Gurumayum Bonny

Gurumayum Bonny Sharma is an Indian actor and singer who predominantly appears in Manipuri films. He is famous for movies 'Yaiskul Pakhang Angaoba', 'Beragee Bomb', 'Mr Khadang'. [1] He is a resident of Keishamthong Maning Longjam Leikai, Imphal, Manipur.[2] He has also worked in the Shumang Kumheis including Kunti series, Nongallamdaisida, Opium War, and Pizza.

Gurumayum Bonny
Gurumayum Bonny Sharma
Born27 May
Imphal, Manipur
NationalityIndian
Occupation(s)Actor, Singer
SpouseMotibala
Parent(s)Gurumayum Robindro Sharma
Gurumayum Ongbi Surjamukhi Devi

Career

Bonny had tried many jobs before coming into the world of performing arts.[3] In 1994-95, he joined Bashikhong Dramatic Union. Later, he was a theatre artist for around ten years in Panthoibi Natya Mandir.[4] Before coming into films, he had already acted in Shumang Kumheis. Aruba Eechel, Amamba Lambee, Kunti 6 (Mihatpung), Nongallamdaishida, Yeningthana Ngairi, Opium War and Pizza are his famous Shumang Leelas.[2] Both his parents were also theatre artist in the Manipur Dramatic Union (MDU).

His first film is Lanmei Thanbi where he played a villain role, alongside Kaiku Rajkumar and Abenao Elangbam.[5] He is best known for his role as Yo Sanatombi in the film Yaiskulgee Pakhang Angaoba. Other famous films of Bonny are Nungshibase Phagi Natte, VDF Thasana,[6] Beragee Bomb, Chow Chow Momo na haobara Shingju Bora na oinambara, Yaiphare Yaiphare, Amamba Sayon, Western Sankirtan, Delhi Mellei and Mr. Khadang.[7]

In the movie Ningtha, he played a differently abled guy. He played double roles in the film Chow Chow Momo na haobara Shingju Bora na oinambara. In Producer Director, he was given the role of a film maker named Tomthin Cameroon. He portrayed the role of a mentally different guy in Tamoyaigee Ebecha.

VDF Thasana is a movie of his own home production.[8] He is well known for his unique acting skills and humour in Manipuri films.

Accolades

Gurumayum Bonny won the Best Actor Award at 8th Manipur State Film Festival, 2013 for the film Yaiskulgee Pakhang Angaoba.[9] He played the role of Yo Sanatombi in the film. Bonny was awarded the Best Actor in a Leading Role - Male for his role in the film Western Sankirtan at the 2nd SSS MANIFA 2013.[10]

In the 9th Manipur State Film Awards 2014, he bagged the Best Male Playback Singer award for the song Ha Ha Tomal.[11] In the same year, for the film Beragee Bomb, he bagged the Best Actor in a Negative Role award at the 3rd SSS MANIFA 2014. He also won the award for Best Actor in a Negative Role for the film Khongfam at the 6th SSS MANIFA 2017. As of 2019, he won the Best Actor in a Lead Role - Male for his role in the film Eina Fagi Touraga at the 8th SSS MANIFA 2019.

In the 14th Manipur State Film Awards 2022, he won the Best Supporting Actor (Male) for the film Nongallamdaishida.[12][13]

