Surja Bala Hijam, better known as Bala Hijam is an Indian actress, who predominantly appears in Manipuri films. She is known for her lead roles in movies like Yaiskulgee Pakhang Angaoba, Manipur Express, Sanagi Tangbal, Neelakasham Pachakadal Chuvanna Bhoomi and Wakchingi Len.
Eikhoi Pabunggi is a 2016 multi-starrer comedy Manipuri film directed by Hemanta Khuman and written by Binoranjan Oinam. The film features Denny Likmabam, Leishangthem Tonthoi, Bala Hijam, Eshita Yengkhom, Biju Ningombam, Ithoi Oinam, Suraj Sharma Laimayum, Pilot Naorem and Mukabala (Loya) Maibam in the lead roles. The film was released on 17 September 2016 at Bhagyachandra Open Air Theatre (BOAT), Imphal.
Nungshi Feijei is a 2015 Manipuri film directed by Chou-En-Lai and produced by Ab Atom. The film features Gurumayum Bonny, Khaba, Mukabala Maibam, Soma Laishram, Biju Ningombam and Ithoi Oinam in the lead roles. The story of the film was written by Nanao and screenplay by Chaiba. The film is a remake of the 2013 Tollywood (Telugu) film Gunde Jaari Gallanthayyinde. It was released at Bhagyachandra Open Air Theatre (BOAT), Imphal, on 7 December 2015. A sequel to the film titled Nungshi Feijei 2 was released in October 2016.
Aliyah is a 2018 Indian Manipuri film directed by Yoimayai Mongsaba, written by Binoranjan Oinam and produced by Reshi Thokchom. The film features Artina Thoudam in the title role and Gurumayum Bonny in the lead roles. The film was released on 19 August 2018 at MSFDS, Palace Compound, Imphal.
Ima Machet Icha Tangkhai is a 2021 Manipuri film directed by Khoibam Homeshwori and produced by Chingsubam Khumanleima for Luwang Films. It stars Gokul Athokpam, Gurumayum Bonny, Abenao Elangbam, Soma Laishram and Luwangthoibi Chanu. The movie was released on 7 November 2021 at Manipur State Film Development Society in the Palace Compound, Imphal, with MP and titular king Leishemba Sanajaoba attending as the chief guest. It was also screened at the Sangai Film Festival 2022, which was organised as a part of the Manipur Sangai Festival.
Larei Lathup is a 2021 Manipuri film written and directed by Ojitbabu Ningthoujam. It stars Silheiba Ningthoujam and Ithoi Oinam in the lead roles. The film was premiered at Manipur State Film Development Society (MSFDS) on 13 November 2021. It was the opening film (fiction) at the Festival of Cinemas of Manipur 2022, a 15-day long multi-lingual film festival organised by MSFDS in April 2022.
Khwairakpam Bishwamittra is an Indian film director, actor and script writer who works in theatre and Manipuri films. He first appeared on silver screen in the 1996 hit film Kanaga Hinghouni, where he co-directed with Chan Heisnam. Some of the famous films he directed include Kaorage, Torei and Sur Da Ngaojabee. He is also a renowned playwright of Manipuri Shumang Leelas and stage plays produced by AIR Imphal and Doordarshan DDK Imphal. As of 2022, his non-feature Eewai got official selection at the 4th Nepal Cultural International Film Festival 2022. Eewai was screened at the 28th Kolkata International Film Festival in Short and Documentary Panorama section on 19 and 21 December 2022 at Nandan-III and Sichir Mancha, Kolkata.
Akangba Nachom is a 2022 Manipuri film written by Binoranjan Oinam and directed by Inaocha Khundrakpam. It stars Silheiba Ningthoujam and Artina Thoudam in the lead roles. The film was released at Manipur State Film Development Society (MSFDS), Palace Compound, Imphal on 23 October 2022.
Eigi Nupi Tamnalai is a 2024 Manipuri film written and directed by Ojitbabu Ningthoujam. It stars Silheiba Ningthoujam, Gepelina Mayanglambam and Ithoi Oinam in the lead roles. The film was premiered at Manipur State Film Development Society (MSFDS), Palace Compound, Imphal on 12 July 2024. It was also theatrically released on 24 August 2024 at Kumecs Cinema, Kakwa.
Ashengba Eral is a 2023 Manipuri film directed by OC Meira and produced by Kshetrimayum Subadani, under the banner of Dosuyali Films and presented by Leishang. It stars Kshetrimayum Rashi in the lead role. The movie is based on the book of the same title. The film was premiered on 26 February 2023 at Manipur State Film Development Society (MSFDS), Imphal.
Samadon is a 2022 Manipuri film written by Herojit Naoroibam and directed by Inaocha Khundrakpam. It stars Daya Kshetrimayum, Danube Kangjam and Ratana Kshetrimayum in the lead roles. The film was released at Manipur State Film Development Society (MSFDS), Imphal on 5 November 2022.
Tharoi Ahambei Mahao is a 2022 Manipuri film written and produced by Ranjit Ningthouja and directed by Khoibam Homeshwori, under the banner of Home Films Manipur. It stars Silheiba Ningthoujam and Ithoi Oinam in the lead roles. The film was released at Manipur State Film Development Society (MSFDS), Palace Compound, Imphal on 30 April 2022. It is based on the Shumang Kumhei of the same title.
Khullaksha is a 2022 Manipuri film written and directed by Satyajit BK and produced by Barun Elangbam under the banner of Pibarel Films. It stars Bobo Ningthoukhongjam, Ballondy Yumnam, Melory Wahengbam and Laitomsha in the lead roles. The film was released at Manipur State Film Development Society (MSFDS), Palace Compound, Imphal on 4 June 2022.
Awaiba Mapu is a 2022 Manipuri film written and produced by Ranjit Ningthouja and directed by Khoibam Homeshwori, under the banner of Home Films Manipur. It stars Bonium Thokchom and Sonia Samjetsabam in the lead roles. The film was released at Manipur State Film Development Society (MSFDS), Palace Compound, Imphal on 3 July 2022. Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) certified the film in 2021 but was released in 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Nungshi Lottery Phaorehe is a 2022 romantic comedy Manipuri film directed by O. Gautam and produced by Sunin Angomcha under the banner of Mashu Maben Films. It stars Silheiba Ningthoujam, Dolly Gurumayum and Kripalaxmi Gurumayum in the lead roles. The movie was theatrically released at Friends Talkies, Paona Bazar in October 2022. It was also screened on the opening day of the Sangai Film Festival 2022, which was organised as a part of the Manipur Sangai Festival. The film was certified by CBFC in 2021, but was released in 2022.
Denny Likmabam is an Indian actor from Manipur. His films include Phairenthagi Angaoba Leichil, Kaorage, Khuji, Nungshi Hekta Hairage, Hi Sweety Hello Preety and Hiyai.
Silheiba Ningthoujam is an Indian actor who appears in Manipuri films. He has won a number of accolades, including a Manipur State Film Award. His main mentor in acting and cinema is his eldest brother and celebrated filmmaker, Ojitbabu Ningthoujam. He started portraying lead roles in movies, starting with the 2014 film Leikai Lallumba. His famous movies include Korounganba series, Leikai Lallumba, Wakchingi Len, Ei Actor Natte and Larei Lathup.
