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 Laishram 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 as Loya Naha Saaphaba Laishram Subadani as Haorang Leishang Saaphabee Manbi as Saaphabee's mother N. Tombi as Tabung, King of Kege region, Saaphabee's father Soraisam Keshoram as Thongnang, King of Khuman region, Saaphaba's father Kshetrimayum Rashi as Saaphabee's friend Elangbam Indu as Saaphabee's friend Babu Shanti Gouri Open
Soundtrack Aribam Syam Sharma composed the soundtrack for the film and Konsaba Ibochou and G. Joykumar Sharma wrote the lyrics. The movie has four songs sung by Aheibam Syam Sharma, Arambam Jamuna and Khun Joykumar.
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