Irom Maipak

Irom Maipak
Born(1967-08-20)20 August 1967
Sagolband Salam Leikai, Imphal West, Manipur
Died20 May 2021(2021-05-20) (aged 53)
NationalityIndian
OccupationCinematographer
SpouseThounaojam Rita Devi
Parent(s)Irom Sanajaoba
Irom Ongbi Thambalngoubi
AwardsNational Film Award for Best Non-Feature Film Cinematography (2001)

Irom Maipak (20 August 1967 – 20 May 2021) was an Indian cinematographer from Imphal, Manipur.[1][2] He was the founding president of the All Manipur Cinematographers Association. Maipak had worked for more than three decades in Films and Television industry.[3] He received the prestigious National Film Award for Best Non-Feature Film Cinematography at the 49th National Film Awards.[4][5]

He died from COVID-19 complications on 20 May 2021.[6][7]

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  2. ^ "Many condoled the sudden demise of cinematographer Irom Maipak Singh today". The Sangai Express.
  3. ^ "Manipur's finest cinematographer Irom Maipak loses Covid-19 battle". Imphal Free Press.
  4. ^ "Irom Maipak - Awards". Times of India.
  5. ^ "Irom Maipak, Manipur's only national award-winning cinematographer, dies of Covid-19". The Indian Express. 21 May 2021.
  6. ^ "Acclaimed cinematographer Irom Maipak and Ex-MLA Irengbam Ibohanbi dies of Covid". ukhrultimes.com. 20 May 2021.
  7. ^ "Former MLA, film personality succumb to Covid". www.uniindia.com.