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Manipur State Kala Akademi Award 2011 - 2017
Profile of Award Winners

  • Photo: Manipur State Kala Akademi Award 2011 ceremony at MCA on 15 April 2014 :: Part 2
    at Maharaj Chandrakriti Auditorium, Palace compound, Imphal on 15 April 2014 :: Pix by Daniel Chabungbam
  • Photo: Manipur State Kala Akademi Award 2011 ceremony at MCA on 15 April 2014 :: Part 1
    at Maharaj Chandrakriti Auditorium, Palace compound, Imphal on 15 April 2014 :: Pix by Daniel Chabungbam
  • Shri Elangbam Sonamani Singh : Sahityaratna
    In recognition of his contribution in the field of Manipuri literature...
  • Laishram Somorendro : Labuktongbam Raghumani Sharma Translation Award
    for outstanding novels translated in between 2013 to 2017 ...
  • Thokchom Brindasabi Devi : Thokchom Manimacha Ningshing Mana 2018
    In recognition of her contribution in the field of Manoharsai...
  • Athokpam Kholchandra : Dr Kamal Kabiratna 2018
    In recognition of his short story, 'Cheirak' ...
  • Shri Hijam Gourashyam Singh : Badyaratna (Khol) 2018
    In recognition of his contribution in the field of Manipuri pung ...
  • Shree Samulailatpam Joychandra Sharma : Kalabhusan (Lai Saba) 2018
    In recognition of his contribution in the field of art of sculpture ...
  • Shree Pukhrambam Narjit Singh : Heisnam Asangbi Sanagi Medal
    In recognition of his contribution in the field of Manipuri Nat Sankritan ...
  • Shri Khundrakpam Babuchand Singh : Khumanthem Kaomacha Ningshing Sanagi Medal
    In recognition of his contribution in the field of narrative form of art ...
  • Shree Moirangthem Mani Singh : Kalabhusan (Thang-Ta) 2018
    In recognition of his contribution in the field of Thang ta ...
  • Shri Takhelchangbam Kunjabihari : Kalabhusan (Wari Liba) 2018
    In recognition of his contribution in the field of narrative art ...
  • Shree Soraisam Keshoram : Natyabhusan (Drama) 2018
    In recognition of his contribution to Manipuri drama ...
  • Shree Brahmacharimayum Mahendra : Silpbhusan 2018
    In recognition of his contribution in the field of Scupture ...
  • Shree Lungpuiga Remei : Natyabhusan (Kabui Naga Dance) 2018
    In recognition of his contribution in the field of dance ...
  • Shri Ngangom Chaoba : Natyabhusan (Shumang Leela) 2018
    In recognition of his contribution in the field of shumang leela ...
  • Manju Elangbam & Ahongshangbam Aneshori :: Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar 2018
    19th August 2019 : at JNMDA auditorium , Imphal
  • Shri Yumnam Shamu Singh : Natbhusan (Duhar) 2018
    In recognition of her contribution in the field of Nat Sankritan ...
  • Shrimati Thoudam Ongbi Yanglem Ningol Mangi Devi : Sangeetbhusan 2018
    In recognition of her contribution in the field of Nat Sankritan ...
  • Abdul Hamid : awarded 'Kamini Kumar Gold Medal' at 84th AGM of Manipuri Sahitya Parishad
    on June 24, 2019 at Jawaharlal Nehru Dance Academy, Imphal ...
  • Shri Moirangthem Kumar Singh : Sangeetbhusan (Hindustani) 2018
    In recognition of his contribution to music ...
  • Shrimati Irungbam Padmabati Devi : Sangetbhusan (Khunung Eshei) 2018
    In recognition of her contribution to Manipuri Folk Music ...
  • Shrimati Yangnu Golmei : Sangeetbhusan 2018
    In recognition of her contribution to Manipuri music ...
  • Shrimati Thokchom Ningol Chongtham Ongbi Sanatombi Devi : Sangeetratna 2018
    In recognition of her contribution to Manipuri music ...
