Denny Likmabam Explained

Denny Likmabam
Birth Name:Denny Likmabam
Education:B.A. (Geography), Y.K. College, Wangjing (2001)
Occupation:Actor, Director
Years Active:2000-present
Birth Date:10 March 1976
Birth Place:Wangjing Wangkhei, Thoubal district, India
Parents:Likmabam Shantikumar
Likmabam Ongbi Dameshori
Spouse:Jeni Ngangom
Nationality:Indian

Denny Likmabam (born 10 March 1976) is an Indian actor from Manipur.[1] [2] [3] His films include Phairenthagi Angaoba Leichil, Kaorage, Khuji, Nungshi Hekta Hairage, Hi Sweety Hello Preety and Hiyai.[4] [5]

Career

In 1997, Denny Likmabam joined Sanaleipak Nachom Artistes Association (a Shumang Leela group) as a part-time musician in the orchestra section.[6]

His first film was the 2000 movie Echelsida. He is also the leading actor in the 2002 movie Lammei, the first Manipuri video film to have a commercial screening at a theatre.[7] [8] In 2013, he acted in Makhonmani Mongsaba's Nangna Kappa Pakchade where he plays the role of a lawyer.[9] [10] It participated in Ladakh International Film Festival.[11]

In 2012, he starred in Mamta Murthy's non-fiction movie on Manipuri cinema Fried Fish, Chicken Soup and a Premiere Show.[12] In movies Khuji and Radha Rani, he played antagonistic roles. He took the role of an army officer in School Shooti and a doctor in Amamba Lambee. In Cheitheng Amana, he played two roles.

Accolades

Likmabam was nominated for Best Actor Award for his role in the film Kaorage at the First Festival of Manipuri Cinema 2007, organised by Film Forum Manipur.[13] [14]

AwardWork
B. Kennedy Memorial Award 2004His contributions to cinema
Pafila Films and Artistes' Award 2006

