Lamja Parshuram
Lamja Parshuram is a 1974 Indian Meitei language film directed by Aribam Syam Sharma and produced by G. Narayan Sharma for N.S. Films. The script was written by Elangbam Dinamani Singh and story by G.C. Tongbra. The movie features Kangabam Tomba in the title role, and Wahengbam Bedamani as the lead female protagonist. It was released on 24 April 1974 at Pratap Talkies, Paona Bazar. The film ran for more than 100 days and became the first Manipuri hit feature film.
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| Directed by | Aribam Syam Sharma |
| Screenplay by | Elangbam Dinamani Singh |
| Story by | G.C. Tongbra |
| Produced by | G. Narayan Sharma |
| Starring | Kangabam Tomba Wahengbam Bedamani |
| Cinematography | Sankar Banerjee Chief assistant: Bishu Mukherjee Stills: Subhash Nandi |
| Edited by | Madhusudan Banerjee |
| Music by | Aribam Syam Sharma Assistant: Khun Joykumar Music arranger: Robin Sarkar Sound recordist: Bani Dutta, R.C.A. Amuly Das (outdoor) |
Production company | N.S. Films |
| Distributed by | N.S. Films |
Release date | 24 April 1974 |
Running time | 139 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Meitei language (officially called Manipuri language) |
The indoor shooting of the film was done at Calcutta Movietone Studio. Lamja Parshuram was processed by Gauri Mukherjee at United Cine Laboratory. Khun Joykumar wrote the credit titles for the film. It is the debut feature film directed by Aribam Syam Sharma. From the movie, the leading actor Kangabam Tomba has since been known popularly known as Lamja Tomba.