Bala Hijam

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| name = Bala Hijam

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| caption = Bala Hijam in Amukta Ani (2014)

| birth_name = Hijam Surjabala Devi

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| birth_place = Sagolband Salam Leikai

| parents = Hijam Biramangol
Hijam Suniti Devi

| spouse = Ningthoujam Dinesh Singh

| occupation = Actress

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Surja Bala Hijam, better known as Bala Hijam (Meitei pronunciation: /ba-lā hī-jam/) is an Indian actress, who predominantly appears in Manipuri films.{{cite web |url=https://themoviean.com/bala-hijam-interview/|title=Interview of Bala Hijam, The Reigning Queen of Manipuri Cinema - TheMoviean|publisher=The Moviean|access-date=20 March 2018|archive-date=21 March 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180321063138/https://themoviean.com/bala-hijam-interview/|url-status=usurped}}{{cite web |author=Roy, Esha|title=From Manipur, stories of the women actors who didn't get to play Mary Kom |website=The Indian Express |date=17 August 2014 |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/entertainment-others/shes-got-the-look-3/ |accessdate=4 March 2017|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170211125149/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/entertainment-others/shes-got-the-look-3/|archivedate=11 February 2017}} She is known for her lead roles in movies like Yaiskulgee Pakhang Angaoba, Manipur Express, Sanagi Tangbal, Neelakasham Pachakadal Chuvanna Bhoomi and Wakchingi Len.{{Cite news|date=16 July 2013|title=When Kerala called Surja Bala Hijam |work=The New Indian Express|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2013/jul/16/when-kerala-called-surja-bala-hijam-497371.html|access-date=10 May 2023}}

Career

Bala Hijam made her debut at age 15 in Oken Amakcham's Tellangga Mamei, through the reference of the cinematographer of the movie Irom Maipak.{{Cite web |url=https://northeastfeed.in/bala-hijam-beauty-manipuri-cinema-heart-gold/ |title=The Beauty of Manipuri Cinema with a Heart of Gold |website=NorthEast Feed |date=28 September 2018 |access-date=16 April 2020 |archive-date=12 October 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201012005846/https://northeastfeed.in/bala-hijam-beauty-manipuri-cinema-heart-gold/ |url-status=live}} She started shooting for her Hindi film debut Zindagi on the Rocks, but was left incomplete due to some issues.{{Cite news |date=26 September 2023 |title=Soma Laishram is not at fault |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/soma-laishram-is-not-at-fault/article67344705.ece |access-date=6 October 2023}} Her notable role after her first film was in Romi Meitei's Khangdreda Nongdamba, where she played a supporting role alongside Kamala Saikhom. Panthungee Wangmada, directed by Yoimayai Mongsaba produced under the banner Fly High Films was her first film in a leading role. Among her popular films, Yaiskulgee Pakhang Angaoba, Manipur Express, Meerang Mahum, Amukta Ani, Delhi Mellei, Sanagi Tangbal and Thabaton 2 may be mentioned.{{Cite web |url=https://themoviean.com/bala-hijam-interview/ |title=Interview of Bala Hijam, the reigning queen of Manipuri Cinema |website=The Moviean |access-date=16 April 2020 |archive-date=7 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190407120346/https://themoviean.com/bala-hijam-interview/ |url-status=usurped}} She played the role of a differently-abled lady in the movie Tamoyaigee Ebecha.

In 2018, she appeared in an educational film, Who Said Boys Can't Wear Makeup?.{{Cite news |date=16 April 2023 |title=2018 Manipuri film Who Said Boys Can't Wear Makeup Is No Less Than A Revolution |work=Imphal Times |url=https://www.imphaltimes.com/pdf/2023/April/16%20April.pdf |access-date=15 August 2023}} She featured in a short film Lembi Leima directed by Mayank Pratap Singh in 2022.{{Cite news |date=8 April 2023 |title=Manipur: After bagging 22 awards, movie to be screened in Imphal |work=North East Now |url=https://nenow.in/north-east-news/manipur/manipur-after-bagging-22-awards-movie-to-be-screened-in-imphal.html |access-date=17 April 2023}}

Accolades

Bala Hijam was honoured with different titles at several film awards and festivals.