Selected filmography

YearFilmRoleDirector
2000EchelsidaRoshanOken Amakcham
2002LammeiChinglenOken Amakcham[15] [16]
2004Nungshi Hekta HairageRajenKsh. Kishorekumar
Hi Sweety Hello PrettyChan Heisnam[17]
2005KhujiWanglenRomi Meitei
Yenning Thana LakpadaDennyRolivin
Mathang MapoktaShekharDiya Khwairakpam
2006KaorageLeishembaBishwamittra[18] [19]
HeroBodheDiya Khwairakpam
Radha-RaniDSP ChinglenO. Gautam[20]
Amuktang ChamthoknashiSomenDiya Khwairakpam[21]
Sageigee MouniNongyaiDiya Khwairakpam
2007Cheitheng AmanaDiya Khwairakpam
2008PaachaaPaachaaBishwamittra
2010Thasi ThanouLanchenbaEepu[22]
Dharmagi Mingda ImagidamakShamuRomi Meitei[23]
2012Amamba LambeeDr. BimolOken Amakcham[24]
Fried Fish, Chicken Soup and a Premiere ShowHimselfMamta Murthy[25]
2013Nangna Kappa PakchadeLawyerMakhonmani Mongsaba[26] [27]
2015Nangna Nokpa YengningiIbohalAjit Ningthouja[28]
ImoinuAchoubaBijgupta Laishram[29]
2016Eikhoi PabunggiThabalHemanta Khuman[30]
2018HiyaiHiyai's fatherHerojit Naoroibam[31]
2019Ichadi ManiniThoibaGeet Yumnam[32]
Ei Actor NatteDr. ThanilHomen D' Wai[33]
Wakchingi LenSakhi's brotherBijgupta Laishram
2020Aronba WariHenba's fatherOC Meira[34] [35]
2022LairembiThaba's sonSudhir Kangjam[36]
Laija LembiLoyaSudhir Kangjam[37]
Imoinu 2AchoubaBijgupta Laishram[38]
2024Khomlang LamanTampha's brotherOC Meira[39] [40]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Denny Likmabam :: A veteran in Manipuri Digital Film. 16 October 2024. e-pao.org.
  2. Web site: Denny Likmabam - Movies, Biography, News, Age & Photos. 16 October 2024. in.bookmyshow.com.
  3. Web site: Manipuri stars shine on Red Carpet. e-pao.net.
  4. Web site: Growth of Manipuri Digital Films. Dr. M. Nawaz Khan. e-pao.net. 30 June 2014 .
  5. Web site: Growth of Manipuri Digital Films. 30 June 2014. Communication Today. M. Nawaz. Khan.
  6. Web site: A date with acclaimed actor Denny Likmabam. manipurtimes.com. 15 September 2016 .
  7. Web site: Mollywood Lanmei A new hope for sick film industries. e-pao.net.
  8. News: 50 years of Manipuri cinema: Award-winning films screened at Imphal. Northeast Now. 12 April 2021. en-US.
  9. News: Cinema is slowly dying in Manipur. The Hindu. 17 November 2018 . Kongbam . Meghachandra .
  10. News: Regional struggle: Makhonmani Mongsaba talks about his film Nangna Kappa Pakchade. The Hindu. 10 October 2013 .
  11. Web site: Final List of films for Ladakh International Film Festival (LIFF) 2014. www.newzwagon.com.
  12. Web site: Fried Fish, Chicken Soup and a Premiere Show: Bandra Film Festival. www.bandrafilmfestival.com.
  13. Web site: Festival of Manipuri Cinema ends. e-pao.net.
  14. Web site: Manipuri cinema: Festival and beyond. Angomcha Bimol Akoijam. e-pao.net.
  15. Jogendro Singh Kshetrimayum. 2011. The Politics of Fixity: A report on the ban of Hindi films in Manipur, Northeast India.. MA report. The University of Texas at Austin. 2152/ETD-UT-2011-12-4603. 46.
  16. Web site: 3rd day Report of Golden Jubilee Celebration of Manipuri Cinema 2021. 2024-10-16. e-pao.net.
  17. Web site: Profile Of (Late) Wangkhem Lalitkumar Singh. Daniel Chabungbam. 16 October 2024. e-pao.org.
  18. Web site: Stars blink as parties lose the script - Manipuri cinema may have enthralled local viewers but politicians remain non-committal. SAMIR K. PURKAYASTHA. 16 October 2024. www.telegraphindia.com.
  19. Web site: Laimayum Dhanachandra Sharma passes away. 16 October 2024. manipurpress.com. 2 December 2022 .
  20. Web site: Olen - E-rang :: E-pao Movie Channel. 16 October 2024. e-pao.org.
  21. News: 15 April 2012. Manipur's homegrown script . The Indian Express.
  22. Web site: Renowned Film Maker of Manipur Brutally Assaulted; Left for Death. William. Gurumayam. 3 March 2016. Imphal Times.
  23. Web site: We can reach Moon, but not our homes, says Romi Meitei. 16 October 2024. thenortheastaffairs.com. 14 September 2023 .
  24. News: Cinematographer Irom Maipak condoled . 16 October 2024. The Sangai Express.
  25. News: Fish fry for the Manipuri soul. Times of India. 25 March 2012 .
  26. Web site: Nangna Kappa Pakchade invited for screening at KIFF. e-pao.net.
  27. Web site: Nangna Kappa Pakchade to be presented at Intl Film Fest. e-pao.net.
  28. Web site: Blessing ceremony of Nangna Nokpa Yengningi held. The People's Chronicle.
  29. Web site: IMOINU. Kumhei.
  30. Web site: Pirated DVD Disc Seized. Gurumayum. Williams. 16 December 2016. Imphal Times.
  31. News: Manipuri film Hiyai screened at DU's north campus. Times of India. 2 October 2018 .
  32. Web site: Prize distribution for 9th MANIFA held. e-pao.net.
  33. Web site: 9th MANIFA winner: 'Eikhoisibu Kanano' wins Best Manipuri Feature Film award. 12 July 2020.
  34. Web site: Events cancelled. 28 June 2021. The Sangai Express.
  35. Web site: Events cancelled. 28 June 2021. e-pao.net.
  36. Web site: Feature film 'Lairembi' premieres. Chronicle News Service. 16 October 2024. e-pao.net.
  37. Web site: Laija Lembi (2023) - Movie - Reviews, Cast & Release Date. 16 October 2024. in.bookmyshow.com.
  38. Web site: Imoinu 2 (2022) - Movie - Reviews, Cast & Release Date. 16 October 2024. in.bookmyshow.com.
  39. News: OC Meira's film "KHOMLANG LAMAN" premieres at Manipur University. Rinku Khumukcham. 16 October 2024. Imphal Times.
  40. News: Manipuri feature film 'Khomlang Laman' to be screened in Bangladesh, Assam, Tripura. 16 October 2024. Imphal Free Press.

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