Amom Lala Singh
Manipur State Kala Akademi Award 2013
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Amom Lala Singh
SHRI AMOM LALA SINGH
Akademi Award: Other Forms of Art (Wari Leeba)
Born in 1932, Shri Amom Lala Singh of Tiger Camp, Sagolmang, is one of the most senior gurus of Wari Leeba, a traditional art of story telling recounting the episodes from Hindu epics Ramayana and Mahabharata.
From a young age, Shri Lala developed a keen interest in the art which ultimately drew him to feet of Guru S. Anaganghal and Guru Kangujam Sellung.
He received extensive training under the tutelage of these eminent gurus to become an accomplished artiste of Wari Leeba.
He toured the nook and comer of the State entertaining the audience with his unique mannerism and gesticulations.
An approved artiste of AIR and DDK, Imphal, he has participated in various festivals of Wari Leeba organised by local organisations including All Manipur Wari Leeba Association and Research Centre, Imphal.
He has also deepened his understanding of the art by participating in several workshops of Wari Leeba.
Apart from being a widely popular performer, Shri Lala is also a senior gum of the art. He has trained several students who have now become professional Wari Leeba artistes.
A passionate exponent of the art, he has been in the forefront of reviving and popularising the Wari Leeba tradition which is in a dying state.
Recognising his efforts, Manipuri Sahitya Parishad, Imphal had earlier honoured him with Kala Bhusan.
In recognition of his noteworthy contribution in the field of Wari Leeba, Shri Amom Lala Singh is honoured with Manipur State Kala Akademi Award.
* Daniel Chabungbam provided this information to e-pao.net
This article was posted on April 23, 2016.
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