Kamala Saikhom is an Indian actress who predominantly appeared in Manipuri films.[1] She was a resident of Uripok, Imphal, Manipur. Besides acting in films, she had also produced two movies Nangsu Mouni and Kadarmapee. She had acted in more than 120 Manipuri films.[2] She married an Army officer, Avinash from Agra, Uttar Pradesh in 2012.[3]
Kamala Saikhom | |
|---|---|
| Born | 2 June 1987 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, Producer |
| Years active | 2002-2012 |
Career edit
She started acting in music video albums and then to films. Her debut Manipuri feature film as a leading lady was Saya in 2003. Among her famous films, Sakthibee Tampha, Natephamda Tero, Ayukki Likla, Khuji, Aabirkhan, Ta-Tomba the Great, Khujingee Mami, Kangla Karabar and Minambagi Phajaba may be mentioned.[citation needed]
In Sakthibee Tampha and Africa Leishabi, she played the roles of dark skinned ladies, Tampha and Bina respectively. Her role of Tampha in Sakthibee Tampha was well received by audiences. Saikhom played a tongue stammered woman in the movie Natephamda Tero. In the movie Ashit Awanthada Pee Thadoi Ahum, she played the role of a poet. She played Bengali and Bihari ladies in Leeklam and Kangla Karabar respectively.
Minambagi Phajaba, released on 9 August 2012, is her last film released till date, even though shooting of the film completed some years before the release. Her last film shootings were of Africa Leishabi and Khujingee Mami.
Selected filmography edit
| Year | Film | Role | Director |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Nungshi Hekta Hairage | Kamala | Ksh. Kishorekumar |
| 2005 | Ta-Tomba the Great | Thoibi | Ksh. Kishorekumar |
| Sageigee Mouni | Thambal | Diya Khwairakpam | |
| Hero | Fajabi | Diya Khwairakpam | |
| Amuktang Chamthoknashi | Sheela | Diya Khwairakpam | |
| 2006 | Sakthibee Tampha | Tampha | Diya Khwairakpam |
| Khuji | Rani | Romi Meitei | |
| Best Friend | Thaba | O. Sanou | |
| 2007 | Meitei Chanu | Chanu | Amar Raj |
| Nangna Thawaini | Tampha | Chan Heisnam | |
| Akhunba Mani | Takhellei | Romi Meitei | |
| 2008 | Khangdreda Nongdamba | Thoibi | Romi Meitei |
| Malla Malla Leinungshi | Usha | Amar Raj | |
| Kekoo Lotpee | Lawyer | Homen D' Wai | |
| 2009 | Leeklam | Deepika Mukherjee | Homen D' Wai |
| Atiyagee Meenok | Phajabi | Ksh. Kishorekumar | |
| 2010 | Ashit Awanthada Pee Thadoi Ahum | Thoibi | Romi Meitei |
| Imagi Laman Singamdre | Thoibi | Romi Meitei | |
| Kadarmapee | Tamphasana | L. Prakash | |
| Mamado Leisabido Angaobido | Sushila Saikhom | Romi Meitei | |
| 2011 | Leima | Leima | Ojitkumar Elangbam |
| Thadoi | Thadoi | Chan Heisnam | |
| Loibataare Ta Raju | Kamala | Pilu H. | |
| Khujingee Mami | Thoibi | Romi Meitei | |
| 2012 | Africa Leishabi | Bina | Pilu H. |
| Cheitheng | Tamna | Chan Heisnam | |
| Minambagi Phajaba | Linthoi | Eepu |
References edit
- ^ AKOIJAM SUNITA. "Chopsticks in Manipur". www.himalmag.com. Retrieved 7 December 2021.
- ^ "Manipuri actor Kamala all set to hold a special show of 'Kadar Mapee'". The Times of India.
- ^ "Film actress Kamala ties knot with Army officer".
External links edit
- "Kamala Saikhom - Facebook" – via Facebook.