Bala Hijam Explained

Bala Hijam
Birth Name:Hijam Surjabala Devi
Birth Place:Sagolband Salam Leikai
Parents:Hijam Biramangol
Hijam Suniti Devi
Spouse:Ningthoujam Dinesh Singh
Occupation:Actress

Surja Bala Hijam, better known as Bala Hijam (Meitei pronunciation: /ba-lā hī-jam/) is an Indian actress, who predominantly appears in Manipuri films.[1] [2] She is known for her lead roles in movies like Yaiskulgee Pakhang Angaoba, Manipur Express, Sanagi Tangbal, Neelakasham Pachakadal Chuvanna Bhoomi and Wakchingi Len.[3]

Career

Bala Hijam made her debut at age 15 in Oken Amakcham's Tellangga Mamei, through the reference of the cinematographer of the movie Irom Maipak.[4] She started shooting for her Hindi film debut Zindagi on the Rocks, but was left incomplete due to some issues.[5] Her notable role after her first film was in Romi Meitei's Khangdreda Nongdamba, where she played a supporting role alongside Kamala Saikhom. Panthungee Wangmada, directed by Yoimayai Mongsaba produced under the banner Fly High Films was her first film in a leading role. Among her popular films, Yaiskulgee Pakhang Angaoba, Manipur Express, Meerang Mahum, Amukta Ani, Delhi Mellei, Sanagi Tangbal and Thabaton 2 may be mentioned.[6] She played the role of a differently-abled lady in the movie Tamoyaigee Ebecha.

In 2018, she appeared in an educational film, Who Said Boys Can't Wear Makeup?.[7] She featured in a short film Lembi Leima directed by Mayank Pratap Singh in 2022.[8]

Accolades

AwardCategoryFilm
5th RJ Film Vision Special Award 2011Special Jury Award
8th Manipur State Film Festival 2013Best ActressYaiskulgee Pakhang Angaoba
11th Manipur State Film Awards 2018Best Actor in a Supporting Role - FemaleChinglen Sana[9] [10]
9th MANIFA 2020Best Actor in a Leading Role - FemaleInamma[11]
1st Northeast India International Film Festival 2022, DimapurBest ActressLembi Leima[12]
Sitannavasal International Film Festival 2022[13]
Thilsri International Film Festival 2023, Chennai
Golden Fern Films Award 2023
4th Empty Space International Short Film Festival 2024[14]

