Apaiba Leichil (English: Flurry Clouds) is a 2021 Manipuri film directed by Bobby Wahengbam.[1] It is jointly produced by Wahengbam Tomba, Hanjabam Sobhananda (Bung) Sharma and Bobby Wahengbam under the banner of Third Eye Productions.[2] The film is based on the short story Nungshibagi Saklon (Nungsitombi) by Rajmani Ayekpam. It stars Bishesh Huirem and Arun Yumnam in the lead roles.[3][4][5] The film won three awards at the 14th Manipur State Film Awards 2022.[6][7][8]
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Directed by | Bobby Wahengbam |
Story by | Rajmani Ayekpam |
Produced by | Wahengbam Tomba Hanjabam Sobhananda Sharma Bobby Wahengbam |
Starring | Arun Yumnam Bishesh Huirem |
Edited by | R.K. Lalmani |
Production company | Third Eye |
Release date | 2021 |
Running time | 109 minutes |
Country | India |
Language | Meiteilon |
The film shows the conditions of the Nupi Sabis (Meitei for 'transgenders') in Manipur. It shows one Nupi Sabi becoming popular in the Shumang Kumhei troupe but whether the popularity of Nupi Sabis is related to their personal romantic life and social outlook is not properly known.
Bishesh Huirem bagged the Best Actor Award at the 14th Manipur State Film Awards 2022.[9][10] With this, Huirem becomes the first transgender to win the award.[11][12]
Award | Category | Winner's name | Result |
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14th Manipur State Film Awards 2022 | Best Actor | Bishesh Huirem | Won |
Best Editor | R.K. Lalmani | Won | |
Special Mention | Bobby Wahengbam | Won |