HO EMA | MUSIC VIDEO
Original Production
Ho Ema (2019) is a poignant Manipuri music video that pays soulful tribute to the unwavering love of a mother and the harrowing journey of a life entangled in addiction. Visually crafted with deep metaphor and dramatic storytelling, the video transcends conventional music narratives to evoke raw human emotion.
Directed by Lukanand Kshetrimayum and performed by Project RJH, Ho Ema features the evocative cinematography of National Award-winner Irom Maipak, whose lens captures the emotional gravity and symbolic depth of the story.
More than just a music video, Ho Ema became a powerful visual tool, widely used across various relief and rehabilitation centers in the region, offering both awareness and emotional healing through art.
Performed By:
RJH – Vocals, Guitar, Composer
Gee Yumnam – Guitar
Binod Ahanthem – Violin
Music Production:
Mixed & Mastered by: Sapam Shankar
Studio: Shallow River Studios
Cast:
Amar Mayanglambam
Ningthoujam Rina
Cinematography & Crew:
Director of Photography & Lighting: Irom Maipak
Camera Assistant: Senam Bhopen
Drone Operators: Anil Ning, Abung Kangla
Post-Production & Styling:
Colorist: Ranju Khagembam
Make-Up Artist: Ragini
Costume Design & Art Direction: RKKF Studio
Additional Credits:
Song Translation: R.K. Gunikanta
Written & Produced by: Amarjit Yumnam
Screenplay, Editing & Direction: Lukanand Kshetrimayum
Directed by: Lukanand Kshetrimayum
Produced by: Amarjit Yumnam
A culmination of artistic dedication, cultural depth, and cinematic beauty, Ho Ema! is more than a music video, it is a heartfelt tribute to love, longing, and creative unity. Each frame and note is crafted with passion, making it a timeless piece in contemporary regional music cinema.