Lairenjam Olen Explained

Occupation:Actor, Politician
Years Active:1996 – present
Birth Name:Lairenjam Olendro
Birth Date:1973
Birth Place:Laipham Khunou Mamang Leikai Post Lamlong, Imphal, Manipur
Nationality:Indian
Parents:Lairenjam Shyamkesho
Lairenjam Ongbi Ebemhal
Spouse:Ningthoujam Ningol Sarju Devi
Awards:Best Male Actor (2005–2007),
Best Actor (2007)

Lairenjam Olen is an Indian actor who predominantly appears in Manipuri films.[1] [2] [3] He started as a Theatre Artist and was a member of Orient Drama Union, Imphal. His famous films include Dr. Yaima, Mittrang Keithel, Khongchat series, Radha-Rani, Lallasi Pal and Mr. Lakhipyari.[4] [5] [6] He played double roles of Nganthoi and Thonba in the 2004 movie Icham Chamna.

In 2017, he won the 5th Zilla Parishad Panchayat election as a candidate of the Heingang Constituency.[7]

Accolades

Olen bagged the Best Actor in Manipuri Film award at the North East TV People's Choice Awards 2004 held at Guwahati. He received the Best Male Actor Award for the years 2005–2007 given by Film Academy Manipur for his role in the film Nungshi Hekta Hairage. He is also the recipient of the Best Actor Award at the Festival of Manipur Cinema 2007 organised by Film Forum Manipur for the film Lallasi Pal.[8] He won the Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Male at the 8th Manipur State Film Awards 2013 for his role of Ibomcha in the movie Thasi Thanou.[9]

Selected filmography

YearFilmRoleDirector
1996KhongchatTombaO. Sanou
2002Lallasi PalTompokMayanglangbam Raghumani (Eepu)
2004Icham ChamnaNganthoi & ThonbaEepu
Nungshi Hekta HairagePhairenKsh. Kishorekumar
Dr. YaimaYaimaHomen D' Wai
2005Mr. LakhipyariLakhiHomen D' Wai
2006KhongulHembaO. Jiten
Radha RaniJitenO. Gautam
Tellanga MameiBimolOken Amakcham
Best Friend (Eta Chanabi)ThanilO. Sanou
Mittrang KeithelMunanHomen D' Wai
Lakhipurgi LakhipyariAmarL. Surjakanta
2007Thoiba ThoibiThoibaRomi Meitei
Yenning Amadi LiklaIbohalMakhonmani Mongsaba
2008NongallakpaLalaBhabeshwar Mayengbam
Keishamthong ThoibiEigya PameshorO. Gautam
Kekoo LotpeeLanjenbaHomen D' Wai
TayaiIbochoubaK. Bimol Sharma
2009LeeklamThawaijaoHomen D' Wai
PaokhumAnandBishwamittra
Atiyagee MeenokPhairenKsh. Kishorekumar
Lonthoktabagee WariSanathoiDiya Khwairakpam
Yumleima LamleimaBuddhiSeema & Homen D' Wai
Eegi MachuImotombaKeiphah
2010Nangdi Eigi ThawainiPakchaoO. Gautam
21st Century's KuntiRajlakshmi's brotherJoy Soram
TillaikhombeeLembaBishwamittra
Thasi ThanouIbomchaEepu
2011Govindagee Sarik MakholEigyamuHomen D' Wai
MiraangKulabidhuAribam Syam Sharma
2012LeipakleiIbotombaAribam Syam Sharma
2014SanarikDorenL. Rajesh
2016YaibikolNingthouR.K. Homen
Ingagee ThanilTombaMohindro (KAMS)
2017Ningol ChakkoubaTombaSanaton Nongthomba
2018NaitomThoi's fatherDinesh Phundongbam
2019Nongphadok Lakpa AtithiIbohalAribam Syam Sharma

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Olen - E-rang :: E-pao Movie Channel. e-pao.org.
  2. Web site: Entertainment in Manipur. 7 December 2021. www.manipuronline.in.
  3. Web site: Chopsticks in Manipur. AKOIJAM SUNITA. 7 December 2021. www.himalmag.com.
  4. Web site: Relevant theme backed by a moral. www.telegraphindia.com.
  5. Web site: Manipuri Film awards announced, Olen best actor. 21 January 2008. Oneindia.
  6. Web site: Actor Olen : a much loved actor of the people. Manipurtimes. 4 July 2013. Ngangbam. Amukhomba.
  7. Web site: Containment zone families receive aid. 7 December 2021. themorningbell.in.
  8. Web site: Festival of Manipuri cinema ends. 7 December 2021. e-pao.net.
  9. Web site: 8th Manipur State Film Festival 2013 Awards :: December 24, 2013. 5 December 2021. e-pao.net.