Gurumayum Bonny Explained

Occupation:Actor, Singer
Birth Date:27 May
Birth Place:Imphal, Manipur
Nationality:Indian
Parents:Gurumayum Robindro Sharma
Gurumayum Ongbi Surjamukhi Devi
Spouse:Motibala
Children:Pradnn Gurumayum

Gurumayum Bonny Sharma is an Indian actor and singer who predominantly appears in Manipuri films.[1] He is a resident of Keishamthong Maning Longjam Leikai, Imphal, Manipur.[2] He has also worked in the Shumang Kumheis including Kunti series, Nongallamdaisida, Opium War, and Pizza.

Career

Bonny had tried many jobs before coming into the world of performing arts.[3] In 1994-95, he joined Bashikhong Dramatic Union. Later, he was a theatre artist for around ten years in Panthoibi Natya Mandir.[4] Before coming into films, he had already acted in Shumang Kumheis. Aruba Eechel, Amamba Lambee, Kunti 6 (Mihatpung), Nongallamdaishida, Yeningthana Ngairi, Opium War and Pizza are his famous Shumang Leelas.[2] Both his parents were also theatre artist in the Manipur Dramatic Union (MDU).

His first film is Lanmei Thanbi where he played a villain role, alongside Kaiku Rajkumar and Abenao Elangbam.[5] He is best known for his role as Yo Sanatombi in the film Yaiskulgee Pakhang Angaoba. Other famous films of Bonny are Nungshibase Phagi Natte, VDF Thasana,[6] Beragee Bomb, Chow Chow Momo na haobara Shingju Bora na oinambara, Yaiphare Yaiphare, Amamba Sayon, Western Sankirtan, Delhi Mellei and Mr. Khadang.[7]

In the movie Ningtha, he played a differently abled guy. He played double roles in the film Chow Chow Momo na haobara Shingju Bora na oinambara. In Producer Director, he was given the role of a film maker named Tomthin Cameroon. He portrayed the role of a mentally different guy in Tamoyaigee Ebecha.

VDF Thasana is a movie of his own home production.[8] He is well known for his unique acting skills and humour in Manipuri films.

Accolades

AwardCategoryFilm
7th RJ Film Vision Special Award 2012-13Best Actor[9]
8th Manipur State Film Festival 2013Best Actor in a Lead Role - MaleYaiskulgee Pakhang Angaoba[10]
2nd SSS MANIFA 2013Best Actor in a Leading Role - MaleWestern Sankirtan[11]
9th Manipur State Film Awards 2014Best Male Playback Singer for the song Ha Ha TomalVDF Thasana[12]
3rd SSS MANIFA 2014Best Actor in a Negative RoleBeragee Bomb[13]
6th SSS MANIFA 2017Best Actor in a Negative RoleKhongfam[14]
8th SSS MANIFA 2019Best Actor in a Lead Role - MaleEina Fagi Touraga[15]
14th Manipur State Film Awards 2022Best Supporting Actor - MaleNongallamdaisida[16] [17]

