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. It was world premiered at the 18th International Dhaka Film Festival held at Dhaka, Bangladesh from 11 to 19 January 2020. Pandam Amada was selected among 15 films screened in the Children's Film Section of the festival.
The film also got selections in the 18th Third Eye Asian Film Festival, Mumbai and Tokyo Lift-Off Film Festival, 2020. The movie was nominated for 9th MANIFA 2020 under various categories. It won many awards, including the Best Feature Film Award in the Manipur State Film Awards 2020.
Cast Bonney Takhelmayum as Malem Archana Konsam as Bembem Raju Nong as Malem's father Maya Choudhury as Yaiphabi, Malem's mother Ningthoujam Rina as Tombi, Nganba's mother Naoton H. as Nganba Sanu Thokchom as Lemba Heikrujam Kerish Sandip Pukhram Sagar Maibam Ghanashyam Khangembam Sorokhaibam Saratchandra
Soundtrack Tony Aheibam composed the soundtrack for the film and Eikhoi Yambung wrote the lyrics. The songs are titled Naken Tha and Exam Loire.
Accolades Pandam Amada won many awards at the 13th Manipur State Film Awards 2020, including the Best Feature Film Award. At the 9th MANIFA 2020, the movie won four awards out of the 14 nominations. The award ceremonies for both were postponed and held in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Award Date of ceremony Category Recipient(s) Result 13th Manipur State Film Awards 2020 9 April 2021 Best Feature Film Producer:Konsam SarojaDirector:O. Gautam Best Director Oinam Gautam Singh Best Screenplay (Original) Santosh Laishram & Momocha Konthoujam Best Production Designer Konjengbam Demba Best Audiography (Sound Designer) Ph. Shananda Sharma Best Editing Oinam Gautam Singh Best Make-Up Poison (Kh. Debabrata) Best Background Score R.K. Birendrajit & L. Karnajit Best Playback Singer (Male) Kenedy Khuman (Naken Tha) Best Choreography John Irom Best Children's Film O. GautamKonsam Saroja 9th MANIFA 2020 8 February 2021 Best Audiography P. Shananda Sharma Best Background Score R.K. Birendrajit & Karnajit Laishram Best Art Director Irom John Meitei Best Cinematography Dhana Luwang Best Feature Film Producer:Konsam SarojaDirector:O. Gautam Best Director Oinam Gautam Singh Best Screenplay Santosh Laishram Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Male Raju Nong Best Lyricist Eikhoi Yambung Best Playback Singer - Male Kenedy Khuman Best Editing Oinam Gautam Singh Best Costume Saroja Konsam Best Story Saroja Konsam Best Choreography John Irom
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