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	{{About\|a Meitei ~~artists~~' association based in [[Manipur]]\|the [[Meitei language]] term\|Sanaleipak\|the other uses\|Sanaleipak (disambiguation)}}		{{About\|a Meitei artistes' association based in [[Manipur]]\|the [[Meitei language]] term\|Sanaleipak\|the other uses\|Sanaleipak (disambiguation)}}
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	'''Sanaleipak Nachom''', also known as '''Sanaleipak Nachom Artistes' Association''' or simply '''Sanaleibak Nachom''', is a [[Meitei culture\|Meitei cultural]] association of artists of [[Shumang Kumhei]] art form of {{langnf\|mni\|[[Kangleipak]]\|[[Manipur]]}}.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Sanaleipak Nachom Artistes' Assn observes 24th foundation day \|url=https://www.thesangaiexpress.com/Encyc/2020/11/1/-Sanaleipak-Nachom-Artistes-Assn-observes-24th-foundation-day.html \|access-date=2023-10-01 \|website=www.thesangaiexpress.com \|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|title=Anniversary of Sanaleipak Nachom Artistes Assn celebrated : 09th oct14 \|url=http://e-pao.net/GP.asp?src=34..091014.oct14 \|access-date=2023-10-01 \|website=}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|title=Sanaleipak Nachom Artistes' Assn observes 24th foundation day : 02nd nov20 \|url=http://e-pao.net/GP.asp?src=13..021120.nov20 \|access-date=2023-10-01 \|website=}}</ref>		'''Sanaleipak Nachom''', also known as '''Sanaleipak Nachom Artistes' Association''' or simply '''Sanaleibak Nachom''', is a [[Meitei culture\|Meitei cultural]] association of artists of [[Shumang Kumhei]] art form of {{langnf\|mni\|[[Kangleipak]]\|[[Manipur]]}}.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Sanaleipak Nachom Artistes' Assn observes 24th foundation day \|url=https://www.thesangaiexpress.com/Encyc/2020/11/1/-Sanaleipak-Nachom-Artistes-Assn-observes-24th-foundation-day.html \|access-date=2023-10-01 \|website=www.thesangaiexpress.com \|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|title=Anniversary of Sanaleipak Nachom Artistes Assn celebrated : 09th oct14 \|url=http://e-pao.net/GP.asp?src=34..091014.oct14 \|access-date=2023-10-01 \|website=}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|title=Sanaleipak Nachom Artistes' Assn observes 24th foundation day : 02nd nov20 \|url=http://e-pao.net/GP.asp?src=13..021120.nov20 \|access-date=2023-10-01 \|website=}}</ref>

	== Awards and honours ==		== Awards and honours ==
	In February 2013, in the ''"IX Shumang Leela Ningtham Kumhei"'' ({{~~lang-~~mni\|{{Script\|Mtei\|꯹ꯁꯨꯕ ꯁꯨꯃꯥꯡ ꯂꯤꯂꯥ ꯅꯤꯡꯊꯝ ꯀꯨꯝꯍꯩ}}\|}}) organised by the Manipur State Shumang Leela Council in the Iboyaima Shumang Leela Shanglen, artists of Sanaleipak Nachom Artistes Association achieved two awards. Artist Nilachandra won the Best Actor Award and Somorjit won the Best Actress Award.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Press \|first=Imphal Free \|date=2013-02-05 \|title=Shuumang Leela awards – KanglaOnline \|url=https://kanglaonline.in/2013/02/shuumang-leela-awards/ \|access-date=2023-10-01 \|language=en-US}}</ref>		In February 2013, in the ''"IX Shumang Leela Ningtham Kumhei"'' ({{langx\|mni\|{{Script\|Mtei\|꯹ꯁꯨꯕ ꯁꯨꯃꯥꯡ ꯂꯤꯂꯥ ꯅꯤꯡꯊꯝ ꯀꯨꯝꯍꯩ}}\|}}) organised by the Manipur State Shumang Leela Council in the Iboyaima Shumang Leela Shanglen, artists of Sanaleipak Nachom Artistes Association achieved two awards. Artist Nilachandra won the Best Actor Award and Somorjit won the Best Actress Award.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Press \|first=Imphal Free \|date=2013-02-05 \|title=Shuumang Leela awards – KanglaOnline \|url=https://kanglaonline.in/2013/02/shuumang-leela-awards/ \|access-date=2023-10-01 \|language=en-US}}</ref>

