Suraj Ngashepam

Suraj Ngashepam
Born	Suraj Meitei Ngashepam (1996-03-07)7 March 1996 Tangkham Maning Leikai, Manipur, India
Nationality	Indian
Occupation	Actor
Parent(s)	Ngashepam Joy Singh Ngashepam Ongbi Kananbala Devi

Suraj Ngashepam is an Indian actor who appears in Manipuri films. ^[1] Besides films, he has also acted in a 2019 Shumang leela Mou Ahum Ningol Ama alongside Deepson (Pandum) Senjam, a production of Peace Maker Artistes' Association. ^{[2] [3]} Some of his popular movies include Aronba Wari , Oneness and Taru Tarubi . ^[4] His 2024 feature Oitharei has earned accolades and participated in various film festivals, which include the 1st Waterfront Indie Film Festival 2025, Mumbai. ^[5]

Accolades

Suraj Ngashepam was honoured with different titles at several film awards and festivals.

Award	Category	Film	Result	Ref.
17th Manipur State Film Awards 2025	Best Actor in a Leading Role - Male	Oitharei	Won	[6] [7]
12th MANIFA 2025	Best Actor in a Lead Role - Male		Won	[8] [9]
Prag Cine Awards 2024	Best Actor - Male (North East)	Thambal: The Legacy of Celestial Flower	Nominated	[10] [11]

Selected filmography

Year	Film	Role	Director	Ref.
2019	Namase Chaphu Huranbini	Imocha	Herojit Naoroibam	[12]
2020	Aronba Wari	Dr. Lamnganba	OC Meira	[13] [14]
2021	Nangsu Khangu	Kunjo	Khoibam Homeshwori
2022	Nangbu Ngairambane	Mocha	Rajen Leishangthem
	Haidrasu Khangle		OC Meira	[15]
	Nongmei Paiba Rapist	Wanglen	Robita Leima	[16]
2024	Taru Tarubi	Namiba	Hemanta Khuman	[17]
	Oneness	Pamheiba Hijam	Priyakanta Laishram	[18]
	Laangoi	Thangjam Momo	Manoranjan Longjam	[19] [20]
	Mareibak Ningba Herachandra	Khamba	Maipaksana Haorongbam	[21] [22]
	Oitharei	Ngongo	Dinesh Naorem	[23]
2025	Thambal: The Legacy of Celestial Flower	Khelen	Da Tamo Sharma	[24]
	Wari Loidri	Yaiphaba	Ojitbabu Ningthoujam	[25] [26]
Upcoming	Lonthokta Thamoi	Erick	Inaocha Khundrakpam	[27]
	Khoidouwa		OC Meira
	Akhunba Thawai		AD Chingakham	[28]

References

1. Pradip Phanjoubam (13 March 2021). "The midlife crisis for Manipuri cinema". www.newindianexpress.com. Retrieved 8 October 2025.
2. "'Nupi Shabee' highlights woes of Shumang leela artists". The Sangai Express. Retrieved 8 October 2025.
3. Th. Romesh Singh. "18th Shumang Leela Ningtham Kumhei Begins; CM Announces 20-30 Lakhs Grant-in-Aid Every Year for Shumang Leela Maintenance". HY News. Retrieved 8 October 2025.
4. "Taru Tarubi Movie Showtimes in Imphal & Online Ticket Booking". in.bookmyshow.com.
5. "Schedule - Waterfront Indie Film Festival, Mumbai 2025" (PDF). waterfrontindiefilmfestival.com. Retrieved 8 October 2025.
6. "Debutant directors shine at 17th Manipur state film awards, Dr. Arambam Lokendra honoured". The Assam Tribune. 27 June 2025. Retrieved 8 October 2025.
7. "'Laangoi' adjudged best feature film, Dr A Lokendra honoured". The People's Chronicle. 27 June 2025. p. 3. Retrieved 8 October 2025.
8. "12th MANIFA 2025 held at Kakching". Imphal Times. Retrieved 8 October 2025.
9. ""Oitharei" bags best feature film at MANIFA 2025". e-pao.net. Retrieved 8 October 2025– via The Sangai Express.
10. "Thambal - The legacy of Celestial Flower wins Best Northeast Feature Film award". e-pao.net. Retrieved 8 October 2025.
11. "'Thambal' bags award at NE Prag Cine-2024". e-pao.net. Retrieved 8 October 2025– via Chronicle News Service.
12. "Language wise List of the feature films Indian/Foreign - CBFC" (PDF). www.cbfcindia.gov.in. Retrieved 8 October 2025.
13. "Events cancelled". e-pao.net. Retrieved 8 October 2025.
14. "Sangai Festival 2022: Stage set for five-day free Sangai film festival". Imphal Free Press . Retrieved 8 October 2025.
15. "Blessing ceremony held, film premieres". e-pao.net. Retrieved 8 October 2025– via Chronicle News Service.
16. "Manipuri feature film 'Nongmei Paiba Rapist' released". The Sangai Express. Retrieved 8 October 2025.
17. Sentinel Digital Desk (February 2025). "Three Assamese Films Selected For Screening At 2nd North East India Film Festival In Manipur". The Sentinel. Retrieved 8 October 2025.
18. Angom, Rinku (26 June 2025). "Oneness: The Film That Dared to Say What Manipur Silenced". Signpost News. Retrieved 8 October 2025.
19. "10 films in competition at 2nd edition of North East India Film Festival in Manipur". Northeast News. February 2025. Retrieved 8 October 2025.
20. "2nd North East India Film Festival 2025 to Be Held in Imphal from February 12 to 16". Ukhrul Times. 16 December 2024. Retrieved 8 October 2025.
21. Moirangthem Nganbarel (28 October 2024). "Crisis Cuts Manipuri Film Production by Over 50%; Many Actors Shift Professions". northeastlivetv.com. Retrieved 8 October 2025.
22. "Mareibak Ningba Herachandra (2024) - Movie". in.bookmyshow.com. Retrieved 8 October 2025.
23. Bit Irom (February 2025). "Manipur: Three Assamese films selected for 2nd North East India Film Festival". Northeast Now. Retrieved 8 October 2025.
24. "Thambal - The Legacy of Celestial Flower wins Best Northeast Feature Film award". The Sangai Express. Retrieved 8 October 2025.
25. "WARI LOIDRI Premiere Show - Kumhei.com". www.kumhei.com. Retrieved 8 October 2025.
26. "Film Premiere : WARI LOIDRI - Events in Imphal". allevents.in. Retrieved 8 October 2025.
27. "Yaipha Thouni Thouram held". e-pao.net. Retrieved 8 October 2025.
28. "Blessing ceremony of "Akhunba Thawai" held". e-pao.net. Retrieved 1 November 2025– via The Sangai Express.

External links

• Suraj Ngashepam at IMDb