Shougrakpam Hemanta | |
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Born | 1969 Irom Meijrao Mamang Leikai, Thoubal District, Manipur |
Nationality | Indian |
Occupation(s) | Actor, Comedian, Writer, Director |
Awards | Manipur State Kala Akademi Award (2013) Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (2017) |
Shougrakpam Hemanta (born 1969) is an Indian comedian, actor, writer and director, who has worked in various Shumang Kumhei plays and Manipuri films.[1] He is well known for his role of Oja Tolhan in Eegi Mahao and his portrayal of the title role in the movie Mantri Dolansana.[2] In 2017, he was conferred with the prestigious Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in recognition of his contribution in the traditional Meitei theatre of the Shumang Kumhei.[3] With this, he became the first person to receive the award for this art form.
Shougrakpam Hemanta is also the lifetime secretary of Manipur State Shumang Leela Council.[4]