	In the 50th All Manipur Sumang Leela Festival ~~2021-22~~, organised by the Manipur State Kala Academy in the Iboyaima Shumang Leela Shanglen, Sanaleipak Nachom Artistes Association won the Best Play Award for their production "Wakhal Eronba" (also spelled as "Wakhal Irolba")({{~~lang-~~mni\|{{Script\|Mtei\|ꯋꯥꯈꯜ ꯏꯔꯣꯜꯕ}}\|}}).<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Naorem \|first=Victor \|title=50th All Manipur Sumang Leela Festival released the results of plays for ~~men’s~~ category. \|url=https://www.citizenradio.in/2022/09/50th-all-manipur-sumang-leela-festival.html \|access-date=2023-10-01 \|website=Citizen Radio}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|title=51st All Manipur Shumang Leela Festival kicks off : 11th feb23 \|url=http://e-pao.net/GP.asp?src=9..110223.feb23 \|access-date=2023-10-01 \|website=}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|title=51st All Manipur Shumang Leela Festival kicks off \|url=https://www.thesangaiexpress.com/Encyc/2023/2/11/By-Our-Staff-ReporterIMPHAL-Feb-10-The-51st-All-Manipur-Shumang-Leela-Festival-2022-23-kicked-of.html \|access-date=2023-10-01 \|website=www.thesangaiexpress.com \|language=en}}</ref>		In the 50th All Manipur Sumang Leela Festival 2021–22, organised by the Manipur State Kala Academy in the Iboyaima Shumang Leela Shanglen, Sanaleipak Nachom Artistes Association won the Best Play Award for their production "Wakhal Eronba" (also spelled as "Wakhal Irolba")({{langx\|mni\|{{Script\|Mtei\|ꯋꯥꯈꯜ ꯏꯔꯣꯜꯕ}}\|}}).<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Naorem \|first=Victor \|title=50th All Manipur Sumang Leela Festival released the results of plays for men's category. \|url=https://www.citizenradio.in/2022/09/50th-all-manipur-sumang-leela-festival.html \|access-date=2023-10-01 \|website=Citizen Radio}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|title=51st All Manipur Shumang Leela Festival kicks off : 11th feb23 \|url=http://e-pao.net/GP.asp?src=9..110223.feb23 \|access-date=2023-10-01 \|website=}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|title=51st All Manipur Shumang Leela Festival kicks off \|url=https://www.thesangaiexpress.com/Encyc/2023/2/11/By-Our-Staff-ReporterIMPHAL-Feb-10-The-51st-All-Manipur-Shumang-Leela-Festival-2022-23-kicked-of.html \|access-date=2023-10-01 \|website=www.thesangaiexpress.com \|language=en}}</ref>

	In March 2023, in the 51st All Manipur Shumang Leela Festival ~~2022-23~~, organised by Manipur State Kala Akademi in the Th Iboyaima Shumang Leela Shanglen, the Sanaleipak Nachom Artistes Association achieved the Best Disciplined Team status as well as the Second Best Playback Singer position (K Janeman) for their production "Panthou Mangol Khenjonglang" ({{~~lang-~~mni\|{{Script\|Mtei\|ꯄꯟꯊꯧ ꯃꯥꯡꯒꯣꯜ ꯈꯦꯟꯖꯣꯡꯂꯥꯡ}}\|}}).<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Shumang Leela Festival : "Panthou Sanggai" by Lamjingba Artistes Assn wins Best Production : 04th mar23 \|url=http://e-pao.net/GP.asp?src=40..040323.mar23 \|access-date=2023-10-01 \|website=}}</ref>		In March 2023, in the 51st All Manipur Shumang Leela Festival 2022–23, organised by Manipur State Kala Akademi in the Th Iboyaima Shumang Leela Shanglen, the Sanaleipak Nachom Artistes Association achieved the Best Disciplined Team status as well as the Second Best Playback Singer position (K Janeman) for their production "Panthou Mangol Khenjonglang" ({{langx\|mni\|{{Script\|Mtei\|ꯄꯟꯊꯧ ꯃꯥꯡꯒꯣꯜ ꯈꯦꯟꯖꯣꯡꯂꯥꯡ}}\|}}).<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Shumang Leela Festival : "Panthou Sanggai" by Lamjingba Artistes Assn wins Best Production : 04th mar23 \|url=http://e-pao.net/GP.asp?src=40..040323.mar23 \|access-date=2023-10-01 \|website=}}</ref>

