Laimayum Dhanachandra Sharma passes away
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 01 2022:
Renowned screenplay writer and lyricist of Manipuri Cinema, Laimayum Dhanachandra Shanna passed away yesterday due to an illness.
He was 76 .
To condole the sudden and untimely demise of Laimayum Dhanachandra Sharma, the Cine Writers and Playwrights Forum Manipur (CWPFM) held a condolence meeting today at its office at Uripok Bachaspati Leikai.
The members of CWPFM observed two minute silence as a mark of respect to the departed soul, said a press release by CWPFM.
Late Laimayum Dhanachandra Sharma was the founder member of CWPFM and made enormous contributions as a Manipuri Film story, dialogue and screenwriter ever since the celluloid film days.
Some of his renowned works as a screenplay writer include films such as 'Kana ga Hinghouni', 'Aroiba Natte', 'Amambasu Anganbani', 'Engen gi Atiya', Meitei Chanu', 'Kaorage' among others.
CWPFM maintained that his demise will leave an irreparable void in Manipuri Film Industry and also shared the loss and grief of the bereaved family.
The Film Forum Manipur too joined in condoling the demise of Laimayum Dhanachandra Sharma.