Abenao Elangbam

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Abenao Elangbam
Born
Sonia Elangbam

(1986-09-28)September 28, 1986[1]
Top Khongnang Makhong, Porompat DC Road, Imphal, Manipur
Present address:
Singjamei, Imphal, Manipur
NationalityIndian
OccupationActress

Sonia Elangbam,[1] known by the stage name Abenao Elangbam, (born September 28, 1986[1]) is an Indian actress working in Manipuri cinema. She has displayed her versatility in acting by taking various roles in Manipuri films. The beginning of her career in films are marked by movies like Cheinakhol, Thoiba Thoibi, Naoshum and Akhunba Mani.

Early life and education[edit]

She completed her Master in Adult Education from Manipur University.[1]

Career[edit]

Before coming into films, she has acted in some theatrical plays under People's Arts and Dramatic Association, Imphal.[2] Her first film is Chingjaogum Lepliba Thamoi, where she is playing a supporting role. She is most popularly known for her role of Naobi in Thoiba Thoibi. Among her popular films were Thoiba Thoibi, Akhunba Mani, Thokkidagi Kishi, Nobap, Ekhenglaktagi Red Rose, Chumthang Makhong, Bema Bema, Liklaai, Leikang Thambal, Tabunungda Akaiba Likli, Western Sankirtan, Phijigee Mani and Waikhu.[2]

In Phijigee Mani, she played an archer.

Accolades[edit]

Elangbam was awarded the Best Actress in a Leading Role for her role in the film Pabunggi Cycle at the 2nd SSS MANIFA 2013.[3] She was also awarded the Best Actress in a Leading Role for the film Tabunungda Akaiba Likli at the 3rd SSS MANIFA 2014.[4] She was also honoured with Th. Ashokumar Memorial Award in Arts and Culture at the 10th Foundation Day of USU, Khurai.[4]

Selected filmography[edit]

Year Film Role Director
2007 Thoiba Thoibi Naobi Romi Meitei
Akhunba Mani Thoi Romi Meitei
Manithoiba Thoibi Romi Meitei
2008 Lanmei Thanbi Takhellei Chou En Lai & O. Mangi
Chumthang Makhong Romi Meitei
Ekhenglaktagi Red Rose Thoibi Romi Meitei
2009 Thokkidagi Kishi Manjuri Diya Khwairakpam
Atiyagee Meenok Thoibi Ksh. Kishorekumar
Nonglei O. Jiten
Nongoubee Ningtharla K. Bimol Sharma & Oja Tomba
Nobap Thaja Heisnam Tomba
2010 Nangdi Eigi Thawaini Tampha O. Gautam
Thoudang Romi Meitei
2011 Phijigee Mani Bicha O. Gautam
Pabunggi Cycle Thoibi Bimol Phibou
Punshi Chuppa Nangshe Eigini Thaja Premanda
Ishwar Masu Angaobani Likla L. Prakash
Yairipok Thambalnu Amaga Romi Meitei
2012 Taru Tarubi Maktabee Tarubi Tej Kshetri
Western Sankirtan Ayeengbi L. Prakash
Yaiphare Yaiphare Ningolei Bimol Phibou
2013 Tabunungda Akaiba Likli Thoibi Romi Meitei
2014 Eidee Kadaida Lakhi O. Gautam
Sathiba Danger Thoibi Ajit Ningthouja
VDF Thasana Thadoi Homen D' Wai
Safu (Impact) Thoibi K. Bimol Sharma
Nongmatang Tampha Suvas E.
2015 Hingbagee Mahao Linthoi Jeetendra Ningomba
2016 Mashingkha Mellei Jeetendra Ningomba
Thammoi Ahum Thaja Aten
Ingagee Thanil Leibaklei Mohindro (KAMS)
2017 Korounganba 2 Ojitbabu Ningthoujam
Jiri Ningol Imphal Thoibi Paojel
Ningtha Thokchom Thoibi Homen D' Wai
2018 Hingkhini Emadi Rabi Salam
Bangladeshki Sana Tampha OC Meira
Meitan Araba Teacher Lukanand Kshetrimayum
2019 Tangna Phangjaba Lan Fifi Mangang
Korounganba 3 Ojitbabu Ningthoujam

References[edit]

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Wahengbam Rorrkychand (17 July 2012). "Interview: Manipuri Film Actress – Abenao(Sonia Elangbam) on Career, Culture and Experience". KanglaOnline.com. Retrieved 3 November 2016.
  2. 2.0 2.1 "Abenao - E-rang :: E-pao Movie Channel". E-pao.org. Retrieved 3 November 2016.
  3. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 9 February 2019. Retrieved 8 February 2019.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  4. 4.0 4.1 "'Lamlong Market will be reconstructed' : 29th aug12 ~ E-Pao! Headlines". E-pao.net. Retrieved 3 November 2016.


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