Many mourn demise of Oken Amakcham
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, July 20 2026:
The Manipuri film community paid glowing tributes to National Awardee Oken Amakcham, who passed away suddenly on Sunday morning after a brief illness.
Today, the All Manipur Film Makers' & Producers' Association organised a condolence meeting at its office in Konung Mamang Wangkhei Road.
Members observed a 2-minute silence and prayed for peace to the departed soul.
AMFIMPA recalled honoring Oken Amakcham with the "Arangba Thawan-Michak" Lifetime Achievement Award 2017 .
Kangla Films, Manipur also held a condolence meeting at Kangla Mini Film City, Kongba Lairenpat.
As Advisory Board Member and Founder Film Director of Kangla Films, Oken Amakcham was remembered with a 1-minute silence.
Members expressed grief over the huge void his demise has left in Manipuri cinema.
Juvenile Theatre, Kongba Kshetri Leikai, where Oken played a major role, also paid tributes.
Working president K Rajendra Singh said as lifetime president, Oken guided many artists and directed numerous stage plays.
Members observed a 2-minute silence and shared the grief of the bereaved family.
Moreover, the Ethno Heritage Council (HERICOUN) has also expressed deep sorrow and condolence over the demise of Oken Akamchan.
HERICOUN shared the grief of the bereaved family and prayed for the departed soul to rest in peace.




