R. K. Bidur Singh

R. K. Bidur Singh
BornRajkumar Bidursana Singh
(1941-10-17)17 October 1941
Nongmeibung Wangkheirakpam Leikai, Imphal, Manipur
Died9 June 2021(2021-06-09) (aged 79)
OccupationFilm critic, writer
NationalityIndian
Notable awardsNational Film Award for Best Film Critic (2008)
ParentsR. K. Haimosana
R. K. Ongbi Bidhumukhi

R. K. Bidur Singh (17 October 1941 – 9 June 2021) was a notable Indian film critic[1] and film society activist[2] from Imphal, Manipur. He won the Best Critic Award at the 56th National Film Awards. He worked as a government employee and retired as an assistant account officer.[3][4] His published books include Wakhal Machu Machu, Shaktam Makhal Makhal (2011), Mitkup Khara (2012) and Kaunakhigadra Haina (Atenba Punshi Shaktamsing) (2013).[5][6]

Manipur State Film Development Society (MSFDS) described him as an Encyclopedia of Manipuri cinema.[7] He succumbed to post COVID-19 complications on 9 June 2021.

  1. ^ Ramachandran, Smriti Kak (19 March 2010). "President confers 56th National Film Awards". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 9 June 2021.
  2. ^ "Workshop on journey of Manipuri cinema (1972-2020) commences at MU". The Frontier Manipur. 4 January 2021. Retrieved 9 June 2021.
  3. ^ "CATA condoles RK Bidur's demise". themorningbell.in. Retrieved 15 July 2021.
  4. ^ "MSFDS MOURNS DEMISED FILM ACTIVIST/CRITIC, R.K. BIDUR". pune.media. Retrieved 15 July 2021.
  5. ^ "MSFDS mourns death of film critic RK Bidur". Imphal Free Press. Retrieved 15 July 2021.
  6. ^ "RK Bidur Singh (Author of Wakhal Machu-Machu, Shaktam Makhal-Makhal)". www.goodreads.com. Retrieved 15 July 2021.
  7. ^ "MSFDS Mourns Demised Film Activist & Critic, R.K. Bidur". www.krctimes.com. Retrieved 15 July 2021.