Nokphade artistes felicitated
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, September 25 2014:
RK Films Imphal today organised a felicitation programme for Nokphade artistes at Lamyanba Sanglen.
K Sobita, Director, Arts and Culture, Government of Manipur, Deputy Secretary of Agriculture W Chandrakumar, Director of Community and Capacity Development Unit L Swamikanta and President of ISTV Khamba Salam attended the programme as the chief guest, president and guests of honour respectively.
Speaking during the occasion, K Sobita lauded the Nokphade artistes for initiating various comedy plays based on social issues, creating awareness for the development of the society.
Thoudam Ruhini Kumar who has been taking pivotal role in sustaining the comedy group for the last 20 years said that Nokphade is an art form which provokes people to laughter and soul searching at the same time.
He added that Nokphade has so far performed more than 300 plays and accordingly has released Nokphade Volume 13 till date.
Renowned Nokphade artistes like K Manglem, M Irabot, Babu Irengbam, T Jugeswar, S Shyamkumar and L Thoiba were felicitated for their outstanding contribution.
During the programme, Nokphade Volume 14 was released by K Sobita which was followed by the launching of Nokphade website.