Shumang Leela playwright K Nilbir no more
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, June 06 2021:
Shumang Leela playwright Konthoujam Nilbir Singh passed away yesterday at Raj Medicity due to post Covid complications.
Konthoujam Nilbir (46) resident of Arapti Mayai Leikai (currently staying at Arapti Awang Leikai) was treated for COVID-19 from March 31.He was a teacher by profession and became an AIR approved playwright at a young age and had wrote many plays for different programmes for AIR.
K Nilbir was a frontrunner in works of Arapti Development Association (ADA) and cultural related activities in Arapti Mayai Leikai and his sudden demise has left all the people of the areas deeply saddened.
A condolence meeting was held and a two minute silence was observed for the departed soul to rest in peace and also shared the grief of the bereaved family.
He had wrote many play for AIR programmes like paring leela, Sunday evening play (Natak) and family planning related plays.