Gurumayum Bonny
Gurumayum Bonny | |
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Born | 27 May |
Nationality | Indian |
Occupation | Actor, Singer |
Spouse(s) | Motibala |
Parent(s) | Gurumayum Robindro Sharma Gurumayum Ongbi Surjamukhi Devi |
Gurumayum Bonny is an Indian actor and singer who predominantly appears in Manipuri films.[1] He is a resident of Keishamthong Maning Longjam Leikai, Imphal, Manipur.[2] He has also worked in Shumang Leelas including Kunti series, Nongallamdaisida, Opium War, and Pizza.
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 Leelas. 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.
Selected filmography[]
Year | Film | Role | Director | Notes |
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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 |
References[]
- ^ "Phijigee Mani sheds light on the insidious ways in which patriarchy governs life in Manipur". www.firstpost.com.
- ^ a b "Gurumayum Bonny - E-rang :: E-pao Movie Channel". e-pao.org.
- ^ "Golden Jubilee of Manipuri Cinema: Renowned actors share experiences and challenges". www.nenow.in.
- ^ "My ouster from National School of Drama has been a blessing in disguise - Heisnam Kanhailal". www.kanglaonline.com.
- ^ "Seventh day golden jubilee of Manipuri cinema 2021". e-pao.net.
- ^ "Bonny becomes VDF". manipurupdate.com.
- ^ "Bonny Gurumayum". IMDb.
- ^ "Ragging real life to ritzy reel life: Bonny just did it". manipurtimes.com.
- ^ "Kangla Films,Manipur's Photos - Kangla Films,Manipur - Facebook".
- ^ "Second Sahitya Seva Samiti Manipuri Film Awards 2013: Award Winners". manipurtimes.com.
- ^ "9th & 10th Manipur Film Awards presented". The People's Chronicle.
External links[]
- Living people
- 21st-century Indian male actors
- Indian male film actors
- Male actors from Manipur
- Meitei people
- People from Imphal