Indian actress
Maya Choudhury |
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 Maya Choudhury in 2020 |
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| Nationality | Indian |
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| Occupation | Actress |
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| Years active | 1997-present |
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| Spouse | Laishram Manikanta |
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| Parent(s) | Ch. Somorjit Sharma
Ch. Ongbi Sanahanbi Devi |
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Maya Choudhury is an Indian actress who appears in Manipuri films.[1] As of 2023, she will be seen as a protagonist in Manipur's first gay-themed movie, Oneness.[2]
Some of her notable films are Basantagee Nongallamdai trilogy, Lambidudei, 21st Century's Kunti, Tomthin Shija, Imoinu and Pandam Amada. [3]
Career
In 1998, Maya Choudhury made her acting debut in the celluloid film Meichak, directed by Laimayum Banka Sharma. Later that year, she participated in Miss Manipur 1998, where she was placed 2nd runner-up, winning 5 other subtitles. It was then followed by two other celluloid films before she got married. [3]
She made her comeback to acting after marriage with films like Basantagee Nongallamdai and Kunti, for which she credited her husband and family for their support. [3]
Maya's comeback in the industry is marked by Leikhamton and supporting roles in films like Imoinu, Tomthin Shija, Hiyai,[4] and Pandam Amada, while the latter was selected for the 18th International Dhaka Film Festival 2019, the 18th Third Eye Asian Film Festival 2019, Mumbai, and the Tokyo Lift-Off Film Festival 2020.[5]
As of 2023, Maya has finished filming Oneness,[6] directed by Priyakanta Laishram, which is the first gay-themed movie in Manipur, Northeast India. The film is based on the alleged honor killing of a Manipuri gay youth. She will be seen as a protagonist in the film. [1]
Selected filmography
| Year
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Film
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Role
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Director
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| 1998
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Meichak
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Lata
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L. Banka Sharma
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| 1999
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Aroiba Bidaai
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Thadoi
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Oken Amakcham
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| 2003
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Thajabagee Wangmada
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Sarju
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Oken Amakcham
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| 2004
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Panthungeedara Nungshiba
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Asha
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Diya Khwairakpam
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| 2005
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Nangtana Helli
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Monika
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Oken Amakcham
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| Mr. Lakhipyari
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Radha
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Homen D' Wai
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| 2006
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Eigi Salini Ma'am
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Salini Thapa
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Vir Bhadra Yumnam
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| Basantagee Nongallamdai
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Sarla
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Tej Kshetri
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| 2008
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Liklaai
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Liklaai
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Pilu H.
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| 2009
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Lonthoktabagee Wari
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Leihao
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Diya Khwairakpam
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| Utaangbi
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Radha
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Romi Meitei
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| 2010
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Imphal Ningol
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Leibaklei
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Bijgupta Laishram
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| Piranglakta Manglan Ama
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Dr. Chongnu
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Khangembam Kuleswar
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| Lambidudei
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Dr. Linthoi
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K. Bimal Sharma
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| Kanadano
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Lingjel's sister
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I.S. Gurung
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| Saklon Amada
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Memthoi
|
L. Surjakanta
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| Meiree Natte Liklani
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Lanjenbi
|
Amar Raj
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| Ahing Mamei
|
Leima
|
Bimol Phibou
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| Oooh...! The Great - Thawangee Purnima
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Purnima
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L. Prakash
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| 21st Century's Kunti
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Rajlakshmi
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Joy Soram
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| Nungshibee Takhellei
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Linthoi
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Amar Raj
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| 2011
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Mellei Leishna Thariktha
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Leishna
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Amar Raj
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| Momon Meenok
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Thariktha
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Ksh. Kishorekumar
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| Fried Fish, Chicken Soup and a Premiere Show
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Herself
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Mamta Murthy
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| 2014
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Leikhamton
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Leikham
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Tej Kshetri
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| 2015
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Imoinu
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Leimarembi
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Bijgputa Laishram
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| Shajik Thaba
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Sanarembi's mother
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Ojitbabu Ningthoujam
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| 2017
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Tomthin Shija
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Dr. Ayingbi Shija
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Bobby Haobam
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| 2018
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Hiyai
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Leima
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Herojit Naoroibam
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| 2019
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Pandam Amada
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Yaiphabi
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O. Gautam
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| 2020
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Aronba Wari
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Yaiphabi's mother
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OC Meira
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| 2022
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Imoinu 2
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Leimarembi
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Bijgupta Laishram
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| Laija Lembi
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Tampha
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Sudhir Kangjam
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| 2024
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Oneness
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Anna Martin
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Priyakanta Laishram
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| Khomlang Laman
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Tampha's mother-in-law
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OC Meira
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