The cast of ANGH brings together individuals from diverse backgrounds, many of whom had no prior experience in filmmaking or acting before joining the production.
Anglong, who hails from Tanhai Village in Mon District, plays the role of Anghba in ANGH. A daily-wage worker by profession, he also performs stand-up comedy in different parts of Nagaland during his free time. ANGH marks his first acting experience. Despite having no prior experience in film, he was selected for the role and brought a natural presence and authenticity to the character.
Sobino Rengma, from Nkhenlari Village, Nagaland, is currently a Class 8 student at Hebron Higher Secondary School. He plays Amao, the son of Angh, in ANGH. Genpai, who hails from Longwa Village in Mon District, is a content creator popularly known as Lambu Naga on social media. He creates comedy and everyday-life videos on his YouTube channel and plays the role of Malam in ANGH. Wangton, from Leangha Village, plays Hontieh in ANGH. He was selected for the role for his natural presence and strong resemblance to the character envisioned for the film. All these actors have no acting experience prior to their roles in ANGH.
Nancy Nisa Beso, the producer of ANGH, is an award-winning Indian film producer, entrepreneur, and founder of Undercover Squirrel, a story-driven media company working across India and the UK. With more than 15 years of experience in the media and entertainment industry, she has produced over 200 projects spanning feature films, short films, television, advertising, and digital content. Her work encompasses both independent and commercial cinema, with a particular focus on culturally rooted stories and filmmakers from underrepresented communities. Her productions have been recognised at major international festivals, including the Berlinale, International Film Festival Rotterdam, MAMI Mumbai Film Festival, Palm Springs ShortFest, and the Toronto International Film Festival.
Bendangtemsu Walling, the casting director of ANGH, is an alumnus of the National School of Drama, New Delhi, and the founder of Hill Theatre, Nagaland. An actor, theatre practitioner, and filmmaker, he has made significant contributions to the performing arts in Nagaland. His recognitions include the NEZCC Young Talented Artist Award (Theatre), 2008–09; the Sangeet Natak Akademi Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar for Theatre Direction in 2023; the TaFMA Excellency Award in 2025; and the Governor’s Award for Excellence in Art in 2026.
Rev. A. Peihwang Wangsa, a consultant for the film, hails from Sheanghah Chingnyu Village in Mon District, Nagaland. A Konyak-Naga leader, church official, educator, social worker and cultural contributor, he has worked to promote Konyak language and literature while supporting rural education and community development. He also contributed to A Descriptive Grammar of Konyak Language. His work in Konyak cultural preservation includes contributions to the Aoleang Festival, publications, translations, and cultural documentation. He received the Nagaland Governor’s Commendation Certificate for Social Service in 2013.
Another consultant, W. Moba Konyak, works with the Government of Nagaland and hails from Changlangshu Village in Mon District. He is also the producer of Shot Awake, a documentary on the log drum that was selected for the 16th Mumbai International Film Festival in 2020 and subsequently screened at international Indigenous film festivals in Malaysia and Panama. Konyak is also the convenor of the Joint Action Committee Against Opium Addiction (JACAOA), which initiated a campaign addressing widespread opium addiction in villages along the Indo-Myanmar border. In recognition of the organisation’s efforts to create awareness and mitigate social ills, JACAOA received the Governor’s Gold Medal in 2020.
Lima Sanglir, the third assistant director of ANGH, is a filmmaker from Nagaland. He holds a Master’s degree in Film and Video Communication from the National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad, and a Bachelor’s degree in Visual Communication from Madras Christian College.
Neikhrietuonuo Victoria Miachieo, a photographer and filmmaker from Kohima Village, contributed to the film as an art assistant. A multidisciplinary filmmaker and media professional, her experience spans feature films, independent shorts, reality television, documentaries, cultural events, and festivals. Benthunglo Patton, who worked in the Art Department, is a visual artist and documentary photographer from Dimapur, Nagaland. His practice focuses on long-term photography projects across Nagaland. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Media Technologies from St. Anthony’s College, Shillong.
Mhasi Solo, from Kohima Village, also worked in the Art Department of the film. Renchumi Hachio Patton, an industrial designer primarily working with ceramics and glass, contributed to the creative work on the film.
Linoka Shikhu, a costume assistant, is a designer and material researcher from Nagaland with a background in Textile Design. Rooted in the arts and crafts of her community, her work approaches textiles as more than fabric, viewing them as carriers of memory, history, and a deep connection to nature. The animistic traditions of Naga communities continue to inform her understanding of how textiles are made, worn, and presented, giving her work an authentic and evolving perspective on contemporary textile practice. Virola K. Jingru, also part of the Costume Department, is a multidisciplinary artist with a background in Literature and Design. Her practice centres on Indigenous craft traditions, material exploration, and visual storytelling.
The production department includes Khriebazonuo Belho from Kohima Village and Thejalhoulie Zumu from Razhaphe Village. Thinuosilie Seyie, from Razhaphe Village, served as a production assistant.
Bongai, from Wakching Village in Mon District, served as the dubbing artist. She currently works as an Assistant Auditor under the Department of Treasuries & Accounts. Toang K. Konyak, also from Wakching Village in Mon District, served as the on-set dialogue supervisor.
The on-set photography for ANGH was handled by Adaho Enoch Layi from Thizama, Kohima, and Real Ekhe, both professional photographers.
(Wepre Kronu, APRO)
