MSFDS mourns demise of John Sharma
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, December 30 2021:
Manipur State Film Development Society (MSFDS) mourned the untimely demise of film producer and cameraman of NS Films Guruaribam John Sharma.
In a release, JvIFSDS secretary Sunzu Bachaspatimayum said that John passed away on December 28 in a hospital in Delhi where he was undergoing treatment for kidney ailment, leaving behind his wife and two kids.
"In the sad demise John Sharma, Manipuri Cinema has lost a dedicated film practitioner," said the release and shared the grief of the bereaved family.
As a mark of respect and homage to the departed film personality, a candlelight memorial was observed at the Manipuri Cinema Memorial at MSFDS complex at Palace gate, it added.
John produced and directed cinematography of "Saklon Amada" (2010) under the NS films banner.
The film received the best film award in the SS Manifa Film award.
He was a resident of Keishampat Keisham Leikai and also was the nephew of film pioneer, Gurumayum Narayan Sharma.