Floral tributes paid to Naba 'Chakthekpi'
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, September 29 2021:
Manipur State Shumang Leela Council paid floral tributes to renowned Shumang Leela singer late Choudhurimayum Nabachandra Sharma, popularly known as Naba Chakthekpi, at his Bamon Leikai Choudhurimayum Leirak residence on Wednesday.
Speaking at the event, Council secretary Yumnam Nilchandra informed that it has been offering state level tribute when Shumang Leela artistes or those who worked for the art form died.
Such practice is a part of the Council's endeavour to preserve 'Shumang Leela' art-form, he said, while adding that the demise of Naba Chakthekpi is a big loss for Shumang Leela.
The event was attended Council advisor L Tarpon, vice president Laishram Tomba and Film Forum Manipur chairman Mangoljao as presidium members while several other artistes including council's lifetime secretary Sougrakpam Hemanta were also present.