  • Laiphrakpam Ashok Kumar Singh : Gaveshnabhusan 2018
    In recognition of his contribution in the field of ancient Manipuri literature and culture ...
  • Shrimati Rani Khidir Devi : Kalaritu (Laiyekpa) 2017
    In recognition of her contribution in the field of painting ...
  • Shri Khumanthem Prakash - Akademi Fellow : State Akademi Awards 2014
    In recognition of his rich and invaluable contribution to Manipuri literature....
  • Shree Rajkumar Jhaljit Singh : Sahityaratna 2017
    In recognition of his contribution in the field of Manipuri Literature...
  • Sanjenbam Bhanumati Devi : Kavyabhusan (Posthumously) 2017
    In recognition of her contribution to Manipuri Literature..
  • Shri Elangbam Sonamani Singh : Sahityaratna 2017
    In recognition of his contribution in the field of Manipuri Literature...
  • Dr. Jodhachandra Sanasam : Sahityabhusan 2017
    In recognition of his contribution in the field of Manipuri Literature...
  • Shri Arambam Modhu Singh : Kalabhusan(Lairik Haiba)- Narrative Art 2017
    In recognition of his contribution in the field of narrative form of art ...
  • Kumari Ngasepam Nalini Devi - Literature (Creative Work) : State Akademi Awards 2014
    In recognition of her noteworthy contribution to Manipuri literature and for her short story collection...
  • Shri Brajabashimayum Gopal Sharma - Gouraleela : State Akademi Awards 2014
    For his eminence and contribution to Manipuri traditional theatre....
  • Shrimati Gangmei Aluna Kabuini : Nrityabhusan(Kabui Folk Dance) 2017
    In recognition of her contribution to Kabui Folk Dances....
  • Kumari Khaidem Tarubi - Traditional Costume Designing : State Akademi Awards 2014
    In recognition of her exemplary contribution to preserve the art of traditional costume designing...
  • Shri M. Shenbangpu - Tribal Culture : State Akademi Awards 2014
    In recognition of his contribution towards the preservation and popularisation of tribal culture...
  • Shri Konthoujam Kunjo Singh - Wari Leeba : State Akademi Awards 2014
    In recognition of his contribution in the field of Wari Leeba...
  • Shri Brajabashimayum Jugolchandra Sharma - Shumang Leela : State Akademi Awards 2014
    For his rich contribution in the field of Shumang Leela....
  • Shri Moirangthem Rajen Singh - Thang-Ta : State Akademi Awards 2014
    For his contribution in the field of Thang-Ta...
  • Shree Nongthombam Lakshman Singh : Natyabhusan (Stage Drama)
    In recognition of his contribution to Manipuri Theatre(Stage Drama)....
  • Shri Dongkhojam Lunkim - Tribal Culture : State Akademi Awards 2014
    In recognition of his contribution in the field of tribal culture ...
  • Recipients of Akademi Awards for the Year 2014
    at Maharaja Chandrakiriti Auditorium , Palace Compound, Imphal on 28th January 2018 ....
  • Shree Keisham Manihar Singh : Natyabhusan(Shumang Leela) 2017
    In appreciation of his contribution to Manipuri Shumang Leela ....
  • Shrimati Lourembam Bedabati Devi : Sangeetbhusan (Khunung Eshei) 2017
    In recognition of her contribution to folk songs (Khunung Eshei) ....
  • Shree Sagolshem Tijendra Singh: Sangeetbhusan (Matam Eshei) 2017
    In recognition of his contribution in the field of Manipuri Matam Eshei,....
  • Shree Mayanglambam Gourachandra : Gaveshnabhusan 2017 : Manipuri literature
    In recognition of his contribution in the field of Manipuri literature ....
  • Shri Yumnam Yaima Singh : Sahityabhusan 2017 : Manipuri literature
    In recognition of his contribution in the field of Manipuri literature ....
  • Shree Athokpam Tomchou : Sahityabhusan 2017 : Manipuri literature
    In recognition of his contribution in the field of Manipuri literature ....
