As part of the Golden Jubilee Celebration of Manipuri cinema, the Manipur State Film Development Society (MSFDS) has been gearing up on various fronts for a successful celebration.

The chief minister of Manipur, N. Biren Singh who is also the chairman of the MSFDS will be inaugurating the celebration on 9th April morning. The Chief Minister will also unveil a 20 – feet tall monolith at the premises of MSFDS. In the inaugural function, the deputy chief minister of the state, Yumnam Joykumar Sing will be the president. Acclaimed filmmaker of Assam Manju Borah and Shivendra Singh Dungarpur, founder director of Film Heritage Foundation will be the guests of honour.

It may be mentioned that the monolith is a dedication to the cine-workers and artists of the state. Measuring around 20 feet, the giant stone from Henglep will be a part of the monument to be unveiled as part of the inaugural day. The first phase of the celebration will last for 8 days.

MSFDS would like to appeal to the public, particularly cine-lovers to take part in the inaugural day of the celebration. Floral tribute will also be paid to the monolith in remembrance and respect to those cine-workers who have dedicated their artistic talents to the growth of Manipuri cinema. People of the state are warmly welcomed to take part in the opening ceremony.

The main highlights of the function are honouring the pioneers of Manipuri cinema, releasing the Golden Jubilee souvenir, and inauguration of film archive vault and laboratory room and screening of the first Manipuri feature film, Matamgi Manipur.

The function will be held in strict adherence to the SOP guidelines of COVID 19