Manda Leima

Manda Leima
Manda Leima in Soinairaba Thamoi (2018)
Born
Manda Saikhom

Heirangoithong, Imphal, Manipur
Present address:
Kwakeithel, Imphal, Manipur
OccupationActress
SpouseSalam Iboyaima Meitei
ChildrenMarcy Salam Luwang
Naojinglen Salam Luwang
Parent(s)Saikhom Babudhon Meitei
Saikhom Ongbi Taruni Devi

Manda Leima is an actress who appears in Manipuri films.[1] Angangba Kurao Mapal, Lallasi Pal, Kaboklei, Inga Nonglakta, Nangna Mama Oibiyu and Lanphamda Ibeni are some of her notable films.[2]

Manda Leima was the face of Shingju Festival 2020.[3]

Career

Lallasi Pal, Nongallabasu Thaballei Manam and Lanphamda Ibeni, Kaboklei are some of her works.[4]

In 2020, she appeared in the non-feature Nawa Seidum directed by Lawrence Chandam. The film got selection in the Micro Film Finalist at the Indie Short Fest, Los Angeles, 2020. It also bagged the Outstanding Achievement Award at the Tagore International Film Festival 2020 and Best Narrative Film in Moment International 2020.[5]

Accolades

Manda Leima was conferred the 1st Late P. Kenedy Memorial Filmfare Award 2004 by the Educated Unemployed Self-Service Association, Moirang.

Award Category Film Ref.
North East TV People's Choice Awards 2004, Guwahati Best Actress Angangba Kurao Mapal
7th Manipur State Film Festival 2010 Best Actress in a Leading Role - Female Kaboklei [6][7]

Selected filmography

Year Film Role Director
2002 Lallasi Pal Leihao Eepu
Ingengi Atiya (The Sky of Autumn) Seema Bishwamittra
2003 Kalpana Karuna Ksh. Kishorekumar
2004 Nungshi Hekta Hairage Mala Ksh. Kishorekumar
Lallibadi Eini Seema Bishwamittra
Angangba Kurao Mapal Thoi Romi Meitei
2005 Ta-Tomba The Great Thadoi Ksh. Kishorekumar
Laang Mema Moirangthem Inao
Nongallabasu Thaballei Manam Dr. Urirei Moirangthem Inao
Mathang Mapokta Geetu Diya Khwairakpam
Laibakki Chandan Priya O. Gautam
Thengmankhre Thabalse Thoibi Romi Meitei
Nangna Mama Oibiyu Bembem Romi Meitei
Ayuki Likla Dr. Thaja Romi Meitei
2006 Inga Nonglakta Thoibi Romi Meitei
Sageigee Mouni Thaballei Diya Khwairakpam
2009 Kaboklei Kaboklei Pilu H.
2012 Lanphamda Ibeni Ibeni Romi Meitei
2018 Soinairaba Thamoi Sanatombi Pilu H.
Ei Lakkhini Langlen Hemjeet Moirangthem

References

  1. ^ "Golden Jubilee of Manipuri Cinema: Renowned actors share experiences and challenges". nenow.in. Retrieved 28 June 2021.
  2. ^ ""Kaboklei" Will Remain as One of the Rare 'Round Characters' in Manipuri Film's Exploration of Cinematic Styles". Imphal Reviews. 3 July 2021. Retrieved 6 October 2023.
  3. ^ "Manda is face of Singju Festival". The Sangai Express. Retrieved 28 June 2021.
  4. ^ "Manipur Pony and Lanphamda Ibeni screened". Imphal Times. Retrieved 28 June 2021.
  5. ^ "Naawa Seidum wins 'Best Narrative Film' at MIFF, New York". The Sangai Express. 3 July 2020. Retrieved 6 October 2023.
  6. ^ "7th Manipuri film festival 2010 kicks off in Imphal". Yahoo! News. Retrieved 28 June 2021.
  7. ^ "Glittering end to 7th State Film Festival: Chief minister pledges Rs. 10 lakh award for Mary Kom". kanglaonline.com. Retrieved 28 June 2021.