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.

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

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]

Early life and education

She did her schooling from Little Flowers School and Temple of Learning, Imphal. She completed her Bachelor of Arts from CMJ University.

Career

Laishram appeared in teleplays, drama and anchored as a programme presenter in DDK Imphal.

Her first music video album was Hey Girl alongside Mahes Thounaojam. Her first film was Phijang Marumda, where she is playing a MBBS student, alongside Rajkumar Kaiku in a supporting role. After this, she has done a number of Manipuri films. Among the notable ones are Loibataare Ta Raju, Ang Tamo, Amamba Sayon, Hoo Chaage, Toro, Hingbagee Mahao, and Nangna Nokpa Yengningi.

She played a sub inspector in the 2012 movie Ang Tamo. 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] In 2021, she was seen in Homeshwori's directorial venture Ima Machet Icha Tangkhai.

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.[5][6] She won the Best Supporting Actor - Female award at the 10th MANIFA 2022 for her role in the film Ima Machet Icha Tangkhai.[7]

Off-screen work

Laishram was the brand ambassador of Kaizen Sports along with Hamom Sadananda and Oinam Bembem Devi.[8]

Selected filmography
Year Film Role Director
2010 Phijang Marumda Linthoi K. Bimol Sharma
2011 Leima Mona Ojitkumar Elangbam
Loibataare Ta Raju Soochi Pilu H.
2012 Ang Tamo Geeta Pilu H.
Hiktharaba Samji (Pizza) Thoi Romi Meitei
2013 Lal Leipakta Laiphao Leishna L. Prakash
Lanpham (The Endless Destiny) Laija Vir Bhadra Yumnam
Thajagee Maihing Linthoi Romi Meitei
Amamba Sayon Mary Golson Johnson Mayanglambam
2014 Hoo Chaage Mitkhubi Denny Likmabam
2015 Toro Toro Kirmil Soraisam
Hingbagee Mahao Mary Jeetendra Ningomba
Nangna Nokpa Yengningi Memi Ajit Ningthouja
Nungshi Feijei Nungshibi Chou En Lai
2016 Nungshi Feijei 2 Nungshibi Chou En Lai
Nanggee Shaktam Nungshiba Helli Linthoi O. Gautam
2017 Tomthin Shija Tomba Bobby Haobam
Enakta Leiringei Thoinu Manoranjan Longjam
Echan gi Laidhi Langlen Rakesh Moirangthem
Mitlu Thadoi Gyaneshwor Konj
Akhunba Takhellei Takhellei Ojitbabu Ningthoujam
Kaongamdraba Facebook Nungshi AK. Gyaneshori
Eibu Hingkhora Eibu Sikhrora Henjathoibi Tej Salam
2018 Leishabigee Macha Panthoi Jeetendra Ningomba
Nurei Nurei Rakesh Moirangthem
Hiyai Yoihenbi Herojit Naoroibam
Yotpi Mayolsana Romi Meitei
Chanu IPS Laisna Sanaton Nongthomba
Leichilda Pallaba Thaja Ayingbi Pilu H.
2019 Kao Phaaba Leina Ishomani
Ningthiba Nonglik Nonglik M. Nirmala Chanu
Khurai Angaobi Nganthoi Sudhir Kangjam
Ningthou Nungsi Geet Yumnam
Chanu IPS 2 Laisna Sanaton Nongthomba
2021 Ima Machet Icha Tangkhai Thabatombi's mother Homeshwori
Happugi Mondrang Sangbannabi Ojitbabu Ningthoujam
2022 Thang Chani Bimol Phibou
Lairembi Sudhir Kangjam

References
  1. "T-Series to launch talent hunt programme in northeast". easternmirrornagaland.com.
  2. "Manipuri actress Soma Laishram joins RPI-A". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 2 October 2021.
  3. "A film star, a model and an upcoming singer Soma Laishram rocks it". manipurtimes.com.
  4. "Manipuri folk singer collaborates with Portuguese group for a cause". www.radioandmusic.com.
  5. "'Enakta Leirigei' to be awarded best feature film in 11th Manipur State Film Awards".
  6. "Winners of Film Awards named – Manipur News".
  7. "MANIFA distributes awards after 2-year gap". The Morning Bell.
  8. "Soma Laishram on Instagram: "Dear Friends, I'm proud to announce that I have been chosen as a Brand Ambassador for Kaizen Sports along with Shadananda Hamom and Che…"".
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