EMA mourns for Budha
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, August 22 2013:
European Manipuri Association (EMA) has conveyed grief and sorrow over the loss of a very important personality in the field of music and film in the history of Manipur.
In a condolence message issued by its Information Secretary Naba Salam, EMA observed that the impact that Aheibam Budhachandra had made during his lifetime in the hearts of the common people was so huge that his memory will stay with them for a very long time to come.
"Our films and our music are the only main medium for people like us who are staying thousands of miles away from home to keep in touch with our roots and our culture.
His gift to the world of music and film was indeed a masterpiece and his songs would keep lingering in the hearts of many people for generations to come", the statement added, while praying the peaceful repose of the departed soul in its heavenly abode.