Romi Meitei :: On a mission to develop Manipuri film industry
He is today popularly acclaimed by the audience for his outstanding movies like "Angangba Kurao Mapal", "Inga Nonglakta", "Khuji" and many more.... But the journey was not an easy task, said Romi Meitei and at present he is on the mission to develop the Manipuri film industry and make its little space in world arena...
Name: | Romi Meitei |
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Date of Birth: | 19th September |
Address: | Wangkhei Pukhrambam Leirak, Imphal East, Manipur. |
Educational Qualification: | Graduate in Sociology |
Hobbies: | Playing with children ... Day Dreaming! |
Profession: | Director and Lyricist |
How many movies he has directed so far: | 27 (twenty seven) |
How many are line up to release: | More than 4 (four). |
First movie: | Angangba Kurao Mapal in the 2004-05. |
Marital Status: | Married and have two children one boy and a girl. |
Film Works: | Angangba Kurao Mapal, Inga Nonglakta, Thoiba-Thoibi, Ayuki Likla, Khuji, Thengmankhre Thabalse, Chandra, Akhunba Mani, Red Rose, Mikithi and many more... |
On a mission to develop Manipuri film industry |
Brief Introduction: Being brought up in a family who are fond in films, songs and music, Romi Meitei from birth was also fascinated by the entertainment and always wanted to make film. After graduating in Sociology, he worked as a part time in Graphic Designing and various other work related to film under the guidance of his brother.
Comment on present trend of Manipuri cinema: There was a time when the Manipuri Digital Film market was going high but today the market is declining due to so many factors. Some of them are lack of film institutes in the state which cannot bring out new faces in the industry and cannot produce new story concept.
Celluloid or Digital movie which one is better: There are no differences between the celluloid and digital and it all depends on the situation/trend which both the filmmakers and audience like the most. Which actor/Crew do you like to work most: For actor it will be Priyogopal (male) and Hemabati (female) and according to him both of them are outstanding and many things can be learn from them. And as far as crew is concerned he would like to work with his own Production House Crew "Mayum Network". As a director of the state, what do you think - Manipuri Digital Film industry is developing or underdeveloped? : Interviewing by e-pao to me (Romi Meitei) is the simple example of development of the digital era..... (He laughs!!!). Do you receive any restriction/objections while filming? Is that true that a director cannot decide whatever he wants during the making of a film in the Manipur context: Well in that case we are struggler and struggling with all our efforts to promote our identity as well as our tradition and culture which could be recognized through out the world. How far are we behind comparing with other film industry: We are now just in the initial stage and we have long way to go and many more to explore and have to expand the industry. Social Message: I don't want to say anything but just few words that is the Government of Manipur should at least encourage and support the film industry in order to produce several outstanding movies in the state which will also have the social message as it is fact that film is the mirror of the society. Future plans: To develop the industry and increase its market by working with expert from outside the state and to learn new techniques and skills from them. This was webcasted on April 1st 2010. |