Recipients of MSKA Award announced
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 30 2024:
Manipur State Kala Akademi (MSKA) on Monday announced the recipients of the Manipur State Kala Akademi Award in various categories.
As per a notification issued by MSKA, Heisnam Sabitri and Leimapokpam Lakpati Singh have been selected for the MSKA Fellow.
Recipients of MSKA Awards in the Performing Arts category are - Rajkumari Jayatisana Devi (Dance), Keisham Jadu Singh (Dance), Gurumayum Chandan Devi (Dance), Tekcham Radheshyam Singh (Music), Laishram Ibopishak Singh (Music), Arambam Jamuna Devi (Music), Dr Sanabam Thaninleima (Theatre), Sorensangbam Lakhikanta Singh (Theatre), Mutum Lukhoi Singh (Shumang Leela), Okram Manglem Meetei (Thang-Ta), Thangjam Dashrat Singh (Lairik Theeba-Haiba), Khuraijam Girani Singh (Arangpham), Poudongai Kamson (Tribal Culture) and Athoi Dhangmei (Tribal Culture) .
Recipients of MSKA Award for Literature are - Imojeet Ningombam for his book "Loibee Chinggum Lengdana", Dr W Kumari Chanu for his book "Humphutaragee Nonglei Matungee Yening" and MM Ahmed for his work "Umrao Jan Ada (Manipuri translation of Umrao Jan Ada, a novel by Mirza Hadi Ruswa)" .
Two artistes have been selected for MSKA Awards in Fine Arts category, namely, Aribam Joychandra Sharma for his painting "Peace II" and Sanabam Manorama Devi for her graphic "Lai Ekoukhatpa" .
Lastly, the recipients of MSKA Young Talent Awards are - Dr Pukhrambam Lilabati Devi (Dance), Namaram Rajeshwor Singh (Music), Laishram Shyamkumar Singh (Theatre), Moirangthem Lamnganba Meetei (Thang-Ta), Nongmeikapam Monalisha Devi (Traditional Costume Designing) and Thakmei Yainao Lunghar (Tribal Culture) .