Artists urged to foster unity at 10th Nongin Music Video Awards
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, June 28 2026: Art & Culture and Tourism Minister Khuraijam Loken on Sunday urged artists to use art forms to restore harmony in Manipur, noting that many people are still unable to live peacefully in their homes due to ongoing unrest.

Speaking at the 10th Nongin Music Video Awards 2025 at the MSFDS Palace Auditorium, organised by Film Forum Manipur and MSFDS, Loken said artists can make audiences laugh, cry, and reflect and carry powerful messages to the world through film and drama.

He lamented that recent incidents have tarnished Manipur's rich culture and image, and stressed that only collective effort can rebuild the State.

"We must resolve our issues ourselves and work to make the state progress.

If we unite, good results will follow", he said.

The Minister also expressed disappointment that many artists were absent from the event, calling on them to participate fully in such programmes in future.

The top award, Nongin Best Music Video on Native Contexts and Cinematic Excellence, went to "Omchaknare".

"Khannu Yade" won Best Music Video on Creative Experimentation.

Boong Konjengbam bagged Best Director for "Hada Lamdam" .

Other winners included Pushparani Huidrom (Best Singer-Female, Omchaknare), London & H Sadananda (Best Singer-Male, Hada Lamdam), and Venus Mayfri (Best Choreographer, Omchaknare) .

Special Mention Awards went to "War On Drug" and "Khannu Yade".

Film Forum Manipur interim chairman N Surjitkanta presided over the function.

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