MDU observes Artistes' Day
Source: Hueiyen News Service / Newmai News Network
Imphal, February 18 2013 :
Manipur Dramatic Union (MDU) on Monday organised "Artistes' Day and Presentation of Award "Khomdram Dhanachandra Ningshing Mana" and Felicitation of national and state Awardees MDU hall here.
Padmasshree Heisnam Sabitri was conferred with Khomdram Dhanachandra Ningshing Mana (award) during the function.
The award carries a citation, a working stick and a cash of Rs 10,000 .
Noted theatre personality Heisnam Kanhailal, who is a recipient of Padmashree Award and National Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellow 2011 and also a recipient of Kamal Kumari National Award 2012, and Manipur State Kala Akademi Awardee Ranbir Magang were felicitated by presenting citations at the event.
A floral tribute was also paid to the late artistes of the state at the beginning of the function in the morning.
Elangbam Joychandra Singh, Sangeet Natak Academy Awardee and Kshetrimayum Ibohal Singh, president, Manipur Dramatic Union, Imphal were attended as chief guest and president of the function respectively.
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