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{{Short description|2019 Manipuri film by Bobby Wahengbam}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2021}}
{{Use Indian English|date=February 2021}}
{{Infobox film
|name = Eigi Kona
|image = File:Eigi_Kona,_Manipuri_Film_Poster.jpg
|alt =
|caption = Poster
|director = [[Bobby Wahengbam]] Maipaksana Haorongbam
|producer = Dr. K. Sushila Leima
|writer =
|screenplay = Maipaksana Haorongbam
|story = Maipaksana Haorongbam
|starring = Sinam Shaolin Oinam Prafullochandra Ayekpam Shanti [[Leishangthem Tonthoingambi Devi|Leishangthem Tonthoi]] Romesh Elangbam
|music = R.K. Birendrajit
|cinematography = [[Irom Maipak]]
|editing = Rajkumar Lalmani
|studio = Luwang Apokpa Mamikol
|distributor = Luwang Apokpa Mamikol
|released = {{Film date|2019}}
|runtime = 90 minutes
|country = [[India]]
|language = [[Meitei language|Meiteilon]] ([[Manipuri language|Manipuri]])

}}

'''''Eigi Kona''''' ([[English language|English]]: ''Stallone, My Pony'') is a 2019 [[Cinema of Manipur|Manipuri film]] directed by [[Bobby Wahengbam]] and Maipaksana Haorongbam and produced by Dr. K. Sushila Leima, under the banner of Luwang Apokpa Mamikol Productions.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://filmguide.iffigoa.org/detail/?id=4871#|title=Eigi Kona|website=my.iffigoa.org}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://thestorymug.com/manipuri-films-eigi-kona-highways-of-life-part-of-iffis-indian-panorama-lineup/|title=Manipuri Films Eigi Kona, Highways of Life Part of IFFI's Indian Panorama lineup|date=December 25, 2020|access-date=20 February 2021}}</ref> The film was premiered at Manipur State Film Development Society (MSFDS), Palace Compound in December 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/imphal/2-manipuri-films-also-selected-for-indian-panaroma-section-of-event/articleshow/79837777.cms|title=2 Manipuri films also selected for Indian Panaroma section of event | Imphal News - Times of India|first=K Sarojkumar |last=Sharma|website=The Times of India|date=21 December 2020|access-date=20 February 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://nenow.in/entertainment/manipur-film-journalists-body-to-introduce-annual-manipuri-feature-film-award.html|title=Manipur film journalists body to introduce annual Manipuri feature film award|website=nenow.in}}</ref> ''Eigi Kona'' was selected for Indian Panorama of the [[51st International Film Festival of India]] (IFFI) 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/two-manipuri-films-selected-for-indian-panorama-of-iffi-2020/story-KSifBvZqfEC5IvaOX7WQrL.html|title=Two Manipuri films selected for Indian Panorama of IFFI 2020|first=Sobhapati| last=Samom|date=December 20, 2020|access-date=20 February 2021|website=Hindustan Times}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://e-pao.net/GP.asp?src=4..211220.dec20|title='Bridge', 'Eigi Kona', 'Highways of Life' get entry to Indian Panorama|website=e-pao.net}}</ref> The movie won the [[National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Manipuri]] at the [[67th National Film Awards]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/67th-national-film-awards-complete-list-updating/article34131921.ece/|title=67th National Film Awards: Complete List|newspaper=The Hindu}}</ref>

''Eigi Kona'' got official selections at the Indica Film Utsav 2020, 4th Ottawa Indian Film Festival Awards (OIFFA) 2021 and Thrissur International Film Festival 2021.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.goelevent.com/oiffa/e/StalloneMyPony|title=Stallone My Pony: OIFFA 2021|website=www.goelevent.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thesangaiexpress.com/Encyc/2021/10/26/IMPHAL-Oct-25-Eigi-Kona-Stallone-My-Pony-has-been-conferred-the-Rajat-Kamal-for-the-Best-Region.amp.html|title=Eigi Kona - The Sangai Express|newspaper=The Sangai Express}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://ifp.co.in/10562/eigi-kona-receives-rajat-kamal-for-best-regional-manipuri-feature-film|title=‘Eigi Kona’ receives Rajat Kamal for best regional Manipuri feature film|newspaper=Imphal Free Press|access-date=27 October 2021|archive-date=28 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240928121850/https://www.ifp.co.in/10562/eigi-kona-receives-rajat-kamal-for-best-regional-manipuri-feature-film|url-status=dead}}</ref>

