Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, February 12 2009:
The 29th death anniversary of Pukhrambam Shamu, a noted playwright and theatre director of the State was held today at the residence of the late Pukhrambam Shamu located at Sagolband Tera Lukram Leirak under the aegis of the Elite Group of Performing Artistes.
Theatre personality of International fame Ratan Thiyam; RK Bidhur, Sanakhya Ibotombi and Heisnam Kanhailal have joined the people in offering floral tribute to the portrait of Shamu during the death anniversary observance programme.
The observance programme was also marked by presentation of devotional songs by the Roop Raag musical band.
Remarkably, the congregations have decided to organise a Theatre Festival in honour of Pukhrambam Shamu this year under the supervision of renowned theatre personality Ratan Thiyam.
It may be mentioned that Pukhrambam Shamu, the former director of Theatre Mirror Dramatic Society was born on April 12, 1942.He was the eldest son of P Iboton and Jabo.
To his credit, Shamu had penned fifteen full length plays and nine short plays which carry universal messages.
Exploiting Westernism, he had also translated famous plays like A View From the Bridge, The Sleep Walking and Andha Yug in Manipuri.
Leaving behind many legacies, he had left for his Heavenly abode on February 12, 1980 .