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Award ! Category ! Film ! {{Tooltip\|Ref.\|References}}
5th RJ Film Vision Special Award 2011 \| Special Jury Award \| {{dash}} \|
8th Manipur State Film Festival 2013 \| Best Actress \| Yaiskulgee Pakhang Angaoba \|
11th Manipur State Film Awards 2018 \| Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Female \| Chinglen Sana \| {{cite web \|url=http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/54111/enakta-leirigei-to-be-awarded-best-feature-film-in-11th-manipur-state-film-awards \|title='Enakta Leirigei' to be awarded best feature film in 11th Manipur State Film Awards \|website=ifp.co.in \|access-date=30 November 2018 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181130114744/http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/54111/enakta-leirigei-to-be-awarded-best-feature-film-in-11th-manipur-state-film-awards \|archive-date=30 November 2018 \|url-status=dead}}{{cite web \|url=http://www.manipur.org/news/2018/11/30/winners-of-film-awards-named-2/ \|title=Winners of Film Awards named – Manipur News \|date=30 November 2018 \|access-date=30 November 2018 \|archive-date=30 November 2018 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181130202034/http://www.manipur.org/news/2018/11/30/winners-of-film-awards-named-2/ \|url-status=live}}
9th MANIFA 2020 \| Best Actor in a Leading Role - Female \| Inamma \| {{Cite news \|date=13 July 2020 \|title=9th MANIFA winners announced; 'Eikhoisibu Kanano' wins Best Manipuri Feature Film award \|work=Imphal Free Press \|url=https://www.ifp.co.in/1216/9th-manifa-winners-announced-eikhoisibu-kanano-wins-best-manipuri-feature-film-award \|access-date=10 May 2023}}
1st Northeast India International Film Festival 2022, Dimapur \| rowspan="5"\|Best Actress \| rowspan="5"\|Lembi Leima \| {{Cite news \|date=27 March 2023 \|title=Manipuri Film Lembi Leima won Best Film (Gold) at the 1st Northeast Film Festival, Mumbai 2023 \|work=Bollywood Couch \|url=https://www.bollywoodcouch.com/manipuri-film-lembi-leima-won-best-film-gold-at-the-1st-northeast-film-festival-mumbai-2023/ \|access-date=11 September 2023}}
Sitannavasal International Film Festival 2022 \| rowspan="2"\|{{Cite news\|url=https://www.thesangaiexpress.com/Encyc/2023/10/23/IMPHAL-Oct-22-Short-film-Lembi-Leima-has-won-a-host-of-awards-including-the-Best-Asian-Short-Film-at-the-Th.html#/\|title='Lembi Leima'\|accessdate=2 October 2024\|newspaper=The Sangai Express}}
Thilsri International Film Festival 2023, Chennai
Golden Fern Films Award 2023 \|
4th Empty Space International Short Film Festival 2024 \| {{Cite web\|url=https://nenow.in/north-east-news/manipur/manipur-film-lembi-leima-shines-at-international-short-film-festival.html\|title=Manipur film “Lembi Leima” shines at International Short Film Festival \|accessdate=2 October 2024\|website=nenow.in}}

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Award

! Category

! Film

! {{Tooltip|Ref.|References}}

5th RJ Film Vision Special Award 2011

| Special Jury Award

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8th Manipur State Film Festival 2013

| Best Actress

| Yaiskulgee Pakhang Angaoba

11th Manipur State Film Awards 2018

| Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Female

| Chinglen Sana

| {{cite web |url=http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/54111/enakta-leirigei-to-be-awarded-best-feature-film-in-11th-manipur-state-film-awards |title='Enakta Leirigei' to be awarded best feature film in 11th Manipur State Film Awards |website=ifp.co.in |access-date=30 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181130114744/http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/54111/enakta-leirigei-to-be-awarded-best-feature-film-in-11th-manipur-state-film-awards |archive-date=30 November 2018 |url-status=dead}}{{cite web |url=http://www.manipur.org/news/2018/11/30/winners-of-film-awards-named-2/ |title=Winners of Film Awards named – Manipur News |date=30 November 2018 |access-date=30 November 2018 |archive-date=30 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181130202034/http://www.manipur.org/news/2018/11/30/winners-of-film-awards-named-2/ |url-status=live}}