Selected filmography

YearTitleRole(s)Director(s)Notes
2006 Tellangga Mamei Bembem Child Artist, Debut film [15]
2009 Khangdreda Nongdamba Bala [16]
Panthungee Wangmada Linthoi Yoimayai Mongsaba
2010 Imagi Laman Singamdre Niti [17]
Kadarmapee Nungthil Chaibi L. Prakash [18]
21st Century's Kunti Kethabi Joy Soram [19]
2011 Hanggam Maru Pokkhaibi Mitlaobi L. Surjakanta [20]
Loibataare Ta Raju Molly Pilu H.
Luhongbagi Ahing Purnima Bijgupta Laishram [21]
Yaiskulgee Pakhang Angaoba Majaru Won Best Actress [22]
2012 Taru Tarubi Maktabee Maktabee Tej Kshetri
Mami Lily Jeetendra Ningomba [23]
Lamjasara Fajarei L. Prakash [24]
Manipur Express Tampha
Lamkhai Thadoi Ningthoukhongjam Medhajeet
2013 Neelakasham Pachakadal Chuvanna Bhoomi Assi Malayalam Debut [25] [26]
Mounao Thoibi Thoibi [27]
Thajagee Maihing Thaja [28]
Chow Chow Momo na haobara Shingju Bora na oinambara Nungshitombi RK Jiten [29]
Tamoyaigee Ebecha Ebecha Pilu H. [30]
2014 Sathiba Danger Sakhenbi Ajit Ningthouja [31]
Sanagi Tangbal Lingjelthoibi Bijgupta Laishram [32]
Meerang Mahum Nganthoi Ajit Ningthouja [33]
Thambal Dinesh Tongbram [34]
Hoo Chaage Leishilembi Denny Likmabam
Amukta Ani Thoibi [35]
Thabaton 2 Nungsithoi Bijgupta Laishram [36]
Delhi Mellei Mellei Ajit Ningthouja [37]
2015 Toro Thoibi Kirmil Soraisam [38]
Da Lem Sorinchon Hemanta Khuman [39]
Nungshit Mapi Thambal Ajit Ningthouja [40]
Cheikhei Sanatombi Premkumar Paonam [41]
Angangba Mayek (Pizza 2) Thanil Dinesh Tongbram
Eikhoi Pabunggi Engellei Hemanta Khuman [42]
Kum Kang Kum Kabi Chang Tharo Bishwamittra [43]
2016 Moreh Maru Bala [44]
Tharo Thambal Tharo Bijgupta Laishram
Khongfam Tampha Sudhir Kangjam
Sor Usha Ajit Ningthouja [45]
2017 Iche Tampha Thadoi Bijgupta Laishram [46]
Mitlu Thaarlin Gyaneshwor Konj
Mani Mamou Ningthibee Ajit Ningthouja [47]
Mr. Khadang Thadoi Chou En Lai [48]
Chinglen Sana Langlen Bijgupta Laishram Best Actor - Supporting Role [49]
Kaongamdraba Facebook Tampha AK. Gyaneshori
2018 Sanagi Nga Thaja [50]
Who Said Boys Can't Wear Makeup?HerselfPriyakanta Laishram[51]
Ebungee Echal Leibaklei Hemanta Khuman
Nungshibana Loire Sana Sadananda Salam
Chanu IPS Laija Sanaton Nongthomba [52]
Yotpi Yoihenbi [53]
Pari Imom Sanatombi Bijgupta Laishram [54]
Hidak Tombi Tombi Chou En Lai
2019 Kao Phaaba Matouleibi Ishomani
Ichadi Manini Yaiphabi Geet Yumnam [55]
Inamma Memtombi Homeshwori Won Best Actress at 9th MANIFA 2020 [56]
Namase Chaphu Huranbini Memsana Herojit Naoroibam [57]
Wakchingi Len Yaiphabi Bijgupta Laishram [58]
Mutlamdai Thaomei Thaballei Sudhir Kangjam
Thabaton 3 Nungsithoi Bijgupta Laishram [59]
Chanu IPS 2 Laija Sanaton Nongthomba [60]
Mamal Naidraba Thamoi Nurei Gyanand [61]
Eerei Eethak Krishnakumar Gurumayum [62]
2020 Aronba Wari Mainoubi OC Meira [63]
15 August: A Love Story Krishnand Ningombam
2022 Shamjabee Nungsitombi Premkumar Paonam
Ningol Tarubi L. Surjakanta [64]
Wangma Wangmada Actress Kirmil Soraisam [65]
Lembi Leima Surjabala Mayank Pratap Singh [66] [67]
2024 Boong Mandakini Lakshmipriya Devi [68]
Laangoi Henthoi Manoranjan Longjam
Nung Onkhraba Thamoi Surjit Khuman

