Manda Leima

Manda Leima is an actress who appears in Manipuri films.^[1] Angangba Kurao Mapal, Lallasi Pal, Kaboklei, Inga Nonglakta, Nangna Mama Oibiyu and Lanphamda Ibeni are some of her notable films.^[2]

Manda Leima
Manda Leima in Soinairaba Thamoi (2018)
Born	Manda Saikhom Heirangoithong, Imphal, Manipur Present address: Kwakeithel, Imphal, Manipur
Occupation	Actress
Spouse	Salam Iboyaima Meitei
Children	Marcy Salam Luwang Naojinglen Salam Luwang
Parent(s)	Saikhom Babudhon Meitei Saikhom Ongbi Taruni Devi

Manda Leima was the face of Shingju Festival 2020.^[3]

Career

Lallasi Pal, Nongallabasu Thaballei Manam and Lanphamda Ibeni, Kaboklei are some of her works.^[4]

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.^[5]

Accolades

Manda Leima was conferred the 1st Late P. Kenedy Memorial Filmfare Award 2004 by the Educated Unemployed Self-Service Association, Moirang.

Award	Category	Film	Ref.
North East TV People's Choice Awards 2004, Guwahati	Best Actress	Angangba Kurao Mapal
7th Manipur State Film Festival 2010	Best Actress in a Leading Role - Female	Kaboklei	[6][7]

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
	Nangna Mama Oibiyu	Bembem	Romi Meitei
	Ayuki Likla	Dr. Thaja	Romi Meitei
2006	Inga Nonglakta	Thoibi	Romi Meitei
	Sageigee Mouni	Thaballei	Diya Khwairakpam
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". nenow.in. Retrieved 28 June 2021.
2. ""Kaboklei" Will Remain as One of the Rare 'Round Characters' in Manipuri Film's Exploration of Cinematic Styles". Imphal Reviews. 3 July 2021. Retrieved 6 October 2023.
3. "Manda is face of Singju Festival". The Sangai Express. Retrieved 28 June 2021.
4. "Manipur Pony and Lanphamda Ibeni screened". Imphal Times. Retrieved 28 June 2021.
5. "Naawa Seidum wins 'Best Narrative Film' at MIFF, New York". The Sangai Express. 3 July 2020. Retrieved 6 October 2023.
6. "7th Manipuri film festival 2010 kicks off in Imphal". Yahoo! News. Retrieved 28 June 2021.
7. "Glittering end to 7th State Film Festival: Chief minister pledges Rs. 10 lakh award for Mary Kom". kanglaonline.com. Retrieved 28 June 2021.

External links

• Manda Leima at IMDb