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- Lin Laishram was born on 19 December 1985 in Imphal, Manipur, India. She is an actress, known for Om Shanti Om (2007), Jaane Jaan (2023) and Mary Kom (2014).
- Actor
- Producer
- Director
Bijou Thaangjam is a multifaceted personality known as a chef and actor. He is also known as lyricist, Entrepreneur and an art director who hails from Imphal, Manipur. He was a contestant of popular cooking show MasterChef India season 2. Bijou also play noted character roles in Bollywood films and TV shows. He is best known for playing the brief role of Naobi in the biopic -Mary Kom starring Priyanka Chopra. After this film, he got numerous offers from movies and television, and now a series of movies are lined up for release. He was born of 24th March 1986 in Imphal, Manipur. He schooled from Tiny Tot's Unique School, Imphal and completed his graduation from Bangalore University. Since young he has been interested in cooking and acting, later he excelled in both these forms of art. He appeared in MasterChef India season 2, where he finished as one of the top 50 contestants. He also appeared in the reality show UTVStars Superstar Santa. He moved to Mumbai in 2012 to pursue a career in acting. In 2014 he bagged his first Bollywood film, Mary Kom. Later many other more films like Shivaay, Jagga Jasoos, Paltan, Happy Phir Bhaag Jayegi, Vodka Diaries and III Smoking Barrels. Now he was seen in a few more films - Robinhood Ke Pote, Penalty, Karma Cafe, Rocketry- The Nambi Effect, Jamun, om The Battle Within and others. He played a supporting role of Karma Wangchuk's brother in youth oriented series on Channel V - Dil Dosti Dance. He essayed a brief role of Joseph in MTV's show- Traffic. He was also seen in- Code Red aired on Colors TV. He was seen on many OTT Webseries like Altbalaji original series- The Test Case, playing a role of Indian Army as Tej Bahadur Thapa- a Jawan from 3GR, TVF's Original Aspirant, as Pema. He is the owner of the Natural, Organic and Vegan Personal Care brand "MadhabiGi®". Recently he announced his maiden production house "Cicada Film Production" which he ventures to produce contents related from and within Northeast India. He collaborated with EaseMyTrip on his maiden project "Roll The Dice" Featuring Naveen Jagbir Sandhu. Projects like Lembi Leima & Bewafa are doing round the film festivals around the globe winning multiple awards. He won Best Supporting Actor for his role in Lembi Leima at many international Film Festivals. He was last seen in Zee5 Original series Mukhbir - The Story Of a Spy playing a junior officer and Victor Mukherjee's Lakadbagha- M.K. Binodini Devi was born on 6 February 1922 in Imphal, Manipur, British India [now Imphal, Manipur, India]. He was a writer, known for Imagi Ningthem (1981) and Ishanou (1990). He died on 17 January 2011 in Imphal, Manipur, India.
- Cinematographer
Irom Maipak was born on 20 August 1967 in Sagolband Salam Leikai, Imphal West, Manipur, India. Irom was a cinematographer, known for Nongphadok Lakpa Atithi (2019), Leipaklei (2013) and Nine Hills One Valley (2022). Irom died on 20 May 2021 in Impha, Manipur, India.- Director
- Composer
- Actor
Aribam Syam Sharma was born on 2 February 1939 in Imphal, Manipur, India. He is a director and composer, known for Imagi Ningthem (1981), Ishanou (1990) and Leipaklei (2013).- Director
- Producer
- Writer
Priyakanta Laishram is an Indian film actor, filmmaker, writer, film producer, film editor and LGBTQIA+ activist who predominantly appears in Manipuri films. He is a recipient of several international and national level film awards.
Popularly known as Priyakanta Thoi Laishram, he is the first filmmaker from Manipur, India to make the first mainstream Manipuri feature film based on same sex relationships and sexual identity - "ONENESS" (2023).
He has a Bachelor's degree in Mass Media from Mumbai University with specialization in Advertising. He also earned an Honours degree in Sociology from Panjab University, Chandigarh. As of 2023, he is pursuing Masters in Journalism and Mass Communication at Amity University, Noida. He did his schooling from Tiny Tots' Unique School (Imphal), H.R.D Academy (Imphal) and GMSSS 35, (Chandigarh).
The Foul Truth, It's Not My Choice, Who Said Boys Can't Wear Make Up, I am Special, Oneness, Spaced Out - Panthung Di Kadaaida, Chan-Thoibi, Lammuknarure, Achumbadi Amarni are some of his notable films.
Today, he is best known for making films on taboo subjects such as male rape, LGBTQIA+ issues, gender neutrality, drug menace etc. He was also lauded for his 2020 hit talk-show series Up-Close With Priyakanta Laishram Season 01.
Priyakanta Laishram was born on November 07, 1998 in the Imphal East district of Manipur, into a Meitei family. Priyakanta's father, Harendra Laishram is an MPS Officer and his mother, Jibanlata Laishram, was an actress. His elder sister Caroline Laishram is a renowned fashion designer. His mother passed away due to Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis in 2016 after fighting for 4 years.
He started making short films when he was just 9 years old by using a mobile phone (Nokia N70). By the age of 11, he made three full length children films and emerged as one of the youngest filmmakers in India. He himself wrote scripts, directed and edited the films. And all this was done without any help from any experts. Laishram was not trained under any director. It was his determination to follow his passion that prompted him to learn and excel at filmmaking. His first full length children film "Lamuknarure" followed by "Achumbadi Amarni" and "Chan-Thoibi" were screened in 2009.
Asian News International cited him as "Manipur's Rising Star". ANI wrote "Youth like Priyakanta are brand ambassadors for change that can take place in the Manipur and are a source of inspiration for many." His works gained recognition in North East India and he received certificates of appreciation from many organizations. He received several titles including "India's Youngest Filmmaker" by Reuters International, "Youngest Film-Maker 2009" by Nokia CNN Mobiles & "Nokia Award For Outstanding Contribution 2009" by Nokia.- Sabitri Heisnam was born on 5 January 1946 in Mayang Imphal, Manipur, India. She is an actress, known for Scribbles on Akka (2000) and Drama Queens (2019). She was previously married to Heisnam Kanhailal.
- Kalpana Thoudam was born on 24 December 1989 in Imphal East, Manipur, India.
- Actress
Tara was born on 3 August 1944 in Imphal, Manipur, India. She was an actress, known for Dr. Bezbarua (1969), Ito Sito Bahuto (1963) and Mak Aru Marom (1957). She died on 19 May 2007 in Gauhati, Assam, India.- Mirabai Chanu was born on 8 August 1994 in Imphal East, Manipur, India. She is an actress, known for B Praak: Mauka Hai (2021), Tokyo 2020: Games of the XXXII Olympiad (2021) and Gold Coast 2018: XXI Commonwealth Games (2018).