Abenao Elangbam

Abenao Elangbam (born 28 September 1986) is an Indian actress working in Manipuri cinema.[1] She has displayed her versatility in acting by taking various roles in Manipuri films.[2] The beginning of her career in films are marked by movies like Cheinakhol, Thoiba Thoibi, Naoshum and Akhunba Mani.

Abenao Elangbam
Born
Sonia Elangbam

(1986-09-28)September 28, 1986
Top Khongnang Makhong, Porompat DC Road, Imphal, Manipur
Present address:
Singjamei, Imphal, Manipur
NationalityIndian
OccupationActress

Early life and education

She completed her Master in Adult Education from Manipur University.[1]

Career

Before coming into films, she has acted in some theatrical plays under People's Arts and Dramatic Association, Imphal. Her first film is Chingjaogum Lepliba Thamoi, where she is playing a supporting role. She is most popularly known for her role of Naobi in Thoiba Thoibi. Among her popular films were Thoiba Thoibi, Akhunba Mani, Thokkidagi Kishi, Nobap, Ekhenglaktagi Red Rose, Chumthang Makhong, Bema Bema, Liklaai, Leikang Thambal, Tabunungda Akaiba Likli, Western Sankirtan, Phijigee Mani and Waikhu. In Phijigee Mani, she played an archer.[3]

After her marriage, she continues to act in movies. Some of her films released post-marriage include Korounganba 3 and Ima Machet Icha Tangkhai.

Accolades

For her role in the film Nobap, Elangbam received the Special Jury Award at the 7th Manipur State Film Awards 2010. She was awarded the Best Actress in a Leading Role for her role in the film Pabunggi Cycle at the 2nd SSS MANIFA 2013.[4] Best Actress in a Leading Role award was given to her for portraying the role Thoibi in the film Tabunungda Akaiba Likli at the 3rd SSS MANIFA 2014. She was also honoured with Th. Ashokumar Memorial Award in Arts and Culture at the 10th Foundation Day of USU, Khurai.

Selected filmography
Year Film Role Director
2007 Thoiba Thoibi Naobi Romi Meitei
Akhunba Mani Thoi Romi Meitei
Manithoiba Thoibi Romi Meitei
2008 Lanmei Thanbi Takhellei Chou En Lai & O. Mangi
Chumthang Makhong Priyo's sister Romi Meitei
Ekhenglaktagi Red Rose Thoibi Romi Meitei
2009 Thokkidagi Kishi Manjuri Diya Khwairakpam
Atiyagee Meenok Thoibi Ksh. Kishorekumar
Nonglei Langlen O. Jiten
Nongoubee Ningtharla K. Bimol Sharma & Oja Tomba
Nobap Thaja Heisnam Tomba
2010 Nangdi Eigi Thawaini Tampha O. Gautam
Thoudang Thoibi Romi Meitei
2011 Phijigee Mani Bicha O. Gautam
Pabunggi Cycle Thoibi Bimol Phibou
Punshi Chuppa Nangshe Eigini Thaja Premanda
Ishwar Masu Angaobani Likla L. Prakash
Yairipok Thambalnu Amaga Thoibi Romi Meitei
2012 Taru Tarubi Maktabee Tarubi Tej Kshetri
Western Sankirtan Ayeengbi L. Prakash
Yaiphare Yaiphare Ningolei Bimol Phibou
2013 Tabunungda Akaiba Likli Thoibi Romi Meitei
80,000 Meiraba Romio Yaiphabi Premanda
2014 Eidee Kadaida Lakhi O. Gautam
Sathiba Danger Thoibi Ajit Ningthouja
VDF Thasana Thadoi Homen D' Wai
Safu (Impact) Thoibi K. Bimol Sharma
Nongmatang Tampha Suvas E.
2015 Hingbagee Mahao Linthoi Jeetendra Ningomba
2016 Mashingkha Mellei Jeetendra Ningomba
Thammoi Ahum Thaja Aten
Ingagee Thanil Leibaklei Mohindro (KAMS)
2017 Korounganba 2 Thoi Ojitbabu Ningthoujam
Jiri Ningol Imphal Thoibi Thoibi Paojel
Ningtha Thokchom Thoibi Homen D' Wai
2018 Hingkhini Emadi Abe Rabi Salam
Meitan Araba Teacher Lukanand Kshetrimayum
2019 Tangna Phangjaba Lan Fifi Mangang
Korounganba 3 Thoi Ojitbabu Ningthoujam
2020 Bangladeshki Sana Tampha OC Meira
2021 Ima Machet Icha Tangkhai Thambal Homeshwori
2022 Hoo Sangom Ojitbabu Ningthoujam

References
  1. Wahengbam Rorrkychand (17 July 2012). "Interview: Manipuri Film Actress – Abenao(Sonia Elangbam) on Career, Culture and Experience". KanglaOnline.com. Retrieved 3 November 2016.
  2. "Abenao Elangbam - TV Guide". www.tvguide.com.
  3. "CiNEmatters Ep 4 | Phijigee Mani sheds light on the insidious ways in which patriarchy governs life in Manipur". www.firstpost.com. 22 April 2021.
  4. "Second Sahitya Seva Samiti Manipuri Film Awards -2013: Award Winners | Manipur Times". Archived from the original on 9 February 2019. Retrieved 8 February 2019.
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