MDU celebrates its 84th anniversary
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, March 15 2014 :
The 84th anniversary of Manipur Dramatic Union (MDU) was observed today at the union hall here at Yaiskul Police Lane.
Sangeet Natak Akademi Awardee Elangbam Joychandra and MDU president Kshetrimayum Ibohal were present as chief guest and president at the function.
The function marking the anniversary of the union began after the participants of the occasion paid floral tribute at the photos of late artists of the union.
Making a speech in connection with the observance, Elangbam Joychandra said play depicts the happenings of the society therefore it plays a key role in shaping the social order.
He said people are now almost kept themselves far away from theatre hence efforts on reviving of the stage show is the need of the time.
Y Gambhini Award, S Chaoba Award and Y Jeevankumar Award were conferred to three individuals including renowned lyricist B Jayantakumar Sharma on the occasion.
Jayantakumar received the Y Gambhini Award, H Deven bagged the S Chaoba Award and the Jeevankumar Award was given to Ksh Tombi in recognition of their oustanding contributions in the related fields of art.
Each award carries memento and certificate.