9th MANIFA 2020

| Best Actor in a Leading Role - Female

| Inamma

| {{Cite news |date=13 July 2020 |title=9th MANIFA winners announced; 'Eikhoisibu Kanano' wins Best Manipuri Feature Film award |work=Imphal Free Press |url=https://www.ifp.co.in/1216/9th-manifa-winners-announced-eikhoisibu-kanano-wins-best-manipuri-feature-film-award |access-date=10 May 2023}}

1st Northeast India International Film Festival 2022, Dimapur

| rowspan="5"|Best Actress

| rowspan="5"|Lembi Leima

| {{Cite news |date=27 March 2023 |title=Manipuri Film Lembi Leima won Best Film (Gold) at the 1st Northeast Film Festival, Mumbai 2023 |work=Bollywood Couch |url=https://www.bollywoodcouch.com/manipuri-film-lembi-leima-won-best-film-gold-at-the-1st-northeast-film-festival-mumbai-2023/ |access-date=11 September 2023}}

Sitannavasal International Film Festival 2022

| rowspan="2"|{{Cite news|url=https://www.thesangaiexpress.com/Encyc/2023/10/23/IMPHAL-Oct-22-Short-film-Lembi-Leima-has-won-a-host-of-awards-including-the-Best-Asian-Short-Film-at-the-Th.html#/|title='Lembi Leima'|accessdate=2 October 2024|newspaper=The Sangai Express}}

Thilsri International Film Festival 2023, Chennai

Golden Fern Films Award 2023

4th Empty Space International Short Film Festival 2024

| {{Cite web|url=https://nenow.in/north-east-news/manipur/manipur-film-lembi-leima-shines-at-international-short-film-festival.html|title=Manipur film “Lembi Leima” shines at International Short Film Festival |accessdate=2 October 2024|website=nenow.in}}

