Manda Leima

Manda Leima (born 22 March) is an actress who appears in Manipuri films.[1] She is best known for her role of Leihao in the 2002 movie Lallasi Pal. Angangba Kurao Mapal, Ingengi Atiya, Thengmankhre Thabalse, Inga Nonglakta, Kaboklei and Lanphamda Ibeni are some of her famous films.

Manda Leima
Born
Manda Saikhom

22 March
Heirangoithong, Imphal, Manipur
Present address:
Kwakeithel, Imphal, Manipur
OccupationActress
SpouseSalam Iboyaima Meitei
ChildrenMarcy Salam Luwang
Naojinglen Salam Luwang
Parent(s)Saikhom Babudhon Meitei
Saikhom Ongbi Taruni Devi

Manda Leima was the face of Shingju Festival 2020.[2]

Career

Manda Leima obtained the knowledge of acting before coming into films from her father, who was also a theatre artiste and writer. Her first film is Mangluraba Thawai. She got a breakthrough in the 2002 movie Lallasi Pal, where she portrayed the role of Leihao. Angangba Kurao Mapal, Thengmankhre Thabalse, Inga Nonglakta, Ayukki Likla and Lanphamda Ibeni are notable films where she associated with the renowned filmmaker Romi Meitei.[3] Moirangthem Inao's collaboration with the actress are marked by movies like Nangna Mama Oibiyu, Laang and Nongallabasu Thaballei Manam.

She took a break from acting after her marriage. Her comeback was in 2009 with the release of the movie Kaboklei which became a hit. As of 2018, she starred in Pilu Heigrujam's directorial venture Soinairaba Thamoi. It was scripted by Herojit Naoroibam.

In 2020, she appeared in the non-feature Nawa Seidum directed by Lawrence Chandam. The film got selection in the Micro Film Finalist at the Indie Short Fest, Los Angeles, 2020. It also bagged the Outstanding Achievement Award at the Tagore International Film Festival 2020 and Best Narrative Film in Moment International 2020.

Accolades

Manda Leima bagged the Best Actress in Manipuri Film award at the North East TV People's Choice Awards 2004 held at Guwahati. She was also conferred the 1st Late P. Kenedy Memorial Filmfare Award 2004 by the Educated Unemployed Self-Service Association, Moirang. She received the Best Actress in a Leading Role - Female award for her titular role in Kaboklei at the 7th Manipur State Film Festival 2010.[4][5]

Selected filmography
Year Film Role Director
2002 Lallasi Pal Leihao Eepu
Ingengi Atiya (The Sky of Autumn) Seema Bishwamittra
2003 Kalpana Karuna Ksh. Kishorekumar
2004 Nungshi Hekta Hairage Mala Ksh. Kishorekumar
Lallibadi Eini Seema Bishwamittra
Angangba Kurao Mapal Thoi Romi Meitei
2005 Ta-Tomba The Great Thadoi Ksh. Kishorekumar
Laang Mema Moirangthem Inao
Nongallabasu Thaballei Manam Dr. Urirei Moirangthem Inao
Laibakki Chandan Priya O. Gautam
Thengmankhre Thabalse Thoibi Romi Meitei
Sageigee Mouni Thaballei Diya Khwairakpam
2006 Inga Nonglakta Thoibi Romi Meitei
2009 Kaboklei Kaboklei Pilu H.
2012 Lanphamda Ibeni Ibeni Romi Meitei
2018 Soinairaba Thamoi Sanatombi Pilu H.
Ei Lakkhini Langlen Hemjeet Moirangthem

References
  1. "Golden Jubilee of Manipuri Cinema: Renowned actors share experiences and challenges". www.nenow.in. Retrieved 28 June 2021.
  2. "Manda is face of Singju Festival". The Sangai Express. Retrieved 28 June 2021.
  3. "Manipur Pony and Lanphamda Ibeni screened". Imphal Times. Retrieved 28 June 2021.
  4. "7th Manipuri film festival 2010 kicks off in Imphal". in.news.yahoo.com. Retrieved 28 June 2021.
  5. "Glittering end to 7th State Film Festival: Chief minister pledges Rs. 10 lakh award for Mary Kom". www.kanglaonline.com. Retrieved 28 June 2021.
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