Manda Leima Explained

Birth Name:Manda Saikhom
Occupation:Actress
Birth Place:Heirangoithong, Imphal, Manipur
Present address:
Kwakeithel, Imphal, Manipur
Spouse:Salam Iboyaima Meitei
Children:Marcy Salam Luwang
Naojinglen Salam Luwang
Parents:Saikhom Babudhon Meitei
Saikhom Ongbi Taruni Devi

Manda Leima is an actress who appears in Manipuri films.[1] Angangba Kurao Mapal, Lallasi Pal, Kaboklei, Inga Nongalkta, Nangna Mama Oibiyu and Lanphamda Ibeni are some of her notable films.[2]

Manda Leima was the face of Shingju Festival 2020.[3]

Career

Lallasi Pal, Nongallabasu Thaballei Manam and Lanphamda Ibeni, Kaboklei are some of her works.[4]

In 2020, she appeared in the non-feature Nawa Seidum directed by Lawrence Chandam. The film got selection in the Micro Film Finalist at the Indie Short Fest, Los Angeles, 2020. It also bagged the Outstanding Achievement Award at the Tagore International Film Festival 2020 and Best Narrative Film in Moment International 2020.[5]

Accolades

Manda Leima bagged the Best Actress Award in Angangba Kurao Mapal directed by Romi Meitei at the North East TV People's Choice Awards 2004 held at Guwahati. She was also conferred the 1st Late P. Kenedy Memorial Filmfare Award 2004 by the Educated Unemployed Self-Service Association, Moirang. She received the Best Actress in a Leading Role - Female award for her titular role in Kaboklei at the 7th Manipur State Film Festival 2010.[6] [7]

Selected filmography

YearFilmRoleDirector
2002Lallasi PalLeihaoEepu
Ingengi Atiya (The Sky of Autumn)SeemaBishwamittra
2003KalpanaKarunaKsh. Kishorekumar
2004Nungshi Hekta HairageMalaKsh. Kishorekumar
Lallibadi EiniSeemaBishwamittra
Angangba Kurao MapalThoiRomi Meitei
2005Ta-Tomba The GreatThadoiKsh. Kishorekumar
LaangMemaMoirangthem Inao
Nongallabasu Thaballei ManamDr. UrireiMoirangthem Inao
Laibakki ChandanPriyaO. Gautam
Thengmankhre ThabalseThoibiRomi Meitei
Nangna Mama OibiyuBembemRomi Meitei
Sageigee MouniThaballeiDiya Khwairakpam
2006Inga NonglaktaThoibiRomi Meitei
2007Ayuki LiklaDr. ThajaRomi Meitei
2009KabokleiKabokleiPilu H.
2012Lanphamda IbeniIbeniRomi Meitei
2018Soinairaba ThamoiSanatombiPilu H.
Ei LakkhiniLanglenHemjeet Moirangthem

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Golden Jubilee of Manipuri Cinema: Renowned actors share experiences and challenges. 28 June 2021. www.nenow.in.
  2. News: 3 July 2021 . “Kaboklei” Will Remain as One of the Rare ‘Round Characters’ in Manipuri Film’s Exploration of Cinematic Styles . Imphal Reviews . 6 October 2023.
  3. Web site: Manda is face of Singju Festival. 28 June 2021. The Sangai Express.
  4. Web site: Manipur Pony and Lanphamda Ibeni screened. 28 June 2021. Imphal Times.
  5. News: 3 July 2020 . Naawa Seidum wins ‘Best Narrative Film’ at MIFF, New York . The Sangai Express . 6 October 2023.
  6. Web site: 7th Manipuri film festival 2010 kicks off in Imphal. 28 June 2021. in.news.yahoo.com.
  7. Web site: Glittering end to 7th State Film Festival: Chief minister pledges Rs. 10 lakh award for Mary Kom. 28 June 2021. www.kanglaonline.com.