Selected filmography

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2006	Tellangga Mamei	Bembem	Oken Amakcham	Child Artist, Debut film	{{Cite web\|url=http://e-pao.net/epSubPageExtractor.asp?src=reviews.movies.Manipuri_cinema_Festival_and_beyond\|title=Manipuri cinema: Festival and beyond\|author=Angomcha Bimol Akoijam\|website=e-pao.net}}
rowspan="2"\|2009	Khangdreda Nongdamba	Bala	Romi Meitei		{{Cite web\|url=https://erang.e-pao.org/Behind/Photo_gallery_bts_Khangdreda.html\|title=Making of "Khangdreda Nongdamba" :: Part 1\|accessdate=29 September 2024\|website=erang.e-pao.org}}
Panthungee Wangmada	Linthoi	Yoimayai Mongsaba
rowspan="3"\|2010	Imagi Laman Singamdre	Niti	Romi Meitei		{{Cite web\|url=https://www.e-pao.net/epGallery.asp?id=2&src=Movies/PremierImagi201010_2\|title=Premiere of 'Imagi Laman Singamdre' at Bangalore :: 17 October 2010\|website=www.e-pao.net}}
Kadarmapee	Nungthil Chaibi	L. Prakash		{{Cite news\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/noted-manipuri-film-actor-saikhom-kamala-is-all-set-to-hold-a-special-show-of-her-second-production-christened-kadar-mapi-at-bangalore-on-november-8-and-at-imphal-on-november-4-i-have-chosen-november-8-to-coincide-with-ningol-chakouba-one-of-the-biggest-festivals-for-manipuri-women-kamala-25-who-has-so-far-acted-more-than-120-manipuri-feature-films-in-digital-format-said-on-sunday-/articleshow/6804070.cms\|title=Kamala is all set to hold a special show of her second production christened Kadar Mapi at Bangalore on November 8 and at Imphal on November 4\|accessdate=21 October 2021\|newspaper=Times of India\|date=24 October 2010 }}
21st Century's Kunti	Kethabi	Joy Soram		{{Cite news\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/science/fish-fry-for-the-manipuri-soul/articleshow/12399081.cms\|title=Fish fry for the Manipuri soul\|newspaper=Times of India\|date=25 March 2012 }}
rowspan="4"\|2011	Hanggam Maru Pokkhaibi	Mitlaobi	L. Surjakanta		{{Cite web\|url=https://e-pao.net/GP.asp?src=64..130622.jun22\|title=Script writer Herojit Naoroibam no more\|via=The Sangai Express\|website=e-pao.net}}
Loibataare Ta Raju	Molly	Pilu H.
Luhongbagi Ahing	Purnima	Bijgupta Laishram		{{cite web\|url=http://e-pao.net/GP.asp?src=24..040611.jun11\|title=Film 'Luhongbagi Ahing' released : 04th jun11 ~ E-Pao! Headlines\|website=e-pao.net}}
Yaiskulgee Pakhang Angaoba	Majaru	Homen D' Wai	Won Best Actress	{{Cite web\|url=http://e-pao.org/erang/Reviews/Yaiskulgee_Pakhang_Angouba_You_will_love_it.php\|title=Yaiskulgee Pakhang Angaoba - You will love it\|author=Ramesh Laishram\|access-date=17 December 2021\|website=e-pao.org}}
rowspan="5"\|2012	Taru Tarubi Maktabee	Maktabee	Tej Kshetri
Mami	Lily	Jeetendra Ningomba		{{Cite web\|url=https://kanglaonline.in/2012/08/the-bad-image-manipuri-feature-film-mami-review/\|title=The Bad Image – Manipuri Feature Film – Mami – Review\|website=kanglaonline.in\|date=17 August 2012 }}
Lamjasara	Fajarei	L. Prakash		{{Cite web\|url=https://e-pao.net/GP.asp?src=22..110213.feb13\|title=2012: A Good year for Manipur film industries\|website=e-pao.net}}
Manipur Express	Tampha	O. Gautam
Lamkhai	Thadoi	Ningthoukhongjam Medhajeet
