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Mittrang Keithel (In English: Magical Market) is a 2006 Manipuri film directed by Homen D' Wai and produced by Homen Rajkumar and Romeo, under the banner of Treasure Island and presented by Chaoba & Coresana. It stars Lairenjam Olen, Kamala Saikhom and Ngangbi in the lead roles. The story and screenplay of the film was written by Y. Kumarjit. The movie was released at Usha Cinema, Paona Bazar in 2006 and was screened in the theatre for more than 50 days.
Mittrang Keithel was in the official selection at the First Festival of Manipuri Cinema 2007. It was also screened at the three-day Manipuri Film Festival 2024 organised by Heritage Art and Culture Centre (HACC) at Manipur State Film Development Society (MSFDS), Palace Compound in March 2024.
Plot
Munan and Sanathoi are siblings. Munan struggles hard to buy a harmonium for his blind sister. Fate has it that Tamphasana has a low opinion of Munan at first sight but things change with time. Due to an unfortunate involvement of Munan and his friend Selung in an illicit business, Munan is compelled to go underground. He abandons Sanathoi due to the consequences. In a singing competition solely organised for blind people, Sanathoi participates in it with the help of her rent owner. This gives a chance for Sanathoi to be noticed by Tamphasana and Paikhomba. Paikhomba's sister, who also happened to be an ophthalmologist, helps Sanathoi in treating her eyes. Meanwhile, Munan does odd jobs while concealing his identity. He learns his sister's medical treatment and decides to donate his eyes. Sanathoi's vision is brought to life following Munan's demise.
Cast
Lairenjam Olen as Munan
Kamala Saikhom as Tamphasana
Ngangbi as Sanathoi, Munan's sister
Rajesh as Paikhomba
Rina as Rina, Tamphasana's friend
Irom Shyamkishore as Factory Mahajan, Tamphasana's father
Philem Puneshori as Ophthalmologist, Paikhomba's sister
Rangilal as Kuldeep, Punjabi salesman
Khelen as Selung
Benu as Munan's rent owner
Thokchom Ibomcha as Ibomcha
R.K. Sanajaoba as Munan's locality uncle
Mahanta Sharma
Imomacha Heisnam
Nandababu
Soundtrack
Gotimayum Surchandra Sharma composed the soundtrack for the movie and Homen D' Wai wrote the lyrics.