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Interview of Bala Hijam, The Reigning Queen of Manipuri Cinema - TheMoviean. The Moviean. 20 March 2018. 21 March 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180321063138/https://themoviean.com/bala-hijam-interview/. live.
  2. Web site: Roy, Esha. From Manipur, stories of the women actors who didn't get to play Mary Kom . . 17 August 2014 . 4 March 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20170211125149/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/entertainment-others/shes-got-the-look-3/. 11 February 2017.
  3. News: 16 July 2013. When Kerala called Surja Bala Hijam . The New Indian Express. 10 May 2023.
  4. Web site: The Beauty of Manipuri Cinema with a Heart of Gold . NorthEast Feed . 28 September 2018 . 16 April 2020 . 12 October 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201012005846/https://northeastfeed.in/bala-hijam-beauty-manipuri-cinema-heart-gold/ . live.
  5. News: 26 September 2023 . Soma Laishram is not at fault . The Hindu . 6 October 2023.
  6. Web site: Interview of Bala Hijam, the reigning queen of Manipuri Cinema . The Moviean . 16 April 2020 . 7 April 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190407120346/https://themoviean.com/bala-hijam-interview/ . live.
  7. News: 16 April 2023 . 2018 Manipuri film Who Said Boys Can't Wear Makeup Is No Less Than A Revolution . Imphal Times . 15 August 2023.
  8. News: 8 April 2023 . Manipur: After bagging 22 awards, movie to be screened in Imphal . North East Now . 17 April 2023.
  9. Web site: 'Enakta Leirigei' to be awarded best feature film in 11th Manipur State Film Awards . ifp.co.in . 30 November 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20181130114744/http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/54111/enakta-leirigei-to-be-awarded-best-feature-film-in-11th-manipur-state-film-awards . 30 November 2018 . dead.
  10. Web site: Winners of Film Awards named – Manipur News . 30 November 2018 . 30 November 2018 . 30 November 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20181130202034/http://www.manipur.org/news/2018/11/30/winners-of-film-awards-named-2/ . live.
  11. News: 13 July 2020 . 9th MANIFA winners announced; 'Eikhoisibu Kanano' wins Best Manipuri Feature Film award . Imphal Free Press . 10 May 2023.
  12. News: 27 March 2023 . Manipuri Film Lembi Leima won Best Film (Gold) at the 1st Northeast Film Festival, Mumbai 2023 . Bollywood Couch . 11 September 2023.
  13. News: 'Lembi Leima'. 2 October 2024. The Sangai Express.
  14. Web site: Manipur film “Lembi Leima” shines at International Short Film Festival . 2 October 2024. nenow.in.
  15. Web site: Manipuri cinema: Festival and beyond. Angomcha Bimol Akoijam. e-pao.net.
  16. Web site: Making of "Khangdreda Nongdamba" :: Part 1. 29 September 2024. erang.e-pao.org.
  17. Web site: Premiere of 'Imagi Laman Singamdre' at Bangalore :: 17 October 2010. www.e-pao.net.
  18. News: Kamala is all set to hold a special show of her second production christened Kadar Mapi at Bangalore on November 8 and at Imphal on November 4. 21 October 2021. Times of India. 24 October 2010 .
  19. News: Fish fry for the Manipuri soul. Times of India. 25 March 2012 .
  20. Web site: Script writer Herojit Naoroibam no more. The Sangai Express. e-pao.net.
  21. Web site: Film 'Luhongbagi Ahing' released : 04th jun11 ~ E-Pao! Headlines. e-pao.net.
  22. Web site: Yaiskulgee Pakhang Angaoba - You will love it. Ramesh Laishram. 17 December 2021. e-pao.org.
  23. Web site: The Bad Image – Manipuri Feature Film – Mami – Review. kanglaonline.in. 17 August 2012 .
  24. Web site: 2012: A Good year for Manipur film industries. e-pao.net.
  25. Web site: When Kerala called Surja Bala Hijam . The New Indian Express . 16 July 2013 . 15 April 2020 . 20 December 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191220041009/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2013/jul/16/When-Kerala-called-Surja-Bala-Hijam-497371.html . live.
  26. News: Five reasons why we love Dulquer Salmaan . The Times of India . 2023-08-11 . 0971-8257.
  27. Web site: Mouna Khatladi Si Ngaaktani: Observing Manipuri Digital Films. Konsam Panthoi. e-pao.org.
  28. Web site: Screening of Thajagi Maihing in Bangalore. Pukhrambam Linthoingambi / Dr. Moirangthem Jiban. e-pao.org.
  29. Web site: Wild Flower performing at promotional show of 'Chow-Chow Momo na haobra, Singju Bora na oinambra" at Jalandhar, Punjab :: 13 October 2013. E-PAO.