rowspan="5"\|2013	Neelakasham Pachakadal Chuvanna Bhoomi	Assi	Sameer Thahir	Malayalam Debut	{{Cite web \|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2013/jul/16/when-kerala-called-surja-bala-hijam-497371.html \|title=When Kerala called Surja Bala Hijam \|website=The New Indian Express \|date=16 July 2013 \|access-date=15 April 2020 \|archive-date=20 December 2019 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191220041009/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2013/jul/16/When-Kerala-called-Surja-Bala-Hijam-497371.html \|url-status=live}}{{Cite news \|title=Five reasons why we love Dulquer Salmaan \|work=The Times of India \|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/photo-features/five-reasons-why-we-love-dulquer-salmaan/photostory/48935745.cms?from=mdr \|access-date=2023-08-11 \|issn=0971-8257}}
Mounao Thoibi	Thoibi	rowspan="2"\| Romi Meitei		{{Cite web\|url=http://e-pao.org/erang/Reviews/Mouna_Khatladi_Si_Ngaaktani_Observing_Manipuri_Digital_Films_By_Konsam_Panthoi.php\|title=Mouna Khatladi Si Ngaaktani: Observing Manipuri Digital Films\|author=Konsam Panthoi\|website=e-pao.org}}
Thajagee Maihing	Thaja		{{Cite web\|url=https://e-pao.org/erang/Reviews/Screening_of_Thajagi_Maiihing_in_Bangalore.php\|title=Screening of Thajagi Maihing in Bangalore\|author=Pukhrambam Linthoingambi / Dr. Moirangthem Jiban\|website=e-pao.org}}
Chow Chow Momo na haobara Shingju Bora na oinambara	Nungshitombi	RK Jiten		{{Cite web\|url=http://e-pao.net/epGallery.asp?id=9&src=Rock_Concert_Gallery/WildFlower20131015\|title=Wild Flower performing at promotional show of 'Chow-Chow Momo na haobra, Singju Bora na oinambra" at Jalandhar, Punjab :: 13 October 2013\|work=E-PAO}}
Tamoyaigee Ebecha	Ebecha	Pilu H.		{{Cite web \|title="Bala's new film "Tamoyaigee Ibecha" banned by Film Forum Manipur and MEELAL {{!}} Manipur Forum, Community, Discussions, News" \|url=http://manipurtalks.com/index.php?threads/balas-new-film-tamoyaigee-ibecha-banned-by-film-forum-manipur-and-meelal.5680/ \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160129095812/http://manipurtalks.com/index.php?threads/balas-new-film-tamoyaigee-ibecha-banned-by-film-forum-manipur-and-meelal.5680/ \|archive-date=29 January 2016 \|access-date=17 January 2022}}
rowspan="8"\|2014	Sathiba Danger	Sakhenbi	Ajit Ningthouja		{{Cite web\|url=http://www.kumhei.com/kumhei/112-movies/268-sathiba-danger\|title=SATHIBA DANGER PREMIERE SHOW\|website=www.kumhei.com}}
Sanagi Tangbal	Lingjelthoibi	Bijgupta Laishram		{{cite web\|url=http://www.kumhei.com/kumhei/movies/278-sanagi-tangbal \|title=Sanagi Tangbal Premiere Show \|website=www.kumhei.com}}
Meerang Mahum	Nganthoi	Ajit Ningthouja		{{Cite web\|url=https://e-pao.org/erang/Behind/2014/Gallery_Meerang_Mahum_2014_2.html\|title='Meerang Mahum' - Scenes / Behind the scenes #2 \|website=e-pao.org}}
23rd Century: Ngasigee Matungda	Thambal	Dinesh Tongbram		{{cite web\|url=http://www.kumhei.com/kumhei/movies/371-23rd-century\|title=23rd CENTURY Ngasigee Matungda - Kumhei}}
Hoo Chaage	Leishilembi	Denny Likmabam
Amukta Ani	Thoibi	Romi Meitei		{{Cite web\|url=http://www.e-pao.net/epSubPageExtractor.asp?src=announcements.Ann_2014.2nd_Red-carpet_event_and_premier_of_Amukta_Ani_at_BOAT_20140906\|title=2nd Red carpet event and premiere of Amukta Ani at BOAT - Date: 11th October 2014\|website=e-pao.net}}
Thabaton 2	Nungsithoi	Bijgupta Laishram		{{Cite web\|title=Dy CM raises NE Film City in State banner : 06th oct14 ~ E-Pao! Headlines \|url=http://e-pao.net/GP.asp?src=3..061014.oct14\|website=e-pao.net}}
Delhi Mellei	Mellei	Ajit Ningthouja		{{Cite web \|last=KanglaOnline \|date=2015-10-27 \|title=Movie Review: Moral Lessons from Mellei's Life – KanglaOnline \|url=http://kanglaonline.com/2015/10/moral-lessons-from-melleis-life/ \|access-date=2023-08-11 \|language=en-US}}
rowspan="7"\|2015	Toro	Thoibi	Kirmil Soraisam		{{Cite web\|url=https://e-pao.net/epSubPageExtractor.asp?src=announcements.Ann_2015.Toro_Film_Release_at_BOAT_20150311\|title=Toro : Film Release at Bhagyachandra Open Air Theatre (BOAT) Date : 9th April, 2015 \|website=e-pao.net}}
Da Lem	Sorinchon	Hemanta Khuman		{{Cite web\|url=https://e-pao.net/epSubPageExtractor.asp?src=announcements.Ann_2015.Da_Lem_Film_released_at_MFDC_20150209\|title=Da Lem : Film released at MFDC Date : 14th February, 2015 \|website=e-pao.net}}
Nungshit Mapi	Thambal	Ajit Ningthouja		{{Cite web\|date=2015-10-13 \|title=NUNGSHIT MAPI \|url=http://www.kumhei.com/kumhei/movies/544-nungshit-mapi \|access-date=2023-08-11 \|website=www.kumhei.com}}
Cheikhei	Sanatombi	Premkumar Paonam		{{cite web\|url=http://www.kumhei.com/kumhei/movies/589-cheikhei\|title=Cheikhei - Kumhei}}
Angangba Mayek (Pizza 2)	Thanil	Dinesh Tongbram
Eikhoi Pabunggi	Engellei	Hemanta Khuman		{{Cite web\|url=http://e-pao.org/erang/Behind/2015/Gallery_Eikhoi_Pabunggi_2015_1.html\|title=Eikhoi Pabunggi :: Behind the Scenes - Part 1\|website=e-pao.org}}
Kum Kang Kum Kabi Chang	Tharo	Bishwamittra		{{cite web\|url=http://www.thesangaiexpress.com/film-released/ \|title=Film released \|publisher=The Sangai Express \|date=2015-12-11 \|accessdate=2016-01-14}}
rowspan="4"\|2016	Moreh Maru	Bala	O. Gautam		{{Cite web \|title="MOREH MARU at BOAT on 27th October 2016" \|url=http://machuonline.com/moreh-maru-at-boat-on-27th-october-2016/ \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161107052559/http://machuonline.com/moreh-maru-at-boat-on-27th-october-2016/ \|archive-date=7 November 2016 \|access-date=4 March 2017}}
Tharo Thambal	Tharo	Bijgupta Laishram
Khongfam	Tampha	Sudhir Kangjam
Sor	Usha	Ajit Ningthouja		{{Cite web\|url=https://manipurtimes.com/sor-manipur-digital-film-releasing-at-this-ningol-chakouba/\|title="Sor" Manipur Digital Film – Releasing at this Ningol Chakouba\|website=manipurtimes.com\|date=18 October 2016 }}
rowspan="6"\|2017	Iche Tampha	Thadoi	Bijgupta Laishram		{{cite news\|url=http://www.thesangaiexpress.com/film-released-3/ \|title=Film released \|newspaper=The Sangai Express \|date=2017-03-06}}
Mitlu	Thaarlin	Gyaneshwor Konj		{{Citation \| title=Mitlu \|date=2017-10-16 \|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7867200/ \|type=Drama \|access-date=2023-08-11 \|others=Gokul, Hemabati, Kheda \|publisher=Focus Films Manipur}}
Mani Mamou	Ningthibeees	Ajit Ningthouja		{{Cite web\|url=https://e-pao.org/erang/Interview/Heart_to_heart_talk_with_Ajit_Ningthouja_By_Bidyarani_Thingujam.php\|title=Heart-to-heart talk with Ajit Ningthouja : The multi-faceted personality of Manipuri Film industry \|author=Bidyarani Thingujam\|website=e-pao.org}}
Mr. Khadang	Thadoi	Chou En Lai		{{Cite web \|url=http://www.thepeopleschronicle.in/Archive/chronicle/2017/July/29-07-2017/Page_2.pdf \|title=Mr Khadang: Love story of a cow lover \|website=The People's Chronicle \|date=29 July 2017 \|access-date=15 April 2020 \|archive-date=30 March 2019 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190330044454/http://www.thepeopleschronicle.in/Archive/chronicle/2017/July/29-07-2017/Page_2.pdf \|url-status=live}}
