Ei Actor Natte
# Ei Actor Natte

Ei Actor Natte (English: I'm Not An Actor) is a 2019 romantic Indian Meitei language film directed by Homen D' Wai and produced by Rodhika Heingang. It stars Shilheiba Ningthoujam and Biju Ningombam in the lead roles. The movie won the Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment and Special Jury Mention Awards at the 13th Manipur State Film Awards 2020. It also won two awards at the 9th MANIFA 2020.

Ei Actor Natte was released at Bhagyachandra Open Air Theatre (BOAT), Palace Compound, Imphal on 25 October 2019. The DVDs of the movie were released by MFDC in November 2021.

## Synopsis

It is a movie that sketches the unique story of Mani and Rashihenbi. Rashihenbi is an adopted daughter of Pamheiba. She is despised by his wife, Mani's mother. Rashihenbi is compelled to leave her home after her foster mother plots against her. Mani becomes a lunatic to win Rashihenbi back.

## Cast

* Shilheiba Ningthoujam as Mani
* Biju Ningombam as Rashihenbi
* Ningthouja Jayvidya as Pamheiba, Mani's father
* Ningthoujam Rina as Mani's mother
* Kripalaxmi Gurumayum as Tampha
* Heisnam Geeta as Sakhenbi, Tampha's mother
* Master Changkhomba as Master Mani
* Baby Ghanaluxmi as Baby Rashihenbi
* Denny Likmabam as Dr. Thanil
* Y. Kumarjit as Khuraton, Rashihenbi's uncle
* Poison (Kh. Debabrata) as Ibemhal
* Surjit Saikhom
* Ibomcha
* Dara
* Bhumeshor
* Jugindro

## Accolades

Ei Actor Natte won two awards out of the 12 nominations at the 9th MANIFA 2020 organised by Sahitya Seva Samiti, Kakching. It won the Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment and Special Jury Mention Awards at the 13th Manipur State Film Awards 2020.

| Award | Category | Winner's name | Result |
| - | - | - | - |
| 13th Manipur State Film Awards 2020 | Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment | Producer: Rodhika Heingang Director: Homen D' Wai | Won |
| 13th Manipur State Film Awards 2020 | Special Jury Mention | Biju Ningombam | Won |
| 9th MANIFA 2020 | Best Actor in a Leading Role - Female | Biju Ningombam | Won |
| 9th MANIFA 2020 | Best Editing | L. Mohendro | Won |
| 9th MANIFA 2020 | Best Art Director | Ady Yengkokpam | Nominated |
| 9th MANIFA 2020 | Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Female | Ningthoujam Rina | Nominated |
| 9th MANIFA 2020 | Best Feature Film | Producer: Rodhika Heingang Director: Homen D' Wai | Nominated |
| 9th MANIFA 2020 | Best Actor in a Leading Role - Male | Shilheiba Ningthoujam | Nominated |
| 9th MANIFA 2020 | Best Playback Singer - Female | Danubi Mangang | Nominated |
| 9th MANIFA 2020 | Best Background Score | Nanao Sagolmang | Nominated |
| 9th MANIFA 2020 | Best Cinematography | Boong Konjengbam | Nominated |
| 9th MANIFA 2020 | Best Make-Up | Poison | Nominated |
| 9th MANIFA 2020 | Best Choreography | Prameshwari | Nominated |
| 9th MANIFA 2020 | Best Screenplay | Homen D' Wai | Nominated |

## Music

Tony Aheibam composed the soundtrack for the film and Homen D' Wai wrote the lyrics. The songs are titled Foreign Car and Phajare Ningthire.

