No restriction on Soma Laishram from acting in films, attending social functions, says Film Forum Manipur
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, September 22 2023:
Extending support to renowned actor Soma Laishram, Film Forum Manipur (FFM) has announced that the there is no restriction/ban on Soma Laishram from acting in films and attending social functions.
Addressing a press conference today at Manipur Press Club, Film Forum Manipur chairman L Surjakanta said that the Forum appreciates Soma Laishram for taking part in the North East Student's Festival 2023 organised by My Home India and the public protest held at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi where she used the platform to raise her voice about the ongoing conflict in Manipur and called for support from all for peace & normalcy in the State.
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Appealing to all concerned to refrain from imposing ban/ restriction on members of the Manipuri Film fraternity, he said, "Film Forum Manipur is the apex body for Manipuri Film in the State and any individual/ groups/ organisations should inform the Forum for grievance(s) against any member of the Film fraternity.
FFM will take necessary measures to address the issue" .
He also asserted that the Forum will not support any attempt to divert the spotlight from the present conflict in Manipur which has caused many casualties and left thousands of people displaced.
CINE Actors Guild Manipur secretary G Bony condemned the ban imposed on Soma Laishram by Kangleipak Kanba Lup for participating in the North East Student's Festival 2023 and added that Festival was not an event organised for fun, it was a cultural event where each State of the Northeast like Nagaland, Mizoram, Assam, Arunachal, etc, was represented by their own chosen personalities.
He continued that the North East Student's Festival is a big event and every year artists/actors from Manipur are invited to take part in the Festival.
He also pointed out Soma Laishram was wearing an ethnic cultural attire designed by a renowned designer from Assam in a cultural programme celebrating the cultural heritage of North East India.
G Bony further appealed to all concerned to refrain from carrying out such acts which may tarnish the image of an actor or ruin his/ her career and added that there is no restriction of any form on Soma Laishram from the side of CINE Actors Guild Manipur.