	== Events organised ==		== Events organised ==
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	== Notable productions ==		== Notable productions ==
	In 2016, the Sanaleipak Nachom Artistes Association performed a play named "Mera Thaomei" ({{~~lang-~~mni\|{{Script\|Mtei\|ꯃꯦꯔꯥ ꯊꯥꯎꯃꯩ}}\|}}), directed by O. Praphulochand, as a part of the then annually ongoing [[Sangai Festival]].<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Shumang Leela festival begins \|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/north-east/shumang-leela-festival-begins/cid/1402003 \|access-date=2023-10-01 \|website=www.telegraphindia.com \|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|last= \|first= \|title=Sangai Festival 2016 Shumang Leela \|url=https://www.kumhei.com/sangaifestival/655-sangai-festival-2016-shumang-leela \|access-date=2023-10-01 \|website=Kumhei \|language=en}}</ref>		In 2016, the Sanaleipak Nachom Artistes Association performed a play named "Mera Thaomei" ({{langx\|mni\|{{Script\|Mtei\|ꯃꯦꯔꯥ ꯊꯥꯎꯃꯩ}}\|}}), directed by O. Praphulochand, as a part of the then annually ongoing [[Sangai Festival]].<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Shumang Leela festival begins \|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/north-east/shumang-leela-festival-begins/cid/1402003 \|access-date=2023-10-01 \|website=www.telegraphindia.com \|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|last= \|first= \|title=Sangai Festival 2016 Shumang Leela \|url=https://www.kumhei.com/sangaifestival/655-sangai-festival-2016-shumang-leela \|access-date=2023-10-01 \|website=Kumhei \|language=en}}</ref>

	In 2019, "Ahingda Numit" ({{~~lang-~~mni\|{{Script\|Mtei\|ꯑꯍꯤꯡꯗ ꯅꯨꯃꯤꯠ}}\|}}), a play produced by the Sanaleipak Nachom Artistes Association, was selected to be one of the three [[Shumang Kumhei]] plays of the annual session 2019.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=AK Bengol to be conferred Iboyaima Award 2019 : 11th apr19 \|url=http://e-pao.net/GP.asp?src=21..110419.apr19 \|access-date=2023-10-01 \|website=}}</ref>		In 2019, "Ahingda Numit" ({{langx\|mni\|{{Script\|Mtei\|ꯑꯍꯤꯡꯗ ꯅꯨꯃꯤꯠ}}\|}}), a play produced by the Sanaleipak Nachom Artistes Association, was selected to be one of the three [[Shumang Kumhei]] plays of the annual session 2019.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=AK Bengol to be conferred Iboyaima Award 2019 : 11th apr19 \|url=http://e-pao.net/GP.asp?src=21..110419.apr19 \|access-date=2023-10-01 \|website=}}</ref>

