Yumnam Nilachandra Singh
Manipur State Kala Akademi Award 2013
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Yumnam Nilachandra Singh
SHRI YUMNAM NILACHANDRA SINGH
Akademi Young Talent Award: Shumang Leela
Born in 1976 at Thoubal Kiyam Siphai, Shri Yumnam Nilachandra Singh is a popular actor of Shumang Leela, a traditional play of Manipur usually staged in an open courtyard.
He is also one of the few actors who have received critical appreciation at quite a young age.
As a youngster Shri Nilachandra first tried his acting skills in theatre.
Later he moved to Shumang Leela which brought him in contact with eminent artistes and gurus such as Birjit Ngangomba, Kh. Bihari etc.
An artiste with an inborn talent for acting, it took no time for him to settle down in the field and emerge as one of the leading actors of popular Shumang Leela troupe, Sanaleibak Nachom Artistes.
In his career spanning over 18 years, he has acted in over forty plays which includes immensely popular hits such as Lidicigi Gulap, Memsahebki Sari, World Trade Centre etc.
He has been part of the troupe that has staged such and other popular plays in metropolitan cities of the country including Kolkata, New Delhi, Mumbai etc.
Beyond Shumang Leela, he has also tasted success in the realm of Manipuri Cinema.
Honoured with Dr. Ambedkar Kala Kshetra National Award, he is also a recipient of Popular Award and Best Actor Award conferred by All Manipur Shumang Leela Council.
In recognition and in encouragement of his promising talents, Shri Yumnam Nilachandra Singh is conferred with Manipur State Kala Akademi Young Talent Award.
* Daniel Chabungbam provided this information to e-pao.net
This article was posted on June 28, 2016.
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