Chinglen Sana	Langlen	Bijgupta Laishram	Best Actor - Supporting Role	{{Cite web\|url=https://nenow.in/entertainment/manipur-state-film-awards-distributed.html#google_vignette\|title=Manipur State Film awards distributed \|website=nenow.in\|date=16 December 2017 }}
Kaongamdraba Facebook	Tampha	AK. Gyaneshori
rowspan="8" \|2018	Sanagi Nga	Thaja	Romi Meitei		{{Cite web\|url=https://northeastlivetv.com/national/cannes-film-festival-2023-here-is-the-list-of-ne-film-personalities-attending-the-coveted-event/\|title=Cannes Film Festival 2023: Here is the list of NE film personalities attending the coveted event\|accessdate=2 October 2024\|website=northeastlivetv.com\|date=17 May 2023 }}
Who Said Boys Can't Wear Makeup? \|Herself \|Priyakanta Laishram \| \| {{Cite news\|date=3 October 2023\|title=Manipuri-English film promoting gender-neutral fashion to be screened in Mumbai \|work=East Mojo \|url=https://www.eastmojo.com/entertainment/2023/10/03/manipuri-english-film-promoting-gender-neutral-fashion-to-be-screened-in-mumbai/\|access-date=7 October 2023}}
Ebungee Echal	Leibaklei	Hemanta Khuman
Nungshibana Loire	Sana	Sadananda Salam
Chanu IPS	Laija	Sanaton Nongthomba		{{Cite web\|url=http://www.thepeopleschronicle.in/daily/english/3305\|title=Blessing ceremony for Manipuri film held\|newspaper=The People's Chronicle}}
Yotpi	Yoihenbi	Romi Meitei		{{Cite web\|url=https://e-pao.net/epSubPageExtractor.asp?src=leisure.Rock_Concert.Jack_RK_Hip_Hop_from_Manipur_A_Profile_By_Daniel_Chabungbam\|title=Jack RK : Hip Hop from Manipur :: A Profile \|author=Daniel Chabungbam\|website=e-pao.net}}
Pari Imom	Sanatombi	Bijgupta Laishram		{{Cite web\|url=https://e-pao.org/erang/Behind/2018/Gallery_PariImom_2018_1.html\|title=Scenes from 'Pari Imom' - #1 \|website=e-pao.org}}
Hidak Tombi	Tombi	Chou En Lai
rowspan="10"\|2019	Kao Phaaba	Matouleibi	Ishomani
Ichadi Manini	Yaiphabi	Geet Yumnam		{{Cite web \|title=9th MANIFA winners announced; 'Eikhoisibu Kanano' wins Best Manipuri Feature Film award\|url=https://www.ifp.co.in/1216/9th-manifa-winners-announced-eikhoisibu-kanano-wins-best-manipuri-feature-film-award\|access-date=2023-08-11\|website=Imphal Free Press}}
Inamma	Memtombi	Homeshwori	Won Best Actress at 9th MANIFA 2020	{{Cite news\|title=9th MANIFA winners announced; 'Eikhoisibu Kanano' wins Best Manipuri Feature Film award\|url=https://www.ifp.co.in/movies/9th-manifa-winners-announced-eikhoisibu-kanano-wins-best-manipuri-feature-film-award\|access-date=2023-08-11\|newspaper=Imphal Free Press}}
Namase Chaphu Huranbini	Memsana	Herojit Naoroibam		{{Cite web\|url=https://www.cbfcindia.gov.in/main/hindi/pages/RTI.pdf\|title=Language wise List of the feature films Indian/Foreign - CBFC\|access-date=3 July 2021\|website=www.cbfcindia.gov.in}}
Wakchingi Len	Yaiphabi	Bijgupta Laishram		{{Cite web\|url=https://www.cbfcindia.gov.in/main/hindi/pages/RTI.pdf\|title=Language wise List of the feature films Indian/Foreign - CBFC\|access-date=3 July 2021\|website=www.cbfcindia.gov.in}}
Mutlamdai Thaomei	Thaballei	Sudhir Kangjam
Thabaton 3	Nungsithoi	Bijgupta Laishram		{{Cite news\|title=Court restrains 'Yaipha Thouni Thouram' of Thabaton 4, 5 \|url=https://www.ifp.co.in/6344/court-restrains-yaipha-thouni-thouram-of-thabaton-4-5 \|access-date=2023-02-26 \|newspaper=Imphal Free Press}}
