Raju Nong

Raju Nong
Born	Adhikarimayum Pumananda Sharma Thangmeiband Yumnam Leikai, Manipur, India
Nationality	Indian
Education	Graduation, Liberal College
Occupation(s)	Actor, Singer
Spouse	Adhikarimayum Ongbi Mirabai Devi
Parent(s)	Adhikarimayum Maipaksana Adhikarimayum Ongbi Sitarani Devi

Raju Nong is an Indian actor and singer who appears in Manipuri films. ^{[1] [2] [3]} He is popularly known for his hit song Ho Nong and since then, he has been known as Raju Nong. ^{[4] [5]} Some of his famous movies include Meera Memcha , Lanmei Thanbi, Nobap , Liklaai, Gaari Driver, Loibataare Ta Raju and Tillaikhombee . ^[6] As of 2025, his film Phouoibee , directed by Rakesh Moirangthem, got official selection at the 31st Kolkata International Film Festival. ^{[7] [8]}

Early life and education

Raju Nong started attending music classes at the TG School Centre (Music College) after completing his high school. He studied till second year. He attended school at Adam Jati High School and completed his graduation from Liberal College, Luwangsangbam. ^[9]

Career

Raju Nong joined his classes at Laishram Mema's Music centre and also cleared Visharat from CTI in the year 1996–97, guided by Oja Kameshor. Around that year, he became an approved artist of All India Radio. In 2002, he came up with a solo album Ho Nong. With no financial back up, one of his friend Ranbir invested the entire amount of ₹ 1 lakh for the recordings at Bindiya Recording Centre, Pishumthong. Another friend Tarachand helped him in the lyrics of the album. The song became a hit. ^[10] His debut film is Meera Memcha (2007), which had a successful run of more than 50 days at Friends Talkies, Imphal. Other popular movies of Raju Nong are Liklaai, Lanmei Thanbi, Loibataare Ta Raju and Nobap . ^[11]

Accolades

Raju Nong was honoured with different titles at several film awards and festivals.

Award	Category	Film	Result	Ref.
7th Manipur State Film Festival 2010	Best Actor in a Lead Role - Male	Bomb Blast	Won	[12] [13]
1st MANIFA 2012	Best Actor	Tillaikhombee	Won	[14] [15] [16]
First Festival of Manipuri Cinema 2007	Best Actor	Meera Memcha	Nominated	[17] [18]
9th MANIFA 2020	Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Male	Pandam Amada	Nominated	[19] [20]

Selected filmography

Year	Film	Role	Director	Ref.
2007	Meera Memcha	Raju	Mohendro	[21]
2008	Liklaai	Boinao	Pilu H.
	Nungshiba Hooni		Khwairakpam Bishwamittra
	Lanmei Thanbi	Police	Chou En Lai & O. Mangi
2009	Nobap	Thambou	Heisnam Tomba	[22] [23]
	Gaari Driver		Romi Meitei
	Bomb Blast	Chingkhei	Birendra Salam
2010	Tillaikhombee	Yaiphaba	Khwairakpam Bishwamittra	[24]
2011	Loibataare Ta Raju	Raju	Pilu H.
2012	Lamkhai	Thawan	Ningthoukhongjam Medhajeet
	Lanphamda Ibeni	Judge	Romi Meitei	[25] [26]
2017	Mari (Relation)	Militant	Maibam Bankim
	Tomthin Shija	Tomthin's father	Bobby Haobam	[27]
	Wakching Thagee Sanarei		K. Bimol Sharma	[28]
2018	Laman Ama	Thouba	Sanad Aribam	[29]
2019	Pandam Amada	Malem's father	O. Gautam	[30] [31]
2025	Phouoibee	Iboyaima	Rakesh Moirangthem	[32]

References

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2. Angomcha Bimol Akoijam. "Manipuri cinema: Festival and beyond". e-pao.net.
3. "Raju Nong Songs - Gaana". /gaana.com. Retrieved 10 October 2025.
4. "Raju Nong - Actor - Erang". e-pao.org. Retrieved 10 October 2025.
5. "JioSaavn Artist - Raju Nong - Songs". www.jiosaavn.com. Retrieved 10 October 2025.
6. Khan, M. Nawaz (30 June 2014). "Growth of Manipuri Digital Films". Communication Today.
7. "PHOUOIBEE selected for 31st Kolkata International Film Festival 2025". Imphal Times. Retrieved 17 October 2025.
8. "Manipuri Film Phouoibee Selected for 31st Kolkata International Film Festival". manipur-update.com. Retrieved 17 October 2025.
9. James Khangembam. "Raju Nong – a singer turned actor". manipurtimes.com. Retrieved 10 October 2025.
10. "Entertainment in Manipur". www.manipuronline.in. Retrieved 10 October 2025.
11. Suhit Kelkar. "Manipur Masala - A regional film industry looks beyond its borders". caravanmagazine.in. Retrieved 10 October 2025.
12. "Glittering end to 7th state film festival; Chief minister pledges Rs. 10 lakh award for Mary Kom".
13. "Nobap walks away with the lion's share at 7th film fest : 21st sep10 ~ E-Pao! Headlines".
14. "Raju Nong, Seema win Best Actors' awards". e-pao.net. Retrieved 10 October 2025.
15. "Nominees of Manipuri Film awards announced". e-pao.net. Retrieved 10 October 2025.
16. "Nominees of Manipuri Film awards announced". e-pao.net. Retrieved 10 October 2025.
17. "Manipuri Film awards announced, Olen best actor". One India.
18. "Festival of Manipuri cinema ends". e-pao.net.
19. "9th Manipuri Film Awards MANIFA 2020 Result announced". e-pao.net.
20. "List of nominees 9th Manipur Film Awards MANIFA 2020". e-pao.net.
21. "Still want to act, but in an offbeat role, says Kshetrimayum Rashi". Imphal Free Press .
22. M.C. Thoiba. "Football boys on a roll". The Telegraph.
23. "Frames of peace". The Hindu.
24. M.C. THOIBA. "A brave attempt at realism: Tillaikhombee". The Telegraph. Retrieved 14 July 2021.
25. "Manipur Pony and Lanphamda Ibeni screened". Imphal Times. Retrieved 10 October 2025.
26. "Public support behind growth of Manipur Film Industry – Romi Meitei". manipurtimes.com. Retrieved 10 October 2025.
27. "Tomthin Shija Movie Screening Delhi at Delhi - Events High". www.eventshigh.com.
28. "Scenes from 'Wakching Thagi Sanarei' - #1". e-pao.org. Retrieved 14 October 2025.
29. Kashyap, Archita (June 8, 2019). "As northeastern cinema gains visibility at international film festivals, a look at what's driving the change". Firstpost. Retrieved 2021-05-20.
30. "Pandam Amada | A film by O Gautam". Mami Taibang.
31. "Manipur Film Awards: Pandam Amada wins best feature film". Imphal Free Press. 21 May 2020. Retrieved 10 October 2025.
32. "Official Selection - Competition on Indian Language's Films - 31st Kolkata International Film Festival". kiff.in. Retrieved 16 October 2025.

External links

• Raju Nong at IMDb