Iboyaima Khuman

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Iboyaima Khuman
Born
Ibungo Yaima

(1953-03-01) 1 March 1953 (age 72)
NationalityIndian
Occupation Actor
ParentLaishram Iboton (father)

Iboyaima Khuman (born 1 March 1953) is a prominent Shumang Kumhei (Courtyard theatre) artist born in Manipur, India. [1] He has been conferred best actor, [2] best director awards in his long journey in Shumang Kumhei, a unique traditional Manipuri Art form not found in any parts of the globe. [3] [4]

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Early life

Iboyaima Khuman grew up as a timid and reserved boy since childhood. He did his primary education at Uchekon Takhok Mapal High School and Wangkhei Boys' School and passed Matriculation from Meetei Mayek High School, Kongba.

Awards

Selected Shumang Kumhei plays

Selected filmography

YearFilmDirector
2000Echelsida Oken Amakcham
2002 Lammei Oken Amakcham
2005Dr. Yaima Homen D' Wai
2008 Keishamthong Thoibi Oinam Gautam Singh
2012Highway 39: Punshi Lambida Homen D' Wai
2014 23rd Century: Ngasigee Matungda Dinesh Tongbram

References

  1. "Rendezvous with multifaceted Shumang Leela actor Iboyaima Khuman". manipurtimes.com. 26 September 2016.
  2. "Shallow portrayal of drug addiction - Plays fail to go into root cause". www.telegraphindia.com.
  3. "'Shumang leela reflects society' : 16th sep15 ~ E-Pao! Headlines". e-pao.net.
  4. "Shumang leela artiste Iboyaima Khuman well and alive". Imphal Free Press.
  5. "Eyaithakki Thambal staged ~ E-Pao! News About Manipur". e-pao.net.