Shougrakpam Hemanta

Shougrakpam Hemanta
Born1969
Irom Meijrao Mamang Leikai, Thoubal District, Manipur
NationalityIndian
Occupation(s)Actor, Comedian, Writer, Director
AwardsManipur State Kala Akademi Award (2013)
Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (2017)

Shougrakpam Hemanta (born 1969) is an Indian comedian, actor, writer and director, who has worked in various Shumang Kumhei plays and Manipuri films. He is well known for his role of Oja Tolhan in Eegi Mahao and his portrayal of the title role in the movie Mantri Dolansana. In 2017, he was conferred with the prestigious Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in recognition of his contribution in the traditional Meitei theatre of the Shumang Kumhei. With this, he became the first person to receive the award for this art form.

Shougrakpam Hemanta is also the lifetime secretary of Manipur State Shumang Leela Council.

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