Chanu IPS 2	Laija	Sanaton Nongthomba		{{Cite web\|title=Manipur Film Journalists body to introduce annual Manipuri Feature Film Award\|url=https://nenow.in/entertainment/manipur-film-journalists-body-to-introduce-annual-manipuri-feature-film-award.html\|publisher=Northeast Now\|date=9 September 2020}}
Mamal Naidraba Thamoi	Nurei	Gyanand		{{Cite news\|title=Nominees out for 9th MANIFA 2020\|url=https://www.thesangaiexpress.com/Encyc/2020/2/16/IMPHAL-Feb-16-List-of-the-nominees-for-the-9th-Manipur-Film-Awards-MANIFA-2020-is-out-Including-two-tribal-dialect-films-a-total-of-19-films-will-be-competing-for-the-MANIFA-2020-awards-.html\|newspaper=The Sangai Express}}
Eerei	Eethak	Krishnakumar Gurumayum		{{Cite web\|url=https://e-pao.net/GP.asp?src=16..100920.sep20\|title=Manipur Film Journalists and Critics Award to be given annually\|accessdate=2 October 2024\|website=e-pao.net}}
rowspan="2"\|2020	Aronba Wari	Mainoubi	OC Meira		{{Cite news\|url=https://www.thesangaiexpress.com/Encyc/2020/3/19/IMPHAL-Mar-19The-premier-of-Aronba-Wari-a-Manipuri-feature-film-produced-by-Seuti-Films-Production-slated-to-be-held-on-March-21-at-MSFDS-has-been-postponed-following-the-prohibition-by-authori.amp.html\|title=Events cancelled\|newspaper=The Sangai Express}}
15 August: A Love Story		Krishnand Ningombam
rowspan="4"\|2022	Shamjabee	Nungsitombi	Premkumar Paonam
Ningol	Tarubi	L. Surjakanta		{{Cite web\|url=https://in.bookmyshow.com/movies/ningol/ET00352316\|title=Ningol (2023) - Movie - Book My Show\|accessdate=2 October 2024\|website=in.bookmyshow.com}}
Wangma Wangmada	Actress	Kirmil Soraisam		{{Cite web\|url=https://e-pao.net/epSubPageExtractor.asp?src=news_section.Press_Release.Press_Release_2022.Wangma_Wangmada_Feature_Film_Media_Show_20221221\|title="Wangma Wangmada" : Feature Film helds Media Show - Nambol, 17th December 2022\|website=e-pao.net}}
Lembi Leima	Surjabala	Mayank Pratap Singh		{{Cite news\|date=2022-11-26\|title=Working in a Manipuri film was a first for me: Bijou Thaangjam \|work=The Times of India \|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/working-in-a-manipuri-film-was-a-first-for-me-bijou-thaangjam/articleshow/95786108.cms \|access-date=2023-08-11}}{{Cite web\|last=Journal\|first=North East Film\|date=2023-04-26\|title=Lembi Leima (2023): A tale of a brave and honest woman\|url=https://northeastfilmjournal.com/lembi-leima-2023-a-tale-of-a-brave-and-honest-woman\|access-date=2023-08-11}}
rowspan="2"\|2024	Boong	Mandakini	Lakshmipriya Devi		{{Cite web \|title=Indian director Lakshmipriya Devi's 'Boong' premieres at TIFF\|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/indian-director-lakshmipriya-devi-s-boong-premieres-at-tiff-101726047218751-amp.html\|access-date=2024-09-16\|author=Anirudh Bhattacharyya\|newspaper=Hindustan Times}}
Laangoi	Henthoi	Manoranjan Longjam
2025	Nung Onkhraba Thamoi	Thoibi	Surjit Khuman

References

External links

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Category:1992 births

Category:Meitei people

Category:Indian film actresses

Category:People from Imphal West district

Category:Actresses from Manipur

Category:Actresses in Meitei cinema

Category:Actresses in Malayalam cinema

Category:21st-century Indian actresses