Shri Brajabashimayum Jugolchandra Sharma - Shumang Leela
- Manipur State Akademi Awards 2014 -
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Shri Brajabashimayum Jugolchandra Sharma - Shumang Leela
SHRI BRAJABASHIMAYUM JUGOLCHANDRA SHARMA
Akademi Award: Shumang Leela
Born in 1953, Shri Brajabashimayum Jugolchandra Sharma of Keishamthong Hodam Leirak, Imphal is a noted script writer, actor and director of Shumang Leela - a form of Manipuri play staged in open courtyards.
A multifaceted personality, he has been one most noted exponents of this art form.
A born writer, he became a scriptwriter at quite a young age.
His first script which came out in 1964 was entitled 'Nungshi Meira' .
Since then he has penned the scripts of more than sixty numbers of plays that have been staged at several editions of Shumang Leela festivals organised by Manipur State Kala Akademi and other organisations.
He was adjudged the 2nd Best Script Writer on four occasions.
A multitalented artiste, he has also acted in above thirty plays and was bestowed with the coveted Best Actor award on two occasions.
Direction has also been another aspect in which Shri Sharma has tasted success.
He has directed above fifty plays for female Shumang Leela groups and his association with these groups has been fruitful.
He has been adjudged the Best Director on at least two occasions.
In recognition of his contribution, he was earlier conferred with Natya Bhushan Award by Theatre Movement, Cuttak.
For his rich contribution in the field of Shumang Leela, Shri Brajabashimayum Jugolchandra Sharma is honoured with Manipur State Kala Akademi Award.
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o Manipur State Kala Akademi Award 2014 ceremony at MCA on on 28th January 2018
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This article was posted on February 17, 2018.
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