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Denny Likmabam

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Denny Likmabam
Denny Likmabam in Hiyai (2018)
Born
Denny Likmabam

(1976-03-10) 10 March 1976 (age 48)
Wangjing Wangkhei, Thoubal district, India
NationalityIndian
EducationB.A. (Geography), Y.K. College, Wangjing (2001)
Occupation(s)Actor, Director
Years active2000-present
SpouseJeni Ngangom
Parent(s)Likmabam Shantikumar
Likmabam Ongbi Dameshori

Denny Likmabam (born 10 March 1976) is an Indian actor from Manipur.[1][2][3] His films include Phairenthagi Angaoba Leichil, Kaorage, Khuji, Nungshi Hekta Hairage, Hi Sweety Hello Preety and Hiyai.[4][5]

Career

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In 1997, Denny Likmabam joined Sanaleipak Nachom Artistes Association (a Shumang Leela group) as a part-time musician in the orchestra section.[6]

His first film was the 2000 movie Echelsida. He is also the leading actor in the 2002 movie Lammei, the first Manipuri video film to have a commercial screening at a theatre.[7][8] In 2013, he acted in Makhonmani Mongsaba's Nangna Kappa Pakchade where he plays the role of a lawyer.[9][10] It participated in Ladakh International Film Festival.[11]

In 2012, he starred in Mamta Murthy's non-fiction movie on Manipuri cinema Fried Fish, Chicken Soup and a Premiere Show.[12] In movies Khuji and Radha Rani, he played antagonistic roles. He took the role of an army officer in School Shooti and a doctor in Amamba Lambee. In Cheitheng Amana, he played two roles.

Accolades

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Likmabam was nominated for Best Actor Award for his role in the film Kaorage at the First Festival of Manipuri Cinema 2007, organised by Film Forum Manipur.[13][14]

Award Work
B. Kennedy Memorial Award 2004 His contributions to cinema
Pafila Films and Artistes' Award 2006

Selected filmography

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Year Film Role Director Ref.
2000 Echelsida Roshan Oken Amakcham
2002 Lammei Chinglen Oken Amakcham [15][16]
2004 Nungshi Hekta Hairage Rajen Ksh. Kishorekumar
Hi Sweety Hello Pretty Chan Heisnam [17]
2005 Khuji Wanglen Romi Meitei
Yenning Thana Lakpada Denny Rolivin
Matang Chabada Hairage Binoy Ksh. Kishorekumar
Mathang Mapokta Shekhar Diya Khwairakpam
2006 Kaorage Leishemba Bishwamittra [18][19]
Hero Bodhe Diya Khwairakpam
Radha-Rani DSP Chinglen O. Gautam [20]
Amuktang Chamthoknashi Somen Diya Khwairakpam [21]
Sageigee Mouni Nongyai Diya Khwairakpam
2007 Cheitheng Amana Diya Khwairakpam
2008 Paachaa Paachaa Bishwamittra
2010 Thasi Thanou Lanchenba Eepu [22]
Dharmagi Mingda Imagidamak Shamu Romi Meitei [23]
2012 Amamba Lambee Dr. Bimol Oken Amakcham [24]
Fried Fish, Chicken Soup and a Premiere Show Himself Mamta Murthy [25]
2013 Nangna Kappa Pakchade Lawyer Makhonmani Mongsaba [26][27]
2015 Nangna Nokpa Yengningi Ibohal Ajit Ningthouja [28]
Imoinu Achouba Bijgupta Laishram [29]
2016 Eikhoi Pabunggi Thabal Hemanta Khuman [30]
2018 Hiyai Hiyai's father Herojit Naoroibam [31]
2019 Ichadi Manini Thoiba Geet Yumnam [32]
Ei Actor Natte Dr. Thanil Homen D' Wai [33]
Wakchingi Len Sakhi's brother Bijgupta Laishram
2020 Aronba Wari Henba's father OC Meira [34][35]
2022 Lairembi Thaba's son Sudhir Kangjam [36]
Laija Lembi Loya Sudhir Kangjam [37]
Imoinu 2 Achouba Bijgupta Laishram [38]
2024 Khomlang Laman Tampha's brother OC Meira [39][40]

References

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  1. ^ "Denny Likmabam :: A veteran in Manipuri Digital Film". e-pao.org. Retrieved 16 October 2024.
  2. ^ "Denny Likmabam - Movies, Biography, News, Age & Photos". in.bookmyshow.com. Retrieved 16 October 2024.
  3. ^ "Manipuri stars shine on Red Carpet". e-pao.net.
  4. ^ Dr. M. Nawaz Khan (30 June 2014). "Growth of Manipuri Digital Films". e-pao.net.
  5. ^ Khan, M. Nawaz (30 June 2014). "Growth of Manipuri Digital Films". Communication Today.
  6. ^ "A date with acclaimed actor Denny Likmabam". manipurtimes.com. 15 September 2016.
  7. ^ "Mollywood Lanmei A new hope for sick film industries". e-pao.net.
  8. ^ "50 years of Manipuri cinema: Award-winning films screened at Imphal". Northeast Now. 12 April 2021.
  9. ^ Kongbam, Meghachandra (17 November 2018). "Cinema is slowly dying in Manipur". The Hindu.
  10. ^ "Regional struggle: Makhonmani Mongsaba talks about his film Nangna Kappa Pakchade". The Hindu. 10 October 2013.
  11. ^ "Final List of films for Ladakh International Film Festival (LIFF) 2014". www.newzwagon.com.
  12. ^ "Fried Fish, Chicken Soup and a Premiere Show: Bandra Film Festival". www.bandrafilmfestival.com.
  13. ^ "Festival of Manipuri Cinema ends". e-pao.net.
  14. ^ Angomcha Bimol Akoijam. "Manipuri cinema: Festival and beyond". e-pao.net.
  15. ^ Jogendro Singh Kshetrimayum (2011). The Politics of Fixity: A report on the ban of Hindi films in Manipur, Northeast India (MA report). The University of Texas at Austin. p. 46. hdl:2152/ETD-UT-2011-12-4603.
  16. ^ "3rd day Report of Golden Jubilee Celebration of Manipuri Cinema 2021". e-pao.net. Retrieved 2024-10-16.
  17. ^ Daniel Chabungbam. "Profile Of (Late) Wangkhem Lalitkumar Singh". e-pao.org. Retrieved 16 October 2024.
  18. ^ SAMIR K. PURKAYASTHA. "Stars blink as parties lose the script - Manipuri cinema may have enthralled local viewers but politicians remain non-committal". www.telegraphindia.com. Retrieved 16 October 2024.
  19. ^ "Laimayum Dhanachandra Sharma passes away". manipurpress.com. 2 December 2022. Retrieved 16 October 2024.
  20. ^ "Olen - E-rang :: E-pao Movie Channel". e-pao.org. Retrieved 16 October 2024.
  21. ^ "Manipur's homegrown script". The Indian Express. 15 April 2012.
  22. ^ Gurumayam, William (3 March 2016). "Renowned Film Maker of Manipur Brutally Assaulted; Left for Death". Imphal Times.
  23. ^ "We can reach Moon, but not our homes, says Romi Meitei". thenortheastaffairs.com. 14 September 2023. Retrieved 16 October 2024.
  24. ^ "Cinematographer Irom Maipak condoled". The Sangai Express. Retrieved 16 October 2024.
  25. ^ "Fish fry for the Manipuri soul". Times of India. 25 March 2012.
  26. ^ "Nangna Kappa Pakchade invited for screening at KIFF". e-pao.net.
  27. ^ "Nangna Kappa Pakchade to be presented at Intl Film Fest". e-pao.net.
  28. ^ "Blessing ceremony of Nangna Nokpa Yengningi held". The People's Chronicle.
  29. ^ "IMOINU". Kumhei.
  30. ^ Gurumayum, Williams (16 December 2016). "Pirated DVD Disc Seized". Imphal Times.
  31. ^ "Manipuri film Hiyai screened at DU's north campus". Times of India. 2 October 2018.
  32. ^ "Prize distribution for 9th MANIFA held". e-pao.net.
  33. ^ "9th MANIFA winner: 'Eikhoisibu Kanano' wins Best Manipuri Feature Film award". 12 July 2020.
  34. ^ "Events cancelled". The Sangai Express. Retrieved 28 June 2021.
  35. ^ "Events cancelled". e-pao.net. Retrieved 28 June 2021.
  36. ^ Chronicle News Service. "Feature film 'Lairembi' premieres". e-pao.net. Retrieved 16 October 2024.
  37. ^ "Laija Lembi (2023) - Movie - Reviews, Cast & Release Date". in.bookmyshow.com. Retrieved 16 October 2024.
  38. ^ "Imoinu 2 (2022) - Movie - Reviews, Cast & Release Date". in.bookmyshow.com. Retrieved 16 October 2024.
  39. ^ Rinku Khumukcham. "OC Meira's film "KHOMLANG LAMAN" premieres at Manipur University". Imphal Times. Retrieved 16 October 2024.
  40. ^ "Manipuri feature film 'Khomlang Laman' to be screened in Bangladesh, Assam, Tripura". Imphal Free Press. Retrieved 16 October 2024.
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