Oken Amakcham

In this Meitei name, the family name is Amakcham and the given name is Oken.

Oken Amakcham
Born(1962-03-01)1 March 1962
Kongba Kshetri Leikai, Imphal East, Manipur
NationalityIndian
EducationBachelor of Arts (B.A.), Dhanamanjuri College
Occupation(s)Director, Music Director, Actor
SpouseJenita Amakcham
Parent(s)Amakcham Shyamo
Amakcham Ongbi Brinda
AwardsNational Film Award for Best Feature Film in Manipuri (1994)

Oken Amakcham is an Indian film director,[1] music director and actor who works in Manipuri films.[2][3] He started his career in theatre and performing arts. He is a recipient of the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Manipuri for the movie Mayophygee Macha at the 42nd National Film Awards.[4] In 2002, he directed Lammei which marked the beginning of a digital era in Manipuri cinema.[citation needed] He took the role of music director in many of his movies. Cheina, Tellanga Mamei, Nungshithel are some of his notable films. He had been a jury member of 58th National Film Awards.

His movie Nungshithel (English: Abode of Love) was aired on Doordarshan Kendra Imphal as a four-episode teleplay. It was adapted from Arambam Samarendra's theatrical play of the same tite.[citation needed]

  1. ^ "Oken Amakcham". www.myheritage.com. Retrieved 28 April 2021.
  2. ^ "15 day workshop on folk dance kicks off : 08th mar21 ~ E-Pao! Headlines". e-pao.net. 7 March 2021. Retrieved 28 April 2021.
  3. ^ "Oken Amakcham - Filmography". BFI. Archived from the original on 27 April 2021. Retrieved 28 April 2021.
  4. ^ "59th National Film Awards 2011: Phijigee Mani bags best regional film award : 08th mar12 ~ E-Pao! Headlines". e-pao.net. 7 March 2012. Retrieved 28 April 2021.