Soma Laishram

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Soma Laishram
Born (1992-01-05) 5 January 1992 (age 31)
Keishampat Dhobi Machu Leirak, Imphal, Manipur
NationalityIndian
Occupation(s)Actress, Singer
Website Soma Laishram

Soma Laishram (born 5 January 1992) is an Indian actress and singer who appears in Manipuri films. [1] She is a native of Imphal, Manipur. Nurei, Hoo Chaage, Loibataare Ta Raju, and Chanu IPS are some of her famous movies. In September 2021, Laishram joined the Republican Party of India - Athawale (RPI-A) and assumed the post of state unit president of its youth girls’ wing. [2]

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Career

Hingbagee Mahao , Nangna Nokpa Yengningi , Nungshi Feijei, Tomthin Shija, Enakta Leiringei, Khurai Angaobi, Ima Machet Icha Tangkhai and Chanu IPS 2 are some of her notable films.

A solo music album Angaoba Malang was also released where she sang in her own voice and acted. [3] As of 2017, she has acted in a Meitei-Portuguese music video Nura Pakhang (Eu e Tu) , directed by Romi Meitei and sung by Mangka Mayanglambam and Manuela Clã. [4]

Controversy

Following her participation in a fashion show in Delhi as a showstopper, Soma was banned from participating in films and social events for three years by the Imphal-based civil group Kanglei Kanba Lup on September 18, 2023. As a result of the 2023 Manipur violence, which has resulted in the deaths of more than 170 people, the group asserted that Soma's participation went against the widespread request for actors to abstain from such events. [5]

Talking about the ban, Soma stated the following:

I strongly oppose this (directive); as an artist and a social influencer, I have every right to speak up wherever I want to and whenever it is needed... I have not done anything against my state and my motherland. [6]

Priyakanta Laishram, a Manipuri filmmaker and actor, spoke out in favour of all Manipur's artists and denounced the ban placed on Soma Laishram. Opposing the ban on Soma, Priyakanta stated that Manipuri artists have tried their best to bring about some reforms and normalcy in the state of Manipur by using any platforms they have to voice their opinions and doing what they can to help the displaced, raise money, or provide clothes and food. This is true despite the fact that Manipuri artists have suffered the most from the war as all forms of entertainment have been stopped and put on hold ever since the war started. [7]

On September 30, Kangleipak Kanba Lup withdrew the ban after acknowledging that it was a mistake to place the ban on Soma Laishram. [8]

Accolades

Laishram won the Best Actor Award - Female for her role Thoinu in the film Enakta Leiringei at the 11th Manipuri State Film Awards 2018. [9] [10] She won the Best Supporting Actor - Female award at the 10th MANIFA 2022 for her role in the film Ima Machet Icha Tangkhai . [11]

Off-screen work

Laishram was the brand ambassador of Kaizen Sports along with Hamom Sadananda and Oinam Bembem Devi. [12]

Selected filmography

YearFilmRoleDirector
2010Phijang MarumdaLinthoiK. Bimol Sharma
2011LeimaMonaOjitkumar Elangbam
Loibataare Ta RajuSoochiPilu H.
2012Ang TamoGeetaPilu H.
Hiktharaba Samji (Pizza)Thoi Romi Meitei
2013Lal Leipakta LaiphaoLeishnaL. Prakash
Lanpham (The Endless Destiny)LaijaVir Bhadra Yumnam
Thajagee MaihingLinthoi Romi Meitei
Amamba SayonMary GolsonJohnson Mayanglambam
2014Hoo ChaageMitkhubiDenny Likmabam
2015ToroToroKirmil Soraisam
Hingbagee Mahao MaryJeetendra Ningomba
Nangna Nokpa Yengningi MemiAjit Ningthouja
Nungshi Feijei NungshibiChou En Lai
2016Nungshi Feijei 2NungshibiChou En Lai
Nanggee Shaktam Nungshiba HelliLinthoi O. Gautam
2017 Tomthin Shija TombaBobby Haobam
Enakta Leiringei ThoinuManoranjan Longjam
Echan gi LaidhiLanglenRakesh Moirangthem
MitluThadoiGyaneshwor Konj
Akhunba TakhelleiTakhelleiOjitbabu Ningthoujam
Kaongamdraba FacebookNungshiAK. Gyaneshori
Eibu Hingkhora Eibu SikhroraHenjathoibiTej Salam
2018Leishabigee MachaPanthoiJeetendra Ningomba
NureiNureiRakesh Moirangthem
HiyaiYoihenbiHerojit Naoroibam
YotpiMayolsana Romi Meitei
Chanu IPSLaisnaSanaton Nongthomba
Leichilda Pallaba ThajaAyingbiPilu H.
2019Kao PhaabaLeinaIshomani
Ningthiba NonglikNonglikM. Nirmala Chanu
Khurai Angaobi NganthoiSudhir Kangjam
NingthouNungsiGeet Yumnam
Chanu IPS 2 LaisnaSanaton Nongthomba
2021 Ima Machet Icha Tangkhai Thabatombi's motherHomeshwori
Happugi MondrangSangbannabiOjitbabu Ningthoujam
2022Thang ChaniBimol Phibou
LairembiSudhir Kangjam

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