IMPHAL, January 28: Ipak films Production and Animoon India jointly organized a mega film star night at Bheigyachandra Open Air Theatre (BOAT). The mega function was attended by Padmashri awardee Heisnam Kanhailal, President IPAK films Production Nongmaithem Noren, Film forum Manipur Chairman Laimayum Surjakanta Sharma and MD Animoon India Arup Thokchom as chief guest, president and guests of honour respectively.
The mega film star night was organized primarily to promote the artists of Manipur. Producers, Directors, Script writers, actors and singers of the state were presented with a memento each to show respect and appreciate their contribution in the entertainment media of the state. A total of 71 artists were felicitated with mementos.
The mega film night had postponed from December 20 2012. The main attraction of the night was supposed to be the magic show of Laser Oscar winner PC Sorcar from Kolkata. However, Secretary IPAK film Production Rakesh Naorem stated that due to the poor law and order situation of Manipur, PC Sorcar failed to turned up for the show. He added that it was unfortunate that some of the artist failed to show up for the mega event. He further said that IPAK film production has plans to conduct mega film nights at larger platform outside Manipur. Several popular artistes of the state performed during the mega film night in the forms of dialogues, songs etc.