Mangsatabam Ningthem : Manipur State Kala Akademi Award 2011: Shumang Leela
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Mangsatabam Ningthem : Manipur State Kala Akademi Award 2011: Shumang Leela
SHRI MANGSATABAM NINGTHEM : Akademi Award: Shumang Leela
Born in 1935, Shri Mangsatabam Ningthem of Luwangshangbam Makha Leikai, Imphal, is a veteran artiste of Manipuri traditional courtyard play, Shumang Leela.
He began his career as an actor of Shumang Leela at the early age of 17 years under the guidance of Gum Bokul.
An instinctively talented actor, he rode on the popularity of Shumang Leela among the masses to become one of the most well-known actors among his contemporaries.
During his active performance days, he was associated with several leela groups such as Imphal Jatra Association, North Imphal Jatra and Time Star Artistes Association.
He acted in different roles in numerous plays under the banner of these and different other leela groups.
Some of his notable plays include Leikai Ani Khatnaba, Khwai Nungjeng Numit Kappa, Dakugi Mongpham, Sajibugi Gullap and Housefull.
He also participated in various State-level festivals and competitions and won many awards. Even though he retired from active Shumang Leela in 1991, he occasionally performs in exhibition plays evoking a deep sense of nostalgia among the yesteryear audiences.
He was earlier honoured with Oja Bori Shumang Leela Award by Manipur State Shumang Leela Council, Imphal.
In recognition of his longstanding contribution in the field of Shumang Leela, Shri Mangsatabam Ningthem is honoured with Manipur State Kala Akademi Award.
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o Manipur State Kala Akademi Award 2011 ceremony at MCA on 15 April 2014 :: Part 2
o Photo: Manipur State Kala Akademi Award 2011 ceremony at MCA on 15 April 2014 :: Part 1
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This article was posted on June 30, 2014.
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