Lairenjam Olen

{{Infobox person

| image = Lairenjam Olen.png

| caption = Olen in Thasi Thanou (2010)

| occupation = Actor, Politician

| years active = 1996 – 2019

|birth_name = Lairenjam Olendro

| birth_date = 1973

| birth_place = Laipham Khunou Mamang Leikai Post Lamlong, Imphal, Manipur

| nationality = Indian

| relatives =

| parents = Lairenjam Shyamkesho
Lairenjam Ongbi Ebemhal

| spouse = Ningthoukhongjam Harimati

| awards = Best Male Actor (2005–2007),
Best Actor (2007)

}}

Lairenjam Olen is an Indian actor who predominantly appears in Manipuri films.{{Cite web|url=http://e-pao.org/erang/Actor/Olen.php|title=Olen - E-rang :: E-pao Movie Channel|website=e-pao.org}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.manipuronline.in/about/entertainment|title=Entertainment in Manipur|accessdate=7 December 2021|website=www.manipuronline.in}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.himalmag.com/chopsticks-in-manipur-korean-culture-india/|title=Chopsticks in Manipur|author=AKOIJAM SUNITA|accessdate=7 December 2021|website=www.himalmag.com}} 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.{{Cite web|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/north-east/relevant-theme-backed-by-a-moral/cid/594701|title=Relevant theme backed by a moral|website=www.telegraphindia.com}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.oneindia.com/2008/01/20/manipuri-film-awards-announced-olen-best-actor-1200902527.html|title=Manipuri Film awards announced, Olen best actor|date=21 January 2008|website=Oneindia}}{{Cite web|url=https://manipurtimes.com/actor-olen-a-much-loved-actor-of-the-people/|title=Actor Olen : a much loved actor of the people|work=Manipurtimes|date=4 July 2013|last=Ngangbam|first=Amukhomba}} 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.{{Cite web|url=https://themorningbell.in/containment-zone-families-receive-aid/|title=Containment zone families receive aid|accessdate=7 December 2021|website=themorningbell.in}}

Accolades

Lairenjam Olen was honoured with different titles at several film awards and festivals.

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Award ! Category ! Film ! {{Tooltip\|Ref.\|References}}
North East TV People's Choice Awards 2004, Guwahati \| Best Actor in Manipuri Film \| rowspan="2"\|Nungsi Hekta Hairage \|
RJ Vision Special Film Award 2005-2007 \| Best Male Actor \|
First Festival of Manipur Cinema 2007 \| Best Actor - Male \| Lallasi Pal \| {{Cite web\|url=http://e-pao.net/GP.asp?src=5..140108.jan08\|title=Festival of Manipuri cinema ends\|accessdate=7 December 2021\|website=e-pao.net}}
8th Manipur State Film Festival 2013 \| Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Male \| Thasi Thanou \| {{Cite web\|url=http://www.e-pao.net/epGallery.asp?id=6&src=Movies/8thManipurFilmFestival20131224\|title=8th Manipur State Film Festival 2013 Awards :: December 24, 2013\|accessdate=5 December 2021\|website=e-pao.net}}

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Award

! Category

! Film

! {{Tooltip|Ref.|References}}

North East TV People's Choice Awards 2004, Guwahati

| Best Actor in Manipuri Film

| rowspan="2"|Nungsi Hekta Hairage

RJ Vision Special Film Award 2005-2007

| Best Male Actor

First Festival of Manipur Cinema 2007

| Best Actor - Male

| Lallasi Pal

| {{Cite web|url=http://e-pao.net/GP.asp?src=5..140108.jan08|title=Festival of Manipuri cinema ends|accessdate=7 December 2021|website=e-pao.net}}

8th Manipur State Film Festival 2013

| Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Male

| Thasi Thanou

| {{Cite web|url=http://www.e-pao.net/epGallery.asp?id=6&src=Movies/8thManipurFilmFestival20131224|title=8th Manipur State Film Festival 2013 Awards :: December 24, 2013|accessdate=5 December 2021|website=e-pao.net}}

Selected filmography

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Year ! Film ! Role ! Director
1996 \|Khongchat \|Tomba \|O. Sanou
2002 \|Lallasi Pal \|Tompok \|Mayanglangbam Raghumani (Eepu)
rowspan="4"\|2004 \|Icham Chamna \|Nganthoi & Thonba \|Eepu
Nungshi Hekta Hairage \|Phairen \|Ksh. Kishorekumar
Dr. Yaima \|Yaima \|Homen D' Wai
Chang Shi Chang \|Imo \|Eepu
2005 \|Mr. Lakhipyari \|Lakhi \|Homen D' Wai
rowspan="6"\|2006 \|Khongul \|Hemba \|O. Jiten
Radha-Rani \|Jiten \|O. Gautam
Tellangga Mamei \|Bimol \|Oken Amakcham
Best Friend (Eta Chanabi) \|Thanil \|O. Sanou
Mittrang Keithel \|Munan \|Homen D' Wai
Lakhipurgi Lakhipyari \|Amar \|L. Surjakanta
rowspan="2" \|2007 \|Thoiba Thoibi \|Thoiba \|Romi Meitei
Yenning Amadi Likla \|Ibohal \|Makhonmani Mongsaba
rowspan="4" \|2008 \|Nongallakpa \|Lala \|Bhabeshwar Mayengbam
Keishamthong Thoibi \|Eigya Pameshor \|O. Gautam
Kekoo Lotpee \|Lanjenba \|Homen D' Wai
Tayai \|Ibochouba \|K. Bimol Sharma
rowspan="6" \|2009 \|Leeklam \|Thawaijao \|Homen D' Wai
Paokhum \|Anand \|Bishwamittra
Atiyagee Meenok \|Phairen \|Ksh. Kishorekumar
Lonthoktabagee Wari \|Sanathoi \|Diya Khwairakpam
Yumleima Lamleima \|Buddhi \|Seema & Homen D' Wai
Eegi Machu \|Imotomba \|Keiphah
rowspan="4"\|2010 \|Nangdi Eigi Thawaini \|Pakchao \|O. Gautam
21st Century's Kunti \|Rajlakshmi's brother \|Joy Soram
Tillaikhombee \|Lemba \|Bishwamittra
Thasi Thanou \|Ibomcha \|Eepu
rowspan="2"\|2011 \|Govindagee Sarik Makhol \|Eigyamu \|Homen D' Wai
Miraang \|Kulabidhu \|Aribam Syam Sharma
2012 \|Leipaklei \|Ibotomba \|Aribam Syam Sharma
2014 \|Sanarik \|Doren \|L. Rajesh
rowspan="2"\|2016 \|Yaibikol \|Ningthou \|R.K. Homen
Ingagee Thanil \|Tomba \|Mohindro (KAMS)
2017 \|Ningol Chakkouba \|Tomba \|Sanaton Nongthomba
2018 \|Naitom \|Thoi's father \|Dinesh Phundongbam
2019 \|Nongphadok Lakpa Atithi \|Ibohal \|Aribam Syam Sharma

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Year

! Film

! Role

! Director

1996

|Khongchat

|Tomba

|O. Sanou

2002

|Lallasi Pal

|Tompok