Kaboklei (English: Cape jasmine flower) is a 2009 Manipuri film directed by Pilu Heigrujam and produced by Bandana Maisnam. It stars Manda Leima as the titular protagonist with Hamom Sadananda and Huirem Seema in the lead roles. The screenplay by Narendra Ningomba is based on Khaidem Pramodini's play Kabok Oikhrabi Kaboklei. The film was released at Hapta Kangjeibung, Imphal on 9 January 2009.
Kaboklei was part of the official selection at the 7th Manipur State Film Festival 2010 organised by Manipur Film Development Corporation (MFDC).
Cast Manda Leima as Kaboklei Hamom Sadananda as Pamheiba Huirem Seema as Kaboklei's mother Mutum Lukhoi as Kaboklei's father Sagolsem Dhanamanjuri as Indu Sorri Senjam as Khagemba, Pamheiba's younger brother Wangkhem Lalitkumar as Minister, Pamheiba's father R.K. Hemabati as Minister's wife Narendra Ningomba as Manihar Heisnam Geeta as Manihar's wife Bhogen as Kaboklei's local brother Rina Yengkhom as Thagoi, Nurse Ratan Leitanthem
Reception Pradip Phanjoubam wrote about the film in Imphal Review of Arts and Politics.
Accolades The movie won an award at the 7th Manipur State Film Festival 2010. AwardCategoryWinner's nameResult7th Manipur State Film Festival 2010 Best Actor in a Leading Role - Female Manda Leima
Soundtrack Ranbir Thouna composed the soundtrack for the film and Dr. S. Ibomcha and Khaidem Imo wrote the lyrics. The songs are titled Mamingtagi Hingliba Punsi and Lansonbigi Lamyaida.
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