Renowned actor Lalit passes away
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, September 22 2014:
Manipuri film actor Wangkhem Lalit Kumar today passed away after a brief illness.
65 year old Lalit Kumar was admitted at RIMS yesterday and he passed away suddenly after his condition worsened.
His last rites will be held at his residence at Sagolband Ingudam Leirak.
He gained his fame in celluloid film 'Amambasu Anganbani' in the role of the father of the heroine.
The father's role played by Lalit was critically acclaimed.
He acted in over 100 films including celluloid films like 'Thawanmichakna Ken Khrabada'.He began his career as a theatre actor in Aryan Theatre.
He acted in several digital films including 'Thamoi-nungda', 'Mayophee Ki Macha Kana Ga Hinghougani', 'Naoshum', 'Kangla karbar', 'Ayuk ki Likla'.
He also acted in blockbuster 'Keshamthong Thoibi' .
Lalit Kumar was bestowed with best supporting actor of the year 2012-13 by Film Academy Manipur.
He was founder Chairman of Film Forum Manipur 204-11 .
Film Forum Manipur today held a meeting over the sudden demise of Lalit Kumar, one of the finest actor of Manipuri Cinema.
Cine Actor guild today held a 2 minute silence over his death.