It’s about a whole cinema movement waking up. Directed by Yumnam Ajit Singh, the film tells the real-life story of a woman who lost her eyesight young; and refused to let it define her. But here’s what’s wild: this wasn’t even the only Manipuri film in the running. Oneness, a groundbreaking queer drama, also made the finals; and broke barriers as the first mainstream Manipuri film to center same-sex love. One film won. Two films mattered. That’s the real story. 2024 wasn’t just a good year for Manipuri cinema; it was historic. And that’s why this win feels bigger than awards. It’s proof: small cinemas, big hearts, and bold stories can shake the entire Indian film landscape. 🎬✨