Selected filmography
Year Film Role Director Notes
2008 Lanmei Thanbi Thomba Chou-En-Lai & O. Mangi Debut Film
2009 Panthungee Wangmada Yoiheiba Yoimayai Mongsaba
2011 Phijigee Mani Sanajaoba O. Gautam
Khujingee Mami Yaima Romi Meitei
Mongpham Achouba Lai Jiten
Punshi Chuppa Nangshe Eigini Chingkhei's friend Premanda
Yaiskulgee Pakhang Angaoba Sanatombi Homen D' Wai Best Actor - Leading Role
2012 Yaiphare Yaiphare Khambi Bimol Phibou
Africa Leishabi Imoba Pilu H.
Lamjasara Poirei L. Prakash
Western Sankirtan Rockychand L. Prakash Best Actor - Leading Role
2013 Lal Leipakta Laiphao Phairenjao L. Prakash
Director Producer Tomthin Cameroon L. Prakash
Chow Chow Momo na haobara Shingju Bora na oinambara Mani RK Jiten
Beragee Bomb Manibabu O. Gautam
Mounao Thoibi Pheijao Romi Meitei
Tamoyaigee Ebecha Tamoyai Pilu H.
Amamba Sayon Punshiba Nepram Johnson Mayanglambam
2014 VDF Thasana Thasana Homen D' Wai Best Male Playback Singer
Delhi Mellei Tomthin Ajit Ningthouja
Hawker Ngouba Suvas E.
23rd Century:Ngasigee Matungda Dinesh Tongbram
2015 Kombeerei Keiraba Bijgupta Laishram
Waarookok Ikhomba Santa Potsangbam
Cheikhei Khamba Premkumar Paonam
Ikaibana Sire Lammei L. Prakash
Kum Kang Kum Kabi Chang Shougrakpam Khoimu Bishwamittra
Nungshi Feijei Meiraba Chou En Lai
2016 Angangba Mayek (Pizza 2) Ngamba Dinesh Tongbram
Nungshi Feijei 2 Meiraba Chou En Lai
Thanil (Pizza 3) Ngamba Dinesh Tongbram
Moreh Maru Manibabu O. Gautam
Khongfam Ningthem Sudhir Kangjam Best Actor - Negative Role
2017 Ningthem Nite Ningthem Ksh. Kishorekumar
Eigee Tolangou Tolangou Kepidas
Itao Ibungo Nungsibee Ashibagee Lai Eepu
Nupi Bobby Haobam
Speedbreaker Punshiba Bobby Haobam
Mr. Khadang Maibam Mani Meitei Chou En Lai
Ningtha Thoiba Homen D' Wai
2018 Faibok Thanil Bimol Phibou
Eina Fagi Touraga Tondang Ajit Ningthouja Best Actor - Lead Role
Aliyah Leishabi Yoimayai Mongsaba
Awunpot Langlen's husband Santikumar Thounaojam
2019 Ningthiba Nonglik Malang/Achouba M. Nirmala Chanu
MOU Achouba Chou-En-Lai
Inamma Ngahakchao Homeshwori
Ibung-gee Ibemma Ibochouba Sanaton Nongthomba
Tangna Phangjaba Lan Nonggren Fifi Mangang
Bigo Live Amada Punshiba Bimol Phibou
2020 15 August: A Love Story Krishnand Ningombam
Bangladeshki Sana Tampha OC Meira
2021 Ima Machet Icha Tangkhai Thabatombi's father Homeshwori
Nungshi Keithel Amei Keishing Mangal Chabungbam
2022 Nongallamdaishida Angamba O. Gautam Best Supporting Actor (Male)
Langlen Angomcha Soibam

References
  1. "Phijigee Mani sheds light on the insidious ways in which patriarchy governs life in Manipur". www.firstpost.com.
  2. "Gurumayum Bonny - E-rang :: E-pao Movie Channel". e-pao.org.
  3. "Golden Jubilee of Manipuri Cinema: Renowned actors share experiences and challenges". www.nenow.in.
  4. "My ouster from National School of Drama has been a blessing in disguise - Heisnam Kanhailal". www.kanglaonline.com.
  5. "Seventh day golden jubilee of Manipuri cinema 2021". e-pao.net.
  6. "Bonny becomes VDF". manipurupdate.com.
  7. "Bonny Gurumayum". IMDb.
  8. "Ragging real life to ritzy reel life: Bonny just did it". manipurtimes.com.
  9. "Kangla Films,Manipur's Photos - Kangla Films,Manipur - Facebook".
  10. "Second Sahitya Seva Samiti Manipuri Film Awards 2013: Award Winners". manipurtimes.com.
  11. "9th & 10th Manipur Film Awards presented". The People's Chronicle.
  12. "14th Manipur State Film Award, 2022 Winners announced". e-pao.net. Retrieved 7 April 2022.
  13. "14th Manipur State Film Award: Romi Meitei's 'Eikhoigi Yum' Wins Best Feature Film, Bishesh Huirem Wins Best Actor (Transgender)". hynews.in. Retrieved 7 April 2022.
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