The film was also screened at the [[52nd International Film Festival of India]] 2021 under the section '''''India@75'''''. It was organized as a part of the celebrations to commemorate 75 years of India's independence, ''Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav'' and 18 films were selected under the section.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indiaeducationdiary.in/52nd-iffi-to-celebrate-india75-by-showcasing-the-glory-of-indian-cinema/|title=52nd IFFI to celebrate India@75 by showcasing the glory of Indian Cinema|website=indiaeducationdiary.in}}</ref>

==Plot==
Thawai, a young boy, loves to play polo riding Stallone, a [[Manipuri pony]]. Stallone is descendant of the horse his famous polo pony his grandfather rode, but the family have fallen on hard times. When Thawai's father is forced to sell Stallone to alleviate their poverty, Thawai becomes sick with pangs of separation from the horse. Finding Thawai's suffering unbearable, his friends and family, including his coach and mentor try to get Stallone back. The owner, who was once a great polo player, finally hands over the pony to Thawai for the love of the game.

==Cast==
* Sinam Shaolin as Thawai
* Oinam Prafullochandra as Ibopishak, Thawai's father
* Ayekpam Shanti as Ashangbi, Thawai's mother
* [[Leishangthem Tonthoingambi Devi|Leishangthem Tonthoi]] as Nganthoi
* Romesh Elangbam as Romesh
* Jasmin Elangbam as Latabi
* Sukanya Haorongbam as Bembem
* Chajing Deben as Latabi's father
* Angom Phiroj as Dhojo
* Yengkhom Ingocha as Police
* Barlin
* Surjakanya
* Surajlata
* Ningthou Ranjan
* Eigya Inaocha

==Accolades==
The movie won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Manipuri at the [[67th National Film Awards]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/67th-national-film-awards-live-updates-heres-list-of-winners-3561545.html|title=67th National Film Awards Live Updates: Here's the list of winners|website=www.news18.com}}</ref> The citation for the National Award reads, "''A thrilling film revealing the present plight and conditions of polo players and ponies in their place of origin.''"

Sinam Shaolin who plays the role of Thawai won the Best Child Artist award at the 13th Manipur State Film Awards 2020.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://nenow.in/north-east-news/manipur/manipur-state-film-awards-announced-documentary-on-pugilist-laishram-sarita-wins-big.html|title=Manipur State Film Awards announced: Documentary on pugilist Laishram Sarita wins big|website=nenow.in}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://e-pao.net/epSubPageExtractor.asp?src=reviews.movies.13th_Manipur_State_Film_Awards_2020_Result|title=13th Manipur State Film Awards 2020 Result|website=e-pao.net}}</ref>

{|class="wikitable sortable"
|-
!Award
!Category
!Winner's name
!Result
|-
| [[67th National Film Awards]]
| [[National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Manipuri|Best Feature Film in Manipuri]]
| '''Producer:''' Luwang Apokpa Mamikol Productions '''Directors:''' [[Bobby Wahengbam]] & Maipaksana Haorongbam
| {{won}}
|-
|rowspan="4"|13th Manipur State Film Awards 2020
| Special Jury Mention
| '''Producer:''' Dr. K. Sushila Leima '''Directors:''' Bobby Wahengbam & Maipaksana Haorongbam
| {{won}}
|-
| Best Child Artist
| Sinam Shaolin
| {{won}}
|-
| Best Costume Design
| Abujam Ragini & Wangjam Chandrima
| {{won}}
|-
|Special Jury Mention
|Yendrenbam Manitomba (Art Direction)
| {{won}}
|}

==References==

{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* {{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5YqS306Kcgo|title= Eigi Kona (Stallone, My Pony) Official Trailer|via=YouTube}}

[[Category:2010s Meitei-language films]]
[[Category:2019 films]]
[[Category:Cinema of Manipur]]

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