Demise of artiste Chanam Nilbir mourned
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, November 12 2022:
Manipur State Shumang Leela Council has condoled the demise of renowned Shumang Leela artiste Chanam Nilbir Meetei on Saturday at his Kongpal Laishram Leikai residence.
A condolence meeting attended by Council president M Pumimashi, lifetime president Ph Gunachandra Sharma and Council's award Committee chairman Kshetri Jugindro (NSD) as presidium members along with Shumang Leela artistes and other enthusiasts of the art form was held to mourn the passing away of Chanam Nilbir Meetei.
Speaking at the meeting, council secretary Yumnam Nilachandra informed that the council has been organising state level observance when Shumang Leela artistes or its enthusiasts who work for the development of the art form pass away.
The demise of Chanam Nilbir is a huge loss for Shumang Leela in particular, he said, adding that Nilbir was associated with many Shumang Leela groups such as Linthoingambi Jatra cum Drama Association, Imphal Jatra cum Drama Association, Meetei Leima Jatra cum Drama Association and Hungsidaba Dramatic Union among others.