  30. Web site: "Bala's new film "Tamoyaigee Ibecha" banned by Film Forum Manipur and MEELAL Manipur Forum, Community, Discussions, News" . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20160129095812/http://manipurtalks.com/index.php?threads/balas-new-film-tamoyaigee-ibecha-banned-by-film-forum-manipur-and-meelal.5680/ . 29 January 2016 . 17 January 2022.
  31. Web site: SATHIBA DANGER PREMIERE SHOW. www.kumhei.com.
  32. Web site: Sanagi Tangbal Premiere Show . www.kumhei.com.
  33. Web site: 'Meerang Mahum' - Scenes / Behind the scenes #2 . e-pao.org.
  34. Web site: 23rd CENTURY Ngasigee Matungda - Kumhei.
  35. Web site: 2nd Red carpet event and premiere of Amukta Ani at BOAT - Date: 11th October 2014. e-pao.net.
  36. Web site: Dy CM raises NE Film City in State banner : 06th oct14 ~ E-Pao! Headlines . e-pao.net.
  37. Web site: KanglaOnline . 2015-10-27 . Movie Review: Moral Lessons from Mellei's Life – KanglaOnline . 2023-08-11 . en-US.
  38. Web site: Toro : Film Release at Bhagyachandra Open Air Theatre (BOAT) Date : 9th April, 2015 . e-pao.net.
  39. Web site: Da Lem : Film released at MFDC Date : 14th February, 2015 . e-pao.net.
  40. Web site: 2015-10-13 . NUNGSHIT MAPI . 2023-08-11 . www.kumhei.com.
  41. Web site: Cheikhei - Kumhei.
  42. Web site: Eikhoi Pabunggi :: Behind the Scenes - Part 1. e-pao.org.
  43. Web site: Film released . The Sangai Express . 2015-12-11 . 2016-01-14.
  44. Web site: "MOREH MARU at BOAT on 27th October 2016" . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20161107052559/http://machuonline.com/moreh-maru-at-boat-on-27th-october-2016/ . 7 November 2016 . 4 March 2017.
  45. Web site: "Sor" Manipur Digital Film – Releasing at this Ningol Chakouba. manipurtimes.com. 18 October 2016 .
  46. News: Film released . The Sangai Express . 2017-03-06.
  47. Web site: Heart-to-heart talk with Ajit Ningthouja : The multi-faceted personality of Manipuri Film industry . Bidyarani Thingujam. e-pao.org.
  48. Web site: Mr Khadang: Love story of a cow lover . The People's Chronicle . 29 July 2017 . 15 April 2020 . 30 March 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190330044454/http://www.thepeopleschronicle.in/Archive/chronicle/2017/July/29-07-2017/Page_2.pdf . live.
  49. Web site: Manipur State Film awards distributed . nenow.in. 16 December 2017 .
  50. Web site: Cannes Film Festival 2023: Here is the list of NE film personalities attending the coveted event. 2 October 2024. northeastlivetv.com. 17 May 2023 .
  51. News: 3 October 2023. Manipuri-English film promoting gender-neutral fashion to be screened in Mumbai . East Mojo . 7 October 2023.
  52. Web site: Blessing ceremony for Manipuri film held. The People's Chronicle.
  53. Web site: Jack RK : Hip Hop from Manipur :: A Profile . Daniel Chabungbam. e-pao.net.
  54. Web site: Scenes from 'Pari Imom' - #1 . e-pao.org.
  55. Web site: 9th MANIFA winners announced; 'Eikhoisibu Kanano' wins Best Manipuri Feature Film award. 2023-08-11. Imphal Free Press.
  56. News: 9th MANIFA winners announced; 'Eikhoisibu Kanano' wins Best Manipuri Feature Film award. 2023-08-11. Imphal Free Press.
  57. Web site: Language wise List of the feature films Indian/Foreign - CBFC. 3 July 2021. www.cbfcindia.gov.in.
  58. Web site: Language wise List of the feature films Indian/Foreign - CBFC. 3 July 2021. www.cbfcindia.gov.in.
  59. News: Court restrains 'Yaipha Thouni Thouram' of Thabaton 4, 5 . 2023-02-26 . Imphal Free Press.
  60. Web site: Manipur Film Journalists body to introduce annual Manipuri Feature Film Award. Northeast Now. 9 September 2020.
  61. News: Nominees out for 9th MANIFA 2020. The Sangai Express.
  62. Web site: Manipur Film Journalists and Critics Award to be given annually. 2 October 2024. e-pao.net.
  63. News: Events cancelled. The Sangai Express.
  64. Web site: Ningol (2023) - Movie - Book My Show. 2 October 2024. in.bookmyshow.com.
  65. Web site: "Wangma Wangmada" : Feature Film helds Media Show - Nambol, 17th December 2022. e-pao.net.
  66. News: 2022-11-26. Working in a Manipuri film was a first for me: Bijou Thaangjam . The Times of India . 2023-08-11.
  67. Web site: Journal. North East Film. 2023-04-26. Lembi Leima (2023): A tale of a brave and honest woman. 2023-08-11.
  68. Web site: Indian director Lakshmipriya Devi's 'Boong' premieres at TIFF. 2024-09-16. Anirudh Bhattacharyya. Hindustan Times.

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