Priyakanta Laishram | |
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| Born | Priyakanta Thoi Laishram 7 November 1998 Imphal East, Manipur, India |
| Alma mater | University of Mumbai Amity University, Noida |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, film director, film producer, writer, film editor |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (173 cm) |
| Parent(s) | Harendra Laishram Jibanlata Laishram |
Priyakanta Laishram (born 7 November 1998) is an Indian actor, film director, film producer, screenwriter, and film editor from the Meitei ethnicity of Imphal, Manipur who predominantly works in Manipuri films, known for his socially relevant and unconventional movies. He is the first filmmaker to make the first mainstream film of Manipur, Northeast India, dealing with same-sex relationships, Oneness (film). He started making children's films at the age of 9 by using a Nokia N70 mobile phone, for which he won several titles including The Youngest Filmmaker 2009 from Nokia and Manipur's Rising Star 2011 from Asian News International.
Some of his notable works are Oneness, The Foul Truth, Up-Close With Priyakanta Laishram, Spaced Out – Panthung Di Kadaaida!, Who Said Boys Can't Wear Makeup?, It's Not My Choice and I am Special.