Chana Lukhoi named for Iboyaima Award
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, April 10 2023:
The Manipur State Shumang Leela Council (MSSLC) has informed that renowned playwright Oinamcha Tunan, popularly known as Chana Lukhoi, will be honoured with the prestigious Thokchom Iboyaima Award 2023 .
M Purnimashi Leima, president MSSLC, made the announcement during a press conference held at Iboyaima Shumang Leela Shanglen today.
She shared that the award will be presented to Chana Lukhoi on April 12 during the celebration of the 22nd 'Shumang Leela Numit' at Iboyaima Shumang Leela Shanglen.
Speaking on the occasion, Sougrakpam Hemanta, Lifetime Secretary of MSSLC stated that Chana Lukhoi was selected for the award in acknowledgment of his significant contribution towards promoting the art form of Shumang Leela as a playwright.
Maintaining that the Thokchom Iboyaima Award 2023 comes with a cash prize of Rs 50,000, a citation and a shawl, he further informed that the award will be handed over by renowned theatre personality Ratan Thiyam.
He added that on April 12, Lamjingba Artist Association will also showcase their play 'Panthou Sangai' which won "Best Production" of the year at 3 pm.
It is worth noting that Chana Lukhoi, who hails from Chana Mayai Leikai under Imphal East district, is not only a popular playwright but has also developed a name for himself as a script writer (for films) and as an author.
He is also a columnist with the Manipuri edition of The Sangai Express.
Some of his many accolades include the Nong- thombam Birendrajit Award 2018 conferred by the MSSLC; "Eikhoigi Pathou" conferred by Manipur Development Trust, Bangladesh; "Piba Chingmi Tammi Nungshi Khudol Mana" given by Meetei National Front Kangleipak and Manipuri Sahitya Parishad's "Khumanthem Kaomacha Ningshing Sanagi Takaman" .
He is also an AIR, Imphal and DDK, Imphal approved writer.