Soma Laishram

Soma Laishram (born 5 January 1992) is an Indian actress and singer who appears in Manipuri films.[1] She is a native of Imphal, Manipur. Nurei, Hoo Chaage, Loibataare Ta Raju, and Chanu IPS are some of her famous movies. In September 2021, Laishram joined the Republican Party of India - Athawale (RPI-A) and assumed the post of state unit president of its youth girls’ wing.[2]

Soma Laishram
Born (1992-01-05) 5 January 1992
Keishampat Dhobi Machu Leirak, Imphal, Manipur
NationalityIndian
Occupation(s)Actress, Singer
WebsiteSoma Laishram

Career

Hingbagee Mahao, Nangna Nokpa Yengningi, Nungshi Feijei, Tomthin Shija, Enakta Leiringei, Khurai Angaobi, Ima Machet Icha Tangkhai and Chanu IPS 2 are some of her notable films.

A solo music album Angaoba Malang was also released where she sang in her own voice and acted.[3] As of 2017, she has acted in a Meitei-Portuguese music video Nura Pakhang (Eu e Tu), directed by Romi Meitei and sung by Mangka Mayanglambam and Manuela Clã.[4]

Controversy

Following her participation in a fashion show in Delhi as a showstopper, Soma was banned from participating in films and social events for three years by the Imphal-based civil group Kanglei Kanba Lup on September 18, 2023. As a result of the 2023 Manipur violence, which has resulted in the deaths of more than 170 people, the group asserted that Soma's participation went against the widespread request for actors to abstain from such events. [5]

Talking about the ban, Soma stated the following:

I strongly oppose this (directive); as an artist and a social influencer, I have every right to speak up wherever I want to and whenever it is needed... I have not done anything against my state and my motherland. [6]

Priyakanta Laishram, a Manipuri filmmaker and actor, spoke out in favour of all Manipur's artists and denounced the ban placed on Soma Laishram. Opposing the ban on Soma, Priyakanta stated that Manipuri artists have tried their best to bring about some reforms and normalcy in the state of Manipur by using any platforms they have to voice their opinions and doing what they can to help the displaced, raise money, or provide clothes and food. This is true despite the fact that Manipuri artists have suffered the most from the war as all forms of entertainment have been stopped and put on hold ever since the war started. [7]

On September 30, Kangleipak Kanba Lup withdrew the ban after acknowledging that it was a mistake to place the ban on Soma Laishram. [8]

Accolades

Laishram won the Best Actor Award - Female for her role Thoinu in the film Enakta Leiringei at the 11th Manipuri State Film Awards 2018.[9][10] She won the Best Supporting Actor - Female award at the 10th MANIFA 2022 for her role in the film Ima Machet Icha Tangkhai.[11]

Off-screen work

Laishram was the brand ambassador of Kaizen Sports along with Hamom Sadananda and Oinam Bembem Devi.[12]

Selected filmography
Year Film Role Director
2010 Phijang Marumda Linthoi K. Bimol Sharma
2011 Leima Mona Ojitkumar Elangbam
Loibataare Ta Raju Soochi Pilu H.
2012 Ang Tamo Geeta Pilu H.
Hiktharaba Samji (Pizza) Thoi Romi Meitei
2013 Lal Leipakta Laiphao Leishna L. Prakash
Lanpham (The Endless Destiny) Laija Vir Bhadra Yumnam
Thajagee Maihing Linthoi Romi Meitei
Amamba Sayon Mary Golson Johnson Mayanglambam
2014 Hoo Chaage Mitkhubi Denny Likmabam
2015 Toro Toro Kirmil Soraisam
Hingbagee Mahao Mary Jeetendra Ningomba
Nangna Nokpa Yengningi Memi Ajit Ningthouja
Nungshi Feijei Nungshibi Chou En Lai
2016 Nungshi Feijei 2 Nungshibi Chou En Lai
Nanggee Shaktam Nungshiba Helli Linthoi O. Gautam
2017 Tomthin Shija Tomba Bobby Haobam
Enakta Leiringei Thoinu Manoranjan Longjam
Echan gi Laidhi Langlen Rakesh Moirangthem
Mitlu Thadoi Gyaneshwor Konj
Akhunba Takhellei Takhellei Ojitbabu Ningthoujam
Kaongamdraba Facebook Nungshi AK. Gyaneshori
Eibu Hingkhora Eibu Sikhrora Henjathoibi Tej Salam
2018 Leishabigee Macha Panthoi Jeetendra Ningomba
Nurei Nurei Rakesh Moirangthem
Hiyai Yoihenbi Herojit Naoroibam
Yotpi Mayolsana Romi Meitei
Chanu IPS Laisna Sanaton Nongthomba
Leichilda Pallaba Thaja Ayingbi Pilu H.
2019 Kao Phaaba Leina Ishomani
Ningthiba Nonglik Nonglik M. Nirmala Chanu
Khurai Angaobi Nganthoi Sudhir Kangjam
Ningthou Nungsi Geet Yumnam
Chanu IPS 2 Laisna Sanaton Nongthomba
2021 Ima Machet Icha Tangkhai Thabatombi's mother Homeshwori
Happugi Mondrang Sangbannabi Ojitbabu Ningthoujam
2022 Thang Chani Bimol Phibou
Lairembi Sudhir Kangjam

References
  1. "T-Series to launch talent hunt programme in northeast". easternmirrornagaland.com.
  2. "Manipuri actress Soma Laishram joins RPI-A". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 2 October 2021.
  3. "A film star, a model and an upcoming singer Soma Laishram rocks it". manipurtimes.com.
  4. "Manipuri folk singer collaborates with Portuguese group for a cause". www.radioandmusic.com.
  5. "Manipuri film star Soma Laishram banned from films for 3 years". The Hindu. 20 September 2023. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
  6. "Did nothing wrong, have every right to speak up: Manipuri actor Soma Laishram on ban by civil society group". The Telegraph Online. 20 September 2023. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
  7. "Manipuri filmmaker Priyakanta Laishram condemns ban on actress Soma Laishram". East Mojo. 20 September 2023. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
  8. "3-yr ban on Manipuri actor Laishram lifted". The Times Of India. 1 October 2023. Retrieved 4 October 2023.
  9. "'Enakta Leirigei' to be awarded best feature film in 11th Manipur State Film Awards".
  10. "Winners of Film Awards named – Manipur News".
  11. "MANIFA distributes awards after 2-year gap". The Morning Bell.
  12. "Soma Laishram on Instagram: "Dear Friends, I'm proud to announce that I have been chosen as a Brand Ambassador for Kaizen Sports along with Shadananda Hamom and Che…"".
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