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The Manipur Film Awards 2022, also known as the MANIFA 2022, or the 10th SSS MANIFA 2022 ceremony, was presented by the Sahitya Seva Samiti (SSS) Kakching in association with Thouna Manipur and the Film Forum Manipur. It honored the best Manipuri films released, in Meitei language (officially known as Manipuri) and the native tribal dialects spoken in the state. The annual awards ceremony took place on 15 May 2022 at the Kakching Dramatic Union Auditorium in Kakching, Manipur.[1]
The feature film Larei Lathup dominated the ceremony, securing a historic 11 awards out of its 14 nominations, including Best Feature Film, Best Direction, and Best Actor.[2][3]
Main Awards
[edit]The performance and filmmaking accolades were heavily led by the drama film Larei Lathup.[1][3]
| Category | Winner(s) | Film[1][3] |
|---|---|---|
| Best Actor in a Leading Role (Female) | S. Sonia | PTO (Liklam Tung Illakho) |
| Best Feature Film | Chandam Yaima Devi (Producer) Ojitbabu Ningthoujam (Director) |
Larei Lathup |
| Best Direction | Ojitbabu Ningthoujam | |
| Best Actor in a Leading Role (Male) | Silheiba Ningthoujam | |
| Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Male) | Chakpram Rameshchandra (Idhou) | |
| Best Child Artiste | Lamnganbi Laishram |
Technical Awards
[edit]The technical categories recognized accomplishments in screenwriting, cinematography, sound design, editing, and wardrobe.[1][3]
| Category | Winner(s) | Film[1][3] |
|---|---|---|
| Best Story | Ojitbabu Ningthoujam | Larei Lathup |
| Best Cinematography | Sanjoy Chingangbam | |
| Best Editing | Hei Sanjit | |
| Best Audiography | Hei Sanjit | |
| Best Costume | Galif Pa |
Music Awards
[edit]Awards for musical compositions and playback singing celebrated both film scores and vocal tracks.[1][3]
| Category | Winner(s) | Film / Work[1][3] |
|---|---|---|
| Best Background Score | Nanao Sagolmang | Larei Lathup |
| Best Music Director | Nanao Sagolmang | - |
| Best Playback Singer (Female) | Rosy Heisnam | - |
Other awards
[edit]Other than the major awards, Maipak Sanahal Manipuri Jagoi/Eeshei Lifetime Mana 2022, Neta Irawat Leelaroi Lifetime Mana-2022 (Shumang Leela) and Neta Irawat Leelaroi Lifetime Mana-2022 (Manipuri Cinema) awards were also presented in the ceremony.[1][3]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 "Thouna Film, Film Forum Manipur to hold 10th MANIFA on May 15". themorningbell.in.
- ↑ "10th MANIFA film festival on May 15 : 13th apr22 ~ E-Pao! Headlines". e-pao.net. Retrieved 2026-07-20.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 —"MANIFA: Larei Lathup bags best feature film award : 17th may22 ~ E-Pao! Headlines". e-pao.net. Retrieved 2026-07-20.
—MANIFA 2022, retrieved 2026-07-20
—HYNews. "10th Manipuri Film Awards 2022; Artists honored in 26 categories". hynews.in.
—10th MANIFA 2022 || 15th MAY 2022 || DIAMOND RADIO, retrieved 2026-07-20