IFP Editorial, April 10 -- Many would consider celebrating 50 years of Manipuri Cinema without Aribam Syam Sharma as a betrayal of the very spirit of Manipuri Cinema. The world renowned film maker came early to the function, but left in a huff.

Many would consider celebrating 50 years of Manipuri Cinema without A Syam Sharma as a betrayal of the very spirit of Manipuri Cinema. Yet, the Golden Jubilee function was launched on Friday. The world renowned film maker Shyam Sharma came early to the function, but left in a huff. And he was sorely missed. The state Chief Minister N Biren Singh mentioned it in his speech. For those who came late, Syam Sharma was the person who put Manipuri Cinema in the scope of world cinema. His film "Imagi Ning...