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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.

Cast

Kangabam Tomba

Loya Naha Saaphaba

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Subadani

Haorang Leishang Saaphabee

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Manbi

Saaphabee's mother

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N. Tombi

Tabung, King of Kege region, Saaphabee's father

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Keshoram

Thongnang, King of Khuman region, Saaphaba's father

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Kshetrimayum Rashi