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'''Shumang Leela''' or '''Shumang Kumhei''' ([[English language|English]]: ''Courtyard Play'') is a traditional form of theatre in [[Manipur]], [[North East India]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://kanglaonline.com/2012/08/manipuri-shumang-lila-best-social-folk-medium-theatre-nsseram/|title=Manipuri Shumang Lila: Best social folk medium – KanglaOnline|first=Neken Singh|last=Seram}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://manipuronline.com/research-papers/shumang-lila-presentation-representation-culture/2011/01/24|title=ManipurOnline… Dealing With The Issues » Shumang Lila: Presentation & Representation Of Culture}}</ref> The [[theatre]] is arranged in the form of open air from four sides. The roles are all played by male [[actors]], some dressed as beautiful ladies.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://pib.gov.in/Pressreleaseshare.aspx?PRID=1562667|title=President of India to confer Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards (Akademi Puraskar) for the Year 2017|website=pib.gov.in}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://indianobserverpost.com/News-Detail.aspx?Article=356&WebUrl=web|title=Indian Observer Post|website=indianobserverpost.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.pothashang.in/2018/12/10/shumang-leela-vibrant-performing-art-form-joykumar/|title=Shumang Leela is the most vibrant performing art form: Joykumar • Pothashang|date=December 10, 2018}}</ref> This traditional theatre form was prevalent since the time of monarchical rule in Manipur.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://e-pao.net/epSubPageExtractor.asp?src=manipur.Shumang_Lila.Shumang_Leela_Hottest_Curry|title=SHUMANG LEELA, THE HOTTEST CURRY FOR MANIPURIS|author=Rajmani Ayekpam|accessdate=2 July 2021|website=e-pao.net}}</ref> But the proper form of ''Shumang Leela'' had its inception in 1895 A.D.<br />
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In 2017, [[Shougrakpam Hemanta]] was conferred with the prestigious [[Sangeet Natak Akademi Award]] in recognition of his contribution in ''Shumang Leela''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://pib.gov.in/Pressreleaseshare.aspx?PRID=1562667|title=President of India to confer Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards (Akademi Puraskar) for the Year 2017|website=pib.gov.in}}</ref> With this, he became the first person to receive the award for this art form.<br />
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==Observance==<br />
An annual event, ''Shumang Leela Day'', commemorates the art form.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.pointblank7.in/?p=24|title=Shumang leela, the Courtyard theatre of Manipur|first=Team|last=PB7|date=March 4, 2014}}</ref> The Iboyaima Shumang Leela Lifetime Achievement Award is presented on this day.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://themanipurpage.tripod.com/theater/theater.html|title=Theater Of Manipur|website=themanipurpage.tripod.com}}</ref><br />
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==Notable artists==<br />
* [[Chinglen Thiyam]]<br />
* [[Shougrakpam Hemanta]]<br />
* [[Iboyaima Khuman]]<br />
* [[Gokul Athokpam]]<br />
* [[Gurumayum Bonny]]<br />
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==References==<br />
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[[Category:Theatre in India]]<br />
[[Category:Culture of Manipur]]<br />
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