Maya Choudhury
Maya Choudhury is an Indian actress who appears in Manipuri films.[1] As of 2023, she will be seen as a protagonist in Manipur's first gay-themed movie, Oneness.[2]
Maya Choudhury | |
|---|---|
 Maya Choudhury in 2020 | |
| Born | |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1997-present |
| Spouse | Laishram Manikanta |
| Parent(s) | Ch. Somorjit Sharma Ch. Ongbi Sanahanbi Devi |
Some of her notable films are Basantagee Nongallamdai trilogy, Oneness (film), 21st Century's Kunti, Tomthin Shija, Imoinu and Pandam Amada. [3]
Career
In 1998, Maya Choudhury made her acting debut in the celluloid film Meichak, directed by Laimayum Banka Sharma. Later that year, she participated in Miss Manipur 1998, where she was placed 2nd runner-up, winning 5 other subtitles. It was then followed by two other celluloid films before she got married. [3][4]
She made her comeback to acting after marriage with films like Basantagee Nongallamdai and Kunti, for which she credited her husband and family for their support. [3]
Between 1998 and 2010, Maya starred in around 50 Manipuri films until she took a break in 2010. [5]
Maya's comeback in the industry is marked by Leikhamton and supporting roles in films like Imoinu, Tomthin Shija, Hiyai,[6] and Pandam Amada, while the latter was selected for the 18th International Dhaka Film Festival 2019, the 18th Third Eye Asian Film Festival 2019, Mumbai, and the Tokyo Lift-Off Film Festival 2020.[7]
In 2020, she appeared on the popular Manipuri chat show series Up-Close With Priyakanta Laishram, which was hosted by Priyakanta Laishram.[5]
As of 2023, Maya has finished filming Oneness,[8] directed by Priyakanta Laishram, which is the first gay-themed movie in Manipur, Northeast India. The film is based on the alleged honor killing of a Manipuri gay youth. She will be seen as a protagonist in the film. [1]
Talking about her role in Oneness, Maya stated :
"I’ve been doing films for more than two decades. But for the first time, this film, which is also based on a true story, stirs up the deepest feelings in my heart. In this movie, whenever I was in a scene, I never felt like I was acting; rather, I could feel everything as I read the scene or the script as a whole. It’s a very sweet and tragic tale."[5]
Selected filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Director |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Meichak | Lata | L. Banka Sharma |
| 1999 | Aroiba Bidaai | Thadoi | Oken Amakcham |
| 2003 | Thajabagee Wangmada | Sarju | Oken Amakcham |
| 2004 | Panthungeedara Nungshiba | Asha | Diya Khwairakpam |
| 2005 | Nangtana Helli | Monika | Oken Amakcham |
| Mr. Lakhipyari | Radha | Homen D' Wai | |
| 2006 | Eigi Salini Ma'am | Salini Thapa | Vir Bhadra Yumnam |
| Basantagee Nongallamdai | Sarla | Tej Kshetri | |
| 2008 | Liklaai | Liklaai | Pilu H. |
| 2009 | Lonthoktabagee Wari | Leihao | Diya Khwairakpam |
| Utaangbi | Radha | Romi Meitei | |
| 2010 | Imphal Ningol | Leibaklei | Bijgupta Laishram |
| Piranglakta Manglan Ama | Dr. Chongnu | Khangembam Kuleswar | |
| Lambidudei | Dr. Linthoi | K. Bimal Sharma | |
| Kanadano | Lingjel's sister | I.S. Gurung | |
| Saklon Amada | Memthoi | L. Surjakanta | |
| Meiree Natte Liklani | Lanjenbi | Amar Raj | |
| Ahing Mamei | Leima | Bimol Phibou | |
| Oooh...! The Great - Thawangee Purnima | Purnima | L. Prakash | |
| 21st Century's Kunti | Rajlakshmi | Joy Soram | |
| Nungshibee Takhellei | Linthoi | Amar Raj | |
| 2011 | Mellei Leishna Thariktha | Leishna | Amar Raj |
| Momon Meenok | Thariktha | Ksh. Kishorekumar | |
| Fried Fish, Chicken Soup and a Premiere Show | Herself | Mamta Murthy | |
| 2014 | Leikhamton | Leikham | Tej Kshetri |
| 2015 | Imoinu | Leimarembi | Bijgputa Laishram |
| Shajik Thaba | Sanarembi's mother | Ojitbabu Ningthoujam | |
| 2017 | Tomthin Shija | Dr. Ayingbi Shija | Bobby Haobam |
| 2018 | Hiyai | Leima | Herojit Naoroibam |
| 2019 | Pandam Amada | Yaiphabi | O. Gautam |
| 2020 | Aronba Wari | Yaiphabi's mother | OC Meira |
| 2022 | Imoinu 2 | Leimarembi | Bijgupta Laishram |
| Laija Lembi | Sudhir Kangjam | ||
| 2023 | Oneness | Anna Martin | Priyakanta Laishram |
References
- "Making Of 'ONENESS': Manipur's First-Ever Flick On Same-Sex Relationship". The Frontier Manipur. 23 April 2023. Retrieved 10 May 2023.
- "Priyakanta Laishram "ONENESS" is all set to reveal the invisible crime of Gay Honor Killing (Manipur's first Gay themed movie)". India Today NE. 10 December 2021. Retrieved 10 May 2023.
- "Maya Choudhury - The Personage". The Personage. 29 April 2018. Retrieved 17 August 2023.
- "Manipur filmmaker Banka Sharma to receive MSFDS lifetime achievement award". East Mojo. 6 April 2022. Retrieved 17 August 2023.
- ""For The First Time, This Film Stirs Up The Deepest Feelings In My Heart." : Maya Choudhury About Working In ONENESS". Borok Times. 16 August 2023. Retrieved 17 August 2023.
- "Manipuri film Hiyai screened at DU's north campus". Times of India.
- "Manipuri film Pandam Amada selected for Asian Festival". The News Mill. 12 December 2019. Retrieved 15 April 2020.
- Roy, Esha (25 April 2022). "A Manipur film tackles sexual identity for first time". The Indian Express. Retrieved 1 April 2023.
External links
- "MAYA CHOUDHURY On Manung Hutna 14 July 2018" – via YouTube.
- "Coffee with TOM - Maya Choudhury: Episode 150 (Anchor: Jolly)" – via YouTube.