Bala Hijam
| Bala Hijam | |
|---|---|
| Born | 9 June 1989 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Other names | Surjabala Hijam |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Height | 1.60 m (5 ft 3 in) |
| Website | Instagram link |
Bala Hijam is a Manipur actress, who predominantly appears in the cinema of Manipur.[1][2] Besides this, she has also acted in one Malayalam thriller road film, titled Neelakasham Pachakadal Chuvanna Bhoomi.[3]
Career
Bala Hijam made her film debut at age 15 in Oken Amakcham's Tellanga Mamei, a Manipur film.[4] Bala started shooting for her Bollywood debut Zindagi on the Rocks but was left incomplete due to some issues. Her notable role after her first film is in Romi Meitei's Khangdreda Nongdamba, where she is playing a supporting role alongside Kamala Saikhom. Panthungee Wangmada, directed by Yoimayai Mongsaba produced under the banner Fly High Films is her first film in a lead role. Among her popular films, Yaiskulgee Pakhang Angaoba, Manipur Express, Meerang Mahum, Amukta Ani, Delhi Mellei and Thabaton 2 may be mentioned. She is the most popular actress in Manipur Film Industry.
Awards
Bala Hijam won the Best Actress Award at 8th Manipur State Film Festival, 2013 for the film Yaiskulgee Pakhang Angaoba. She played the role of Majaru in the film. She has also won the Special Jury Award 2011 from Film Academy Manipur (FAM).
Selected filmography
| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Imagi Laman Singamdre | Niti |
| 2011 | Loibataare Ta Raju | |
| 2011 | Luhongbagi Ahing | Purnima |
| 2012 | Taru Tarubi Maktabee | Maktabee |
| 2012 | Mami | |
| 2012 | Yaiskulgee Pakhang Angaoba | Majaru |
| 2012 | Lamjasara | |
| 2012 | Manipur Express | Tampha |
| 2013 | Neelakasham Pachakadal Chuvanna Bhoomi | Assi |
| 2013 | Mounao Thoibi | Thoibi |
| 2013 | Chow Chow Momo na haobara Shingju Bora na oinambara | Nungshitombi |
| 2013 | Tamoyaigee Ebecha | Ebecha |
| 2014 | Sathiba Danger | Sakhenbi |
| 2014 | Sanagi Tangbal | Lingjelthoibi |
| 2014 | Meerang Mahum | |
| 2014 | 23rd Century:Ngasigee Matungda | Thambal |
| 2014 | Amukta Ani | Thoibi |
| 2014 | Thabaton 2 | Nungshithoi |
| 2014 | Delhi Mellei | Mellei |
| 2015 | Toro | Thoibi |
| 2015 | Da Lem | |
| 2015 | Nungshit Mapi | Thambal |
| 2015 | Cheikhei | |
| 2015 | Angangba Mayek (Pizza 2) | Thanil |
| 2015 | Eikhoi Pabunggi | |
| 2015 | Kum Kang Kum Kabi Chang | Tharo |
| 2016 | Moreh Maru | Bala |
| 2016 | Tharo Thambal | Tharo |
| 2016 | Khongfam | Tampha |
| 2016 | Sor | Usha |
| 2017 | Iche Tampha | Thadoi |
| 2017 | Mitlu | Thaarlin |
| 2017 | Mani Mamou | Ningthibee |
| 2017 | Mr. Khadang | Thadoi |
| 2017 | Chinglen Sana | |
| 2017 | Kaongamdraba Facebook | |
| 2018 | Sanagi Nga | Thaja |
| 2018 | Ebungee Echal | |
| 2018 | Nungshibana Loire | |
| 2018 | Yotpi | |
| 2018 | Pari Imom | |
| 2018 | Hidak Tombi | |
| 2019 | Echadi Manini | |
| 2019 | Eigi Saigee Hero | |
| 2019 | Yaibi Thawai | |
| 2019 | Kao Phaaba | |
| 2019 | Happy Band : A Revolution Against Drugs | |
| 2019 | Enamma | |
| 2019 | Sandrembi Chaishra | Sandrