Saaphabee

Saaphabee (1976)

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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.

Director: Aribam Syam Sharma

Casts

	Kangabam Tomba as Loya Naha Saaphaba
	Subadani as Haorang Leishang Saaphabee
	Manbi as Saaphabee's mother
	N. Tombi as Tabung, King of Kege region, Saaphabee's father
	Keshoram as Thongnang, King of Khuman region, Saaphaba's father
	Kshetrimayum Rashi as

Crew