kona', 'Highways of Life' get entry to Indian Panorama". e-pao.net.
7. "67th National Film Awards: Complete List". The Hindu.
8. "Stallone My Pony: OIFFA 2021". www.goelevent.com.
9. "Eigi Kona - The Sangai Express". The Sangai Express.
10. "'Eigi Kona' receives Rajat Kamal for best regional Manipuri feature film". Imphal Free Press.
11. "52nd IFFI to celebrate India@75 by showcasing the glory of Indian Cinema". indiaeducationdiary.in.
12. "67th National Film Awards Live Updates: Here's the list of winners". www.news18.com.
13. "Manipur State Film Awards announced: Documentary on pugilist Laishram Sarita wins big". nenow.in.
14. "13th Manipur State Film Awards 2020 Result". e-pao.net.

External links

• "Eigi Kona (Stallone, My Pony) Official Trailer" – via YouTube.