Oinam Gautam Singh
Oinam Gautam Singh | |
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O. Gautam addressing a press conference during 42nd IFFI 2011 | |
| Born | 12 October 1977 Sagolband Mabudhou Mantri Leikai, Imphal West, Manipur |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation(s) | Director, Editor, Screenplay Writer |
| Years active | 2002-present |
| Spouse | Lenabati Phanjoubam |
| Children | Ningthoungamba Oinam |
| Parent(s) | Oinam Leirenjao Singh Oinam Ongbi Radhe Devi |
| Awards | National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Manipuri (2011) |
Oinam Gautam Singh (popularly known as O. Gautam) is an Indian film director and editor who works in Manipuri films. He started his career in Manipuri cinema as an editor and later took up direction since more than a decade. One of the successful filmmakers in Manipuri Cinema, he is the recipient of many awards, including a National Film Award for his 2011 movie Phijigee Mani. Gautam has worked under eminent film personalities like Aribam Syam Sharma and Oken Amakcham. He had been a Jury Member of Indian Panorama for 45th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2014.