Nangna Nokpa Yengningi (English: Want to See You Smile) is a 2015 Manipuri film directed by Ajit Ningthouja, written by Herojit Naoroibam and produced by Th. (O) Bedamani Devi, presented by Poknapham. It stars Bonium Thokchom and Soma Laishram in the lead roles. The film was released on 6 November 2015 at Bhagyachandra Open Air Theatre (BOAT).

Cast Bonium Thokchom as Amujao Soma Laishram as Memi Sagolsem Dhanamanjuri Ratan Lai as Pheijao Hamom Sadananda as Memi's brother Denny Likmabam as Ibohal Merina Laishangbam as Memi's sister-in-law Laimayum Gaitri as Matouleibi Elangbam Indu as Amujao's Mother Hamom Purnanda Suresh Melei

Production The shooting of the film completed within 10 days. This film is the first production of Real Screen Picture. The blessing ceremony (yaipha thouni thouram) was held on April 17, 2015.

Accolades The movie bagged three awards at the 5th SSS MANIFA 2016 held by Sahitya Seva Samiti, Kakching and Film Forum Manipur.

AwardCategoryWinner's nameResult5th SSS MANIFA 2016 Best Playback Singer - Male Bonium Thokchom Best Playback Singer - Female Pushparani Huidrom Best Lyrics Herojit Naoroibam

Soundtrack Amarjit Lourembam composed the soundtrack for the film and Herojit Naoroibam wrote the lyrics. The songs are titled Nangna Nokpa Yengningi and Nangbu Nungshirure.

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