Celebrating Cinematic Brilliance: Narmada Shougaijam and G. Bonny Sharma Triumph at 17th Manipur State Film Awards

Imphal, India — The 17th Manipur State Film Awards celebrated the evolving landscape of Manipuri cinema on Thursday, shining a spotlight on both seasoned professionals and emerging talents. Notable wins included Narmada Shougaijam for Best Actor (Female) for her outstanding performance in “Sunita,” and G. Bonny Sharma, who took home the Best Actor (Male) award for his role in “Laangoi.” The ceremony, held at the MSFDS Mini Auditorium, recognized films produced in 2024. The event underscored a significant trend: nearly half of the fiction category entries were directed by debut filmmakers, reflecting a promising shift … Read more