Saaphabee 1976 Directed by Aribam Syam Sharma
Saaphabee is a 1976 Manipuri film written by Sarangthem Bormani, produced by G. Narayan Sharma and directed by Aribam Syam Sharma. The film features Kangabam Tomba and Subadani in the lead roles. It was released at Usha Cinema, Paona Bazar on 13 July 1976. The movie won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Manipuri at the 24th National Film Awards. It is based on the famous Manipuri folk play Haorang Leishang Saaphabee. It is the first Manipuri folk film.
Cast
Kangabam Tomba
Loya Naha Saaphaba
Subadani
Haorang Leishang Saaphabee
Manbi
Saaphabee's mother
N. Tombi
Tabung, King of Kege region, Saaphabee's father
Keshoram
Thongnang, King of Khuman region, Saaphaba's father