Selected filmography

YearFilmRoleDirectorNotes
2008Lanmei ThanbiThombaChou-En-Lai & O. MangiDebut Film
2009Panthungee WangmadaYoiheibaYoimayai Mongsaba
2011Phijigee ManiSanajaobaO. Gautam
Khujingee MamiYaimaRomi Meitei
MongphamAchoubaLai Jiten
Punshi Chuppa Nangshe EiginiChingkhei's friendPremanda
Yaiskulgee Pakhang AngaobaSanatombiHomen D' WaiBest Actor - Leading Role
2012Yaiphare YaiphareKhambiBimol Phibou
Africa LeishabiImobaPilu H.
LamjasaraPoireiL. Prakash
Western SankirtanRockychandL. PrakashBest Actor - Leading Role
Director ProducerTomthin CameroonL. Prakash
Lal Leipakta LaiphaoPhairenjaoL. Prakash
2013Chow Chow Momo na haobara Shingju Bora na oinambaraManiRK Jiten
Beragee BombManibabuO. Gautam
Mounao ThoibiPheijaoRomi Meitei
Tamoyaigee EbechaTamoyaiPilu H.
Amamba Sayon Punshiba NepramJohnson Mayanglambam
2014VDF ThasanaThasanaHomen D' WaiBest Male Playback Singer
Delhi MelleiTomthinAjit Ningthouja
HawkerNgoubaSuvas E.
Dinesh Tongbram
2015KombeereiKeirabaBijgupta Laishram
WaarookokIkhombaSanta Potsangbam
CheikheiKhambaPremkumar Paonam
Ikaibana SireLammeiL. Prakash
Kum Kang Kum Kabi ChangShougrakpam KhoimuBishwamittra
Nungshi FeijeiMeirabaChou En Lai
2016Angangba Mayek (Pizza 2)NgambaDinesh Tongbram
Nungshi Feijei 2MeirabaChou En Lai
Thanil (Pizza 3)NgambaDinesh Tongbram
Moreh MaruManibabuO. Gautam
KhongfamNingthemSudhir KangjamBest Actor - Negative Role
2017Ningthem NiteNingthemKsh. Kishorekumar
Eigee TolangouTolangouKepidas
Itao Ibungo Nungsibee Ashibagee LaiEepu
NupiBobby Haobam
SpeedbreakerPunshibaBobby Haobam
Mr. KhadangMaibam Mani MeiteiChou En Lai
NingthaThoibaHomen D' Wai
2018FaibokThanilBimol Phibou
Eina Fagi TouragaTondangAjit NingthoujaBest Actor - Lead Role
AliyahLeishabiYoimayai Mongsaba
AwunpotLanglen's husbandSantikumar Thounaojam
2019Ningthiba NonglikMalang/AchoubaM. Nirmala Chanu
MOUAchoubaChou-En-Lai
InammaNgahakchaoHomeshwori
Ibung-gee IbemmaIbochoubaSanaton Nongthomba
Tangna Phangjaba LanNonggrenFifi Mangang
Bigo Live AmadaPunshibaBimol Phibou
202015 August: A Love StoryKrishnand Ningombam
Bangladeshki Sana TamphaOC Meira
2021Ima Machet Icha TangkhaiSanahalHomeshwori
Nungshi KeithelAmei KeishingMangal Chabungbam
2022NongallamdaisidaAngambaO. GautamBest Supporting Actor (Male)
Nangbu NgairambaneRajen Leishangthem
2024LaangoiOC MorambaManoranjan Longjam
Una UnaIrel Luwang

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Phijigee Mani sheds light on the insidious ways in which patriarchy governs life in Manipur. www.firstpost.com.
  2. Web site: Gurumayum Bonny - E-rang :: E-pao Movie Channel. e-pao.org.
  3. Web site: Golden Jubilee of Manipuri Cinema: Renowned actors share experiences and challenges. www.nenow.in.
  4. Web site: My ouster from National School of Drama has been a blessing in disguise - Heisnam Kanhailal. www.kanglaonline.com.
  5. Web site: Seventh day golden jubilee of Manipuri cinema 2021. e-pao.net.
  6. Web site: Bonny becomes VDF. manipurupdate.com.
  7. Web site: Bonny Gurumayum. IMDb.
  8. Web site: Ragging real life to ritzy reel life: Bonny just did it. manipurtimes.com.
  9. Web site: Award Distribution at foundation day of Film Academy Manipur (FAM) at MFDC hall, Imphal : 16 Feb 2013. e-pao.net.
  10. Web site: 8th Manipur State Film Festival 2013 Awards :: December 24, 2013. 13 July 2021. e-pao.net.
  11. Web site: Second Sahitya Seva Samiti Manipuri Film Awards 2013: Award Winners. manipurtimes.com.
  12. Web site: 9th & 10th Manipur Film Awards presented. The People's Chronicle. 16 June 2021. 17 May 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210517090103/http://www.thepeopleschronicle.in/daily/english/793. dead.
  13. Web site: SSS MANIFA Film Award 2014 :: E-Pao Photo Gallery. e-pao.net.
  14. Web site: SSS MANIFA - Film Awards 2017 at Kakching, Manipur :: 17th January 2017. www.e-pao.net.
  15. Web site: 8th MANIFA 2019 award function on Feb 10, criteria laid down. The Sangai Express. e-pao.net.
  16. Web site: 14th Manipur State Film Award, 2022 Winners announced. 7 April 2022. e-pao.net.
  17. Web site: 14th Manipur State Film Award: Romi Meitei’s ‘Eikhoigi Yum’ Wins Best Feature Film, Bishesh Huirem Wins Best Actor (Transgender). 7 April 2022. hynews.in.