Ima Machet Icha Tangkhai (English: Partly Mother, Half Child) is a 2021 Indian Meitei language film directed by Homeshwori and produced by Chingsubam Khumanleima for Luwang Films. It stars Gokul Athokpam, Gurumayum Bonny, Abenao Elangbam, Soma Laishram and Luwangthoibi Chanu. The movie was released on 7 November 2021 at Manipur State Film Development Society in the Palace Compound, Imphal, with MP and titular king Leishemba Sanajaoba attending as the chief guest.
Cast
Gokul Athokpam as Thambal's husband
Gurumayum Bonny as Thabatombi's father
Abenao Elangbam as Thambal
Soma Laishram as Thabatombi's mother
Luwangthoibi Chanu as Thabatombi (dual role) Idhou (Chakpram Rameshchandra) as Lukhoi Ningthoujam Jayvidya Takhellambam Lokendro Longjam Ongbi Lalitabi Santajit
Soundtrack
Nongmaithem Ibomcha and Nanao Sagolmang composed the soundtrack for the film. The lyrics were written by Biramangol Mekola and Rajmani Ayekpam. The two songs in the movie are "Nungshi Nungol Houna Tha" and "Ichadi Chaore".
Reception
Writing for The Sangai Express, Rajmani Ayekpam opined that "Ima Machet Icha Tangkhai, one of the few films after pandemic is worth mentioning because of both its aesthetic value and entertainment spices."