  • Bachaspatimayum Sobita : Manipur State Kala Akademi Award 2011 : Theatre
    In recognition of her talents and accomplishments ....
  • Moirangthem Praneshwori : Manipur State Kala Akademi Award 2011 : Dance
    For her distinction in the field of dance, ....
  • S.K. Mangang : Manipur State Kala Akademi Award 2011 : Theatre
    For his noteworthy contributions in the field of theatre ..
  • Robin Wahengbam : Manipur State Kala Akademi Award 2011 : Fine Arts
    For his noteworthy contributions and for his painting entitled 'The Wait' in acrylic medium..
  • Rajkumar Jhalajit : Manipur State Kala Akademi Award 2011 : Akademi Fellow
    For his eminence and invaluable contributions to Manipuri art and culture ..
  • Pukhrambam Dhanajit : Manipur State Kala Akademi Award 2011 : Dance
    In recognition of his excellence and relentless efforts in promoting Manipuri Dance..
  • Pukhrambam Bilash : Manipur State Kala Akademi Award 2011 : Young Talent: Dance
    In recognition and in encouragement of his promising talents in Dance..
  • Ningthoujam Itomacha : Manipur State Kala Akademi Award 2011 : Music
    In recognition of his immense contributions in the field of Nata Sankirtana music..
  • Ngamkholen Haokip : Manipur State Kala Akademi Award 2011 : Fine Arts
    For his notable contributions in the field of fine arts and for his sculpture in bronze..
  • Newman Hungshi : Manipur State Kala Akademi Award 2011: Tribal Culture
    For his profound contribution in the field of tribal culture..
  • Mangsatabam Ningthem : Manipur State Kala Akademi Award 2011: Shumang Leela
    In recognition of his longstanding contribution in the field of Shumang Leela..
  • Konsam Shanta Singh : Manipur State Kala Akademi Award 2011: Music
    (Young Talent Award) In recognition of his talents and accomplishments..
  • Hijam Shyam Singh : Manipur State Kala Akademi Award 2011: Theatre
    For his contributions in the field of theatre..
  • Haorongbam Bishwarup Singh : Manipur State Kala Akademi Award 2011: Thang-Ta
    In recognition of his distinguished contributions in the field of Thang-Ta..
  • Haobijam Amutombi Singh : Manipur State Kala Akademi Award 2011: Wari-Leeba
    For his contributions in the field of Wari-Leeba..
  • Gurumayum Biseshwor Sharma : Manipur State Kala Akademi Award 2011: Young Talent Award (Thang-Ta)
    In recognition and in encouragement of his promising talents in Thang-Ta..
  • Bachaspatimayum Jayantakumar Sharma : Manipur State Kala Akademi Award 2011: Music
    For his exemplary contributions in the field of Manipuri music
  • Aribam Syam Sharma : Manipur State Kala Akademi Award 2011: Akademi Fellow
    In recognition of his rich contributions in the field of art and culture
  • Prof Thounaojam Ratankumar : Manipur State Kala Akademi Award 2011: Literature (Translation)
    For his luminary works of literature and for translation of The Taste of an Hilsa and Other Stories
  • Prof Polem Nabachandra : Manipur State Kala Akademi Award 2011: Literature
    A noted writer and critic of Manipuri literature
  • Prof Jodha Chandra Sanasam : Manipur State Kala Akademi Award 2011: Literature
    A noted Manipuri poet, novelist, short story writer, translator, columnist and lyricist
  • Lourembam Bedabati Devi : Manipur State Kala Akademi Award 2011: Music
    Guru of traditional Manipuri folk song known as Khunung Eshei
  • Dr. Yumnam Sadananda : Manipur State Kala Akademi Award 2011: Other Forms of Art (Mime)
    A well-known actor, director and propagator of mime theatre
  • Kumari Thokchom Ibemubi Devi : Manipur State Kala Akademi Award 2011: Dance
    A dedicated and popular exponents of Manipuri Dance
  • Lungpuiga Remei : Manipur State Kala Akademi Award 2011: Tribal Culture
    A revered authority on Kabui traditional folk music