	== Notable artists ==		== Notable artists ==
	[[Meitei cinema]] actor Denny Likmabam ({{~~lang-~~mni\|{{Script\|Mtei\|ꯗꯦꯟꯅꯤ ꯂꯤꯛꯃꯥꯕꯝ}}\|}}) joined Sanaleipak Nachom Artistes Association in 1997. He made his debut in the [[Shumang Kumhei]] play "Sajibugi Leihao" ({{~~lang-~~mni\|{{Script\|Mtei\|ꯁꯖꯤꯕꯨꯒꯤ ꯂꯩꯍꯥꯎ}}\|}}), playing the role of a police officer.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Denny Likmabam - Biography \|url=https://klmdb.com/name/0000343/biography \|access-date=2023-10-01 \|website=KLMDb \|language=en}}</ref>		[[Meitei cinema]] actor Denny Likmabam ({{langx\|mni\|{{Script\|Mtei\|ꯗꯦꯟꯅꯤ ꯂꯤꯛꯃꯥꯕꯝ}}\|}}) joined Sanaleipak Nachom Artistes Association in 1997. He made his debut in the [[Shumang Kumhei]] play "Sajibugi Leihao" ({{langx\|mni\|{{Script\|Mtei\|ꯁꯖꯤꯕꯨꯒꯤ ꯂꯩꯍꯥꯎ}}\|}}), playing the role of a police officer.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Denny Likmabam - Biography \|url=https://klmdb.com/name/0000343/biography \|access-date=2023-10-01 \|website=KLMDb \|language=en}}</ref>

	Comedian artist [[Shougrakpam ~~Hemanta\|Sougrakpam~~ Hemanta]] ({{~~lang-~~mni\|{{Script\|Mtei\|ꯁꯧꯒ꯭ꯔꯥꯛꯄꯝ ꯍꯦꯃꯟꯇ}}\|}}), besides being an actor by his own right, also serves as the founder secretary,<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Letpao Haokip underscores importance of Shumang Leela as medium of education \|url=https://www.thesangaiexpress.com/Encyc/2022/10/9/IMPHAL-Oct-9TA-Hills-Minister-Letpao-Haokip-has-asserted-that-as-a-medium-of-education-Shuman.html \|access-date=2023-10-01 \|website=www.thesangaiexpress.com \|language=en}}</ref> president as well as the director of the Sanaleipak Nachom Artiste Association.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Ngangbam \|first=Amukhomba \|date=2013-07-26 \|title=Shumang Leela comedian Sougrakpam Hemanta – ~~People’s~~ Oja Tolhal {{!}} Manipur Times \|url=https://manipurtimes.com/shumang-leela-comedian-sougrakpam-hemanta-people-s-oja-tolhal/ \|access-date=2023-10-01 \|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|title=UNIT REVISED REFERENCE LIST AS ON 30/04/2019 I N D E X \|url=https://www.iccr.gov.in/sites/default/files/uploadfiles/Reference_List-2019.pdf \|website=Indian Council for Cultural Relations \|quote=Sougrakpam Hemanth Singh - Sanaleipak Nachom Artists Director (August 2005)...}}</ref>		Comedian artist [[Shougrakpam Hemanta]] ({{langx\|mni\|{{Script\|Mtei\|ꯁꯧꯒ꯭ꯔꯥꯛꯄꯝ ꯍꯦꯃꯟꯇ}}\|}}), besides being an actor by his own right, also serves as the founder secretary,<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Letpao Haokip underscores importance of Shumang Leela as medium of education \|url=https://www.thesangaiexpress.com/Encyc/2022/10/9/IMPHAL-Oct-9TA-Hills-Minister-Letpao-Haokip-has-asserted-that-as-a-medium-of-education-Shuman.html \|access-date=2023-10-01 \|website=www.thesangaiexpress.com \|language=en}}</ref> president as well as the director of the Sanaleipak Nachom Artiste Association.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Ngangbam \|first=Amukhomba \|date=2013-07-26 \|title=Shumang Leela comedian Sougrakpam Hemanta – People's Oja Tolhal {{!}} Manipur Times \|url=https://manipurtimes.com/shumang-leela-comedian-sougrakpam-hemanta-people-s-oja-tolhal/ \|access-date=2023-10-01 \|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|title=UNIT REVISED REFERENCE LIST AS ON 30/04/2019 I N D E X \|url=https://www.iccr.gov.in/sites/default/files/uploadfiles/Reference_List-2019.pdf \|website=Indian Council for Cultural Relations \|quote=Sougrakpam Hemanth Singh - Sanaleipak Nachom Artists Director (August 2005)...}}</ref>

	[[Meitei cinema]] artist Yumnam Nilachandra Singh ({{~~lang-~~mni\|{{Script\|Mtei\|ꯌꯨꯝꯅꯥꯝ ꯅꯤꯂꯆꯟꯗ꯭ꯔ ꯁꯤꯡꯍ}}\|}}) was also a prominent leading actor in the field of [[Shumang Kumhei]], as a member of the Sanaleipak Nachom.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Yumnam Nilachandra Singh Manipur Kala Akademi Award 2013 \|url=http://e-pao.net/epSubPageExtractor.asp?src=reviews.arts.Yumnam_Nilachandra_Singh_Manipur_Kala_Akademi_Award_2013 \|access-date=2023-10-01 \|website=}}</ref>		[[Meitei cinema]] artist Yumnam Nilachandra Singh ({{langx\|mni\|{{Script\|Mtei\|ꯌꯨꯝꯅꯥꯝ ꯅꯤꯂꯆꯟꯗ꯭ꯔ ꯁꯤꯡꯍ}}\|}}) was also a prominent leading actor in the field of [[Shumang Kumhei]], as a member of the Sanaleipak Nachom.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Yumnam Nilachandra Singh Manipur Kala Akademi Award 2013 \|url=http://e-pao.net/epSubPageExtractor.asp?src=reviews.arts.Yumnam_Nilachandra_Singh_Manipur_Kala_Akademi_Award_2013 \|access-date=2023-10-01 \|website=}}</ref>

	== See also ==		== See also ==
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	== Notes ==		== Notes ==
	{{Notelist}}		{{Notelist}}

	== References ==		== References ==
	{{Reflist}}		{{Reflist}}

	== Further reading ==		== Further reading ==

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	* {{Cite web \|date=2014-10-08 \|title=Anniversary of Sanaleipak Nachom Artistes Assn celebrated – Manipur News \|url=https://www.manipur.org/news/2014/10/08/anniversary-of-sanaleipak-nachom-artistes-assn-celebrated/ \|access-date=2023-10-01 \|language=en-US}}		* {{Cite web \|date=2014-10-08 \|title=Anniversary of Sanaleipak Nachom Artistes Assn celebrated – Manipur News \|url=https://www.manipur.org/news/2014/10/08/anniversary-of-sanaleipak-nachom-artistes-assn-celebrated/ \|access-date=2023-10-01 \|language=en-US}}

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'''Sanaleipak Nachom''', also known as '''Sanaleipak Nachom Artistes' Association''' or simply '''Sanaleibak Nachom''', is a [[Meitei culture|Meitei cultural]] association of artists of [[Shumang Kumhei]] art form of {{langnf|mni|[[Kangleipak]]|[[Manipur]]}}.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sanaleipak Nachom Artistes' Assn observes 24th foundation day |url=https://www.thesangaiexpress.com/Encyc/2020/11/1/-Sanaleipak-Nachom-Artistes-Assn-observes-24th-foundation-day.html |access-date=2023-10-01 |website=www.thesangaiexpress.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Anniversary of Sanaleipak Nachom Artistes Assn celebrated : 09th oct14 |url=http://e-pao.net/GP.asp?src=34..091014.oct14 |access-date=2023-10-01 |website=}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Sanaleipak Nachom Artistes' Assn observes 24th foundation day : 02nd nov20 |url=http://e-pao.net/GP.asp?src=13..021120.nov20 |access-date=2023-10-01 |website=}}</ref>
== Awards and honours ==
In February 2013, in the ''"IX Shumang Leela Ningtham Kumhei"'' ({{lang-mni|{{Script|Mtei|꯹ꯁꯨꯕ ꯁꯨꯃꯥꯡ ꯂꯤꯂꯥ ꯅꯤꯡꯊꯝ ꯀꯨꯝꯍꯩ}}|}}) organised by the Manipur State Shumang Leela Council in the Iboyaima Shumang Leela Shanglen, artists of Sanaleipak Nachom Artistes Association achieved two awards. Artist Nilachandra won the Best Actor Award and Somorjit won the Best Actress Award.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Press |first=Imphal Free |date=2013-02-05 |title=Shuumang Leela awards – KanglaOnline |url=https://kanglaonline.in/2013/02/shuumang-leela-awards/ |access-date=2023-10-01 |language=en-US}}</ref>

In the 50th All Manipur Sumang Leela Festival 2021-22, organised by the Manipur State Kala Academy in the Iboyaima Shumang Leela Shanglen, Sanaleipak Nachom Artistes Association won the Best Play Award for their production "Wakhal Eronba" (also spelled as "Wakhal Irolba")({{lang-mni|{{Script|Mtei|ꯋꯥꯈꯜ ꯏꯔꯣꯜꯕ}}|}}).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Naorem |first=Victor |title=50th All Manipur Sumang Leela Festival released the results of plays for men’s category. |url=https://www.citizenradio.in/2022/09/50th-all-manipur-sumang-leela-festival.html |access-date=2023-10-01 |website=Citizen Radio}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=51st All Manipur Shumang Leela Festival kicks off : 11th feb23 |url=http://e-pao.net/GP.asp?src=9..110223.feb23 |access-date=2023-10-01 |website=}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=51st All Manipur Shumang Leela Festival kicks off |url=https://www.thesangaiexpress.com/Encyc/2023/2/11/By-Our-Staff-ReporterIMPHAL-Feb-10-The-51st-All-Manipur-Shumang-Leela-Festival-2022-23-kicked-of.html |access-date=2023-10-01 |website=www.thesangaiexpress.com |language=en}}</ref>

In March 2023, in the 51st All Manipur Shumang Leela Festival 2022-23, organised by Manipur State Kala Akademi in the Th Iboyaima Shumang Leela Shanglen, the Sanaleipak Nachom Artistes Association achieved the Best Disciplined Team status as well as the Second Best Playback Singer position (K Janeman) for their production "Panthou Mangol Khenjonglang" ({{lang-mni|{{Script|Mtei|ꯄꯟꯊꯧ ꯃꯥꯡꯒꯣꯜ ꯈꯦꯟꯖꯣꯡꯂꯥꯡ}}|}}).<ref>{{Cite web |title=Shumang Leela Festival : "Panthou Sanggai" by Lamjingba Artistes Assn wins Best Production : 04th mar23 |url=http://e-pao.net/GP.asp?src=40..040323.mar23 |access-date=2023-10-01 |website=}}</ref>

== Events organised ==
Sanaleipak Nachom Artistes' Association organised an event named "Dances of India", in which five dances are performed simultaneously in a solo show, spreading the message of national integration and communal harmony through the means of dances. The performed dances are [[Manipuri classical dance]], [[Kathak]], [[Bharatanatyam]], [[Odissi]] and [[Bhangra (dance)]].{{efn|The Punjabi dance [[Bhangra (dance)]] was specifically performed for the Punjabi audiences in the event.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Peace missive through dances - Manipur artiste thrills audience with five solo recitals |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/north-east/peace-missive-through-dances-manipur-artiste-thrills-audience-with-five-solo-recitals/cid/836780 |access-date=2023-10-01 |website=www.telegraphindia.com |language=en}}</ref>}} It was performed at the Jawaharlal Nehru Dance Academy in [[Imphal]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Peace missive through dances - Manipur artiste thrills audience with five solo recitals |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/north-east/peace-missive-through-dances-manipur-artiste-thrills-audience-with-five-solo-recitals/cid/836780 |access-date=2023-10-01 |website=www.telegraphindia.com |language=en}}</ref>

== Notable productions ==
In 2016, the Sanaleipak Nachom Artistes Association performed a play named "Mera Thaomei" ({{lang-mni|{{Script|Mtei|ꯃꯦꯔꯥ ꯊꯥꯎꯃꯩ}}|}}), directed by O. Praphulochand, as a part of the then annually ongoing [[Sangai Festival]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Shumang Leela festival begins |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/north-east/shumang-leela-festival-begins/cid/1402003 |access-date=2023-10-01 |website=www.telegraphindia.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |title=Sangai Festival 2016 Shumang Leela |url=https://www.kumhei.com/sangaifestival/655-sangai-festival-2016-shumang-leela |access-date=2023-10-01 |website=Kumhei |language=en}}</ref>

In 2019, "Ahingda Numit" ({{lang-mni|{{Script|Mtei|ꯑꯍꯤꯡꯗ ꯅꯨꯃꯤꯠ}}|}}), a play produced by the Sanaleipak Nachom Artistes Association, was selected to be one of the three [[Shumang Kumhei]] plays of the annual session 2019.<ref>{{Cite web |title=AK Bengol to be conferred Iboyaima Award 2019 : 11th apr19 |url=http://e-pao.net/GP.asp?src=21..110419.apr19 |access-date=2023-10-01 |website=}}</ref>

== Notable artists ==
[[Meitei cinema]] actor Denny Likmabam ({{lang-mni|{{Script|Mtei|ꯗꯦꯟꯅꯤ ꯂꯤꯛꯃꯥꯕꯝ}}|}}) joined Sanaleipak Nachom Artistes Association in 1997. He made his debut in the [[Shumang Kumhei]] play "Sajibugi Leihao" ({{lang-mni|{{Script|Mtei|ꯁꯖꯤꯕꯨꯒꯤ ꯂꯩꯍꯥꯎ}}|}}), playing the role of a police officer.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Denny Likmabam - Biography |url=https://klmdb.com/name/0000343/biography |access-date=2023-10-01 |website=KLMDb |language=en}}</ref>

Comedian artist [[Shougrakpam Hemanta|Sougrakpam Hemanta]] ({{lang-mni|{{Script|Mtei|ꯁꯧꯒ꯭ꯔꯥꯛꯄꯝ ꯍꯦꯃꯟꯇ}}|}}), besides being an actor by his own right, also serves as the founder secretary,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Letpao Haokip underscores importance of Shumang Leela as medium of education |url=https://www.thesangaiexpress.com/Encyc/2022/10/9/IMPHAL-Oct-9TA-Hills-Minister-Letpao-Haokip-has-asserted-that-as-a-medium-of-education-Shuman.html |access-date=2023-10-01 |website=www.thesangaiexpress.com |language=en}}</ref> president as well as the director of the Sanaleipak Nachom Artiste Association.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ngangbam |first=Amukhomba |date=2013-07-26 |title=Shumang Leela comedian Sougrakpam Hemanta – People’s Oja Tolhal {{!}} Manipur Times |url=https://manipurtimes.com/shumang-leela-comedian-sougrakpam-hemanta-people-s-oja-tolhal/ |access-date=2023-10-01 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=UNIT REVISED REFERENCE LIST AS ON 30/04/2019 I N D E X |url=https://www.iccr.gov.in/sites/default/files/uploadfiles/Reference_List-2019.pdf |website=Indian Council for Cultural Relations |quote=Sougrakpam Hemanth Singh - Sanaleipak Nachom Artists Director (August 2005)...}}</ref>

[[Meitei cinema]] artist Yumnam Nilachandra Singh ({{lang-mni|{{Script|Mtei|ꯌꯨꯝꯅꯥꯝ ꯅꯤꯂꯆꯟꯗ꯭ꯔ ꯁꯤꯡꯍ}}|}}) was also a prominent leading actor in the field of [[Shumang Kumhei]], as a member of the Sanaleipak Nachom.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Yumnam Nilachandra Singh Manipur Kala Akademi Award 2013 |url=http://e-pao.net/epSubPageExtractor.asp?src=reviews.arts.Yumnam_Nilachandra_Singh_Manipur_Kala_Akademi_Award_2013 |access-date=2023-10-01 |website=}}</ref>

== See also ==
* [[Laihui Ensemble]]

== Notes ==
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== References ==
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== Further reading ==

* {{Cite web |title=Kshetrimayum Ingocha Singh A Dress Designer Profile |url=http://e-pao.org/erang/Fashion/Kshetrimayum_Ingocha_Singh_A_Dress_Designer_Profile.php |access-date=2023-10-01 |website=}}
* {{Cite web |date=2014-10-08 |title=Anniversary of Sanaleipak Nachom Artistes Assn celebrated – Manipur News |url=https://www.manipur.org/news/2014/10/08/anniversary-of-sanaleipak-nachom-artistes-assn-celebrated/ |access-date=2023-10-01 |language=en-US}}

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