Huirem Seema Explained

Birth Name:Huirem Seema
Occupation:Actress, Producer, Director
Birth Date:8 November 1970
Birth Place:Yaiskul Hiruhanba Leikai, Imphal, Manipur
Death Place:Nagamapal Phougeisangbam Leikai, Imphal
Nationality:Indian
Spouse:Laimayum Surjakanta
Children:Suraj Sharma
Bolex Laimayum
Parents:Huirem Motilal Singh
Huirem Ongbi Ibeni Devi

Huirem Ningol Laimayum Ongbi Seema (8 November 1970 – 17 September 2011) was an Indian actress from Imphal, Manipur.[1] She had appeared in more than 100 Manipuri films. As a producer, she had four Manipuri digital films to her credit. She was best known for her roles in movies like Kanaga Hinghouni, Chang Shi Chang, Lakhipurgi Lakhipyari, Naoshum, Yumleima Lamleima and Thasi Thanou. Two films where she acted, namely Yenning Amadi Likla (feature) and Ngaihak Lambida (non-feature) made entries into the Indian Panorama of the International Film Festival of India.[2] [3]

Many of her films like Tolenkhomba (Lakhpati), Amamba Sayon, Naoba Naobi and Langon were released posthumously.

Career

Seema started her film career at a tender age of five years. Her father was a renowned theatre artiste. She also acted in a few plays of leading theatre group Rupmahal Theatre and teleplays for Doordarshan before she shaped her career in movies. Her appearance in movies started since the times of celluloid era of Manipuri cinema. She acted in 15 celluloid films and around 100 digital films. Her debut movie was 31st December, a video film directed by L. Surjakanta. Her notable celluloid films include Nongju Ahing, Aroiba Bidaai and Kanaga Hinghouni. Her appearance in video format films were marked by movies like Mantri Dolansana and One Way. In digital films where she acted, Seema played supporting roles in general. But her acting prowess and versatility could be seen vividly in digital films where she took leading roles. Yumleima Lamleima, Sanahanbi and Thasi Thanou were such films of her.

Besides acting, she had produced four films under the banner of Seema Productions (SF). The movies were Asha, Kalpana, Thamoinungda and Yumleima Lamleima.[4] She co-directed Yumleima Lamleima with Homen D' Wai. She was an approved artiste of All India Radio, Imphal.

Selected filmography

YearFilmRoleDirector
1993Mantri DolansanaSamumaDinesh Tongbram
1996Kanaga HinghouniMamtaChan Heisnam
1999Aroiba BidaaiIbeyaimaOken Amakcham
2002Nongju AhingL. Surjakanta
Thawanmichakna KenkhrabadaMeeraKsh. Kishorekumar
2003KalpanaKalpanaKsh. Kishorekumar
2004Chang Shi ChangMemiEepu
AshaShilaIshomani
2005ThamoinungdaRaniIshomani
Amuktang ChamthoknashiAchouba's motherDiya Khwairakpam
2006Nakenthana NgairiBemDinesh Tongbram
Best Friend (Eta Chanabi)Langlen's sisterO. Sanou
Ngaihak LambidaManileimaHaobam Paban Kumar
PayalRaniAmar Raj
Lakhipurgi LakhipyariThambalL. Surjakanta
Eedom ChatcharagePunshiba's sister-in-lawAmar Raj
2007NaoshumLeibakleiOinam Gautam Singh
Yenning Amadi LiklaLeibakleiMakhonmani Mongsaba
Akhunba ManiThasanaRomi Meitei
2008Nungshibi AhingHomen D' Wai
TayaiTharoK. Bimol Sharma
2009Yumleima LamleimaSanahanbiSeema & Homen D' Wai
KabokleiKaboklei's motherPilu H.
PaachaaPanthoi's sisterBishwamittra
Dharmagi Mingda ImagidamakGangaRomi Meitei
2010Thasi ThanouThagoiEepu
Hayengna Kanana PanganiHemba's motherL. Surjakanta
TillaikhombeeLiklaBishwamittra
LambidudeiSakhen's motherK. Bimol Sharma
Mamado Leisabido AngaobidoLalitaRomi Meitei
2011MeehatpaLeisemba's wifeKsh. Kishorekumar
Loibataare Ta RajuSoochi's motherPilu H.
Punshi Chuppa Nangshe EiginiThaja's motherPremanda
Ishwar Masu AngaobaniLeichil's sister-in-lawL. Prakash
2012Tolenkhomba (Lakhpati)LeimahanL. Rajesh
Lanphamda IbeniJudge's wifeRomi Meitei
Mangalsigee AshadaNaoba's motherSuvas E.
2013Amamba SayonPriestessJohnson Mayanglangbam
80,000 Meiraba RomioThasanaPremanda
2019LangonKhamnuL. Surjakanta

Accolades

AwardCategoryFilm
3rd Manipur State Film Awards 1999Best Actress in a Lead RoleKanaga Hinghouni[5] [6]
4th Manipur State Film AwardsBest Female Supporting ActressAroiba Bidaai
6th Manipur State Film FestivalBest Actress in a Lead RoleNongju Ahing
First Festival of Manipuri Cinema 2007Best Supporting Role - FemaleLakhipurgi Lakhipyari[7] [8]
7th Manipur State Film Festival 2010Best Supporting ActressNaoshum[9] [10]
1st Sahitya Seva Samiti MANIFA 2012Best Actress in a Leading RoleThasi Thanou[11] [12] [13]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Manipur filmstar Seema no more. Sobhapati Samom. 28 June 2021. Assam Tribune.
  2. Web site: Northeast packs a punch at IFFI. 24 September 2024. www.hindustantimes.com.
  3. Web site: Yenning Amadi Likla ends drought of Manipuri cinema in IFFI. e-pao.net.
  4. Web site: Relevant theme backed by a moral. M.C. Thoiba. Telegraph India.
  5. Web site: Condolences pour in for veteran Manipuri Filmmaker Em Kay Jeet. 28 June 2021. thenortheasttoday.com.
  6. Web site: MSFDS, committee condole demise of Em Kay Jeet. 28 June 2021. The Sangai Express.
  7. Web site: Manipuri Film awards announced, Olen best actor. One India.
  8. Web site: Festival of Manipuri cinema ends. e-pao.net.
  9. Web site: Glittering end to 7th state film festival; Chief minister pledges Rs. 10 lakh award for Mary Kom. kanglaonline.com.
  10. Web site: Nobap walks away with the lion's share at 7th film fest : 21st sep10 ~ E-Pao! Headlines. e-pao.net.
  11. Web site: Nominees Of Manipur Film Awards 2012 Announced. 24 September 2024. kanglaonline.com.
  12. Web site: Nominees of Manipuri Film awards announced. 24 September 2024. e-pao.net.
  13. Web site: Raju Nong, Seema win Best Actors' awards. 24 September 2024. e-pao.net.