Gokul Athokpam
Gokul Athokpam is an Indian actor who appears in Manipuri films.[1][2] In addition to films, he has also worked in theatres, and has acted in many Shumang Kumheis, including Lidicegee Gulap, Nangna Luhongdringei and Lambidudei. In 2001, he got the title of Dawn Actor.[3] He has acted in many famous Manipuri films.[4] Among them, Lucy Kamei, Tayai, Thabaton-1,2, Thouri, Imagee Ibungo, Lambidudei, Sakthibee Tampha, Western Sankirtan, Lamjasara, Tabunungda Akaiba Likli and Eidi Thamoi Pikhre may be mentioned.[5]
Gokul Athokpam | |
|---|---|
| Born | 6 May 1974 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actor-Producer |
| Spouse | Athokpam Ongbi Sonia |
He also produced the movie Tayai. In the beginning of his acting career in Manipuri films, he used to play antagonistic characters.[6]
Accolades
Gokul Athokpam was selected for 4th Film Vision Special Award 2009-10 and 5th Film Vision Special Award 2010–11, by Film Academy Manipur (FAM).[3] He is the recipient of the Best Actor in a Supporting Role award for the movie Bomb Blast at the 7th Manipur State Film Festival 2010.[7] He won the Best Actor Award at the 3rd Sahitya Seva Samiti Manipur Film Award, SSS MANIFA 2014, organised by Sahitya Seva Samiti, Kakching and Film Forum Manipur, at Kakching Khullen Ibudhou Khamlangba Laikol on 21 April 2014 for his role Paari in the film Thajagee Maihing.
He won the Best Actor in a Leading Role Award in the 9th MANIFA 2020 for his role in the film Inamma.[8]
Selected filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Director |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Lucy Kamei | Maipak/Apao | Vir Bhadra Yumnam |
| 2006 | Mamoudo Hingchabido Manemdo | Govind | Diya Khwairakpam |
| 2007 | Meitei Chanu | Tayai | Amar Raj |
| 2008 | Tayai | Yaima/Tayai | K. Bimol Sharma |
| 2009 | Eegi Machu | Ibochouba | Keiphah |
| Atiyagee Meenok | Ningthem | Ksh. Kishorekumar | |
| Nobap | Thanou | Heisnam Tomba | |
| Nongoubee | Dr. Yaiphaba | K. Bimol Sharma & Oja Tomba | |
| 2010 | 21st Century's Kunti | Sanajaoba | Joy Soram |
| Kadarmapee | Yaima | L. Prakash | |
| Lambidudei | Sakhen | K. Bimol Sharma | |
| Mamado Leisabido Angaobido | Psychiatrist | Romi Meitei | |
| 2011 | Luhongbagi Ahing | Koireng | Bijgupta Laishram |
| Yairipok Thambalnu Amaga | Ranjit | Romi Meitei | |
| Govindagee Sarik Makhol | Paikhomba | Homen D' Wai | |
| Khujingee Mami | Chaoren | Romi Meitei | |
| Ishwar Masu Angaobani | Leichil | L. Prakash | |
| Fried Fish, Chicken Soup and a Premiere Show | Himself | Mamta Murthy | |
| 2012 | Taru Tarubi Maktabee | Paari | Tej Kshetri |
| Lamjasara | Nganba | L. Prakash | |
| Western Sankirtan | Khomba | L. Prakash | |
| 2013 | Lumfoo Tomba | Tomba | Bimol Phibou |
| Thajagee Maihing | Paari | Romi Meitei | |
| Tabunungda Akaiba Likli | Ningthem | Romi Meitei | |
| 2014 | Eidee Kadaida | Thoungamba | O. Gautam |
| Leikhamton | Ibohal and Ningthem | Tej Kshetri | |
| Thabaton 2 | Thaba's second husband | Bijgupta Laishram | |
| Sanagi Tangbal | Thoungamba | Bijgupta Laishram | |
| Safu (Impact) | Nganba | K. Bimol Sharma | |
| 2015 | Ikaibana Sire | Ngamba | L. Prakash |
| Imoinu | Tondonba | Bijgupta Laishram | |
| 2016 | Tharo Thambal | Thoiba | Bijgupta Laishram |
| Ingagee Thanil | Chaoba | Mohindro (KAMS) | |
| Khongfam | Malem | Sudhir Kangjam | |
| Ningol Chakkouba | Tomthin | Sanaton Nongthomba | |
| Mashingkha | Chinglen | Jeetendra Ningomba | |
| 2017 | Iche Tampha | Tampha's love interest | Bijgupta Laishram |
| Itao Ibungo Nungsibee | Ibungo | Eepu | |
| Echan gi Laidhi | Thawan | Rakesh Moirangthem | |
| Chinglen Sana | Chinglen/Sana | Bijgupta Laishram | |
| Mani Mamou | Paari | Ajit Ningthouja | |
| Kaongamdraba Facebook | Paari | AK. Gyaneshori | |
| Mandalay Mathel | Malangba | Homeshwori | |
| Mitlu | Mangal | Gyaneshwor Konj | |
| Ningol Chakkouba 2 | Tomthin | Sanaton Nongthomba | |
| Akhunba Takhellei | Thoiba | Ojitbabu Ningthoujam | |
| 2018 | Maram Chanu | SDO Thanil | Bijgupta Laishram |
| Pari Imom | Sanatombi's boyfriend | Bijgupta Laishram | |
| Chanu IPS | Khaba | Sanaton Nongthomba | |
| 2019 | Yumleima | Leima's husband | Bijgupta Laishram |
| Kao Phaaba | Leina's husband | Ishomani | |
| Khurai Angaobi | Ningthem | Sudhir Kangjam | |
| Nongbalgee Jacket | Pamel | Bimol Phibou | |
| Korounganba 3 | Korou | Ojitbabu Ningthoujam | |
| Da Nongdamba | Nongdamba | Nasha | |
| Inamma | Chingkheinganba | Homeshwori | |
| Chanu IPS 2 | Khaba | Sanaton Nongthomba | |
| Mutlamdai Thaomei | Chaoren | Sudhir Kangjam | |
| Eerei | Athouba | Krishnakumar Gurumayum | |
| 2021 | Ima Machet Icha Tangkhai | Thambal's husband | Homeshwori |
| Iyaithakki Thambal | Korou | Bijgupta Laishram | |
| 2022 | Shamjabee | Shamu | Premkumar Paonam |
| Asira Punshi | Sanahal | Bijgupta Laishram | |
| Ningol | Sanathoi | L. Surjakanta | |
| Imoinu 2 | Tondonba | Bijgupta Laishram | |
| Samadon | Inaocha Khundrakpam |
References
- "Movie Actor: Gokul Athokpam - Celebrity". nettv4u.con.
- "Gokul Athokpam Best Actor Award 2020: Biography - Details - Explain with English Subtitles". moviehouz.com.
- "Interview with Gokul Athokpam 2011 - E-rang :: E-pao Movie Channel". e-pao.org.
- "Manipur's Tonthoi bags best actress award at Prag Cine 2018". thenortheasttoday.com.
- "Celebrity - Gokul Athokpam - Kanglei Movies". kangleimovies.com.
- "Stereotyping remarks against women in Film Khurai Angaobi". e-pao.net.
- "Nobap walks away with the lion's share at 7th film fest". e-pao.net.
- "9th Manipuri Film Awards MANIFA 2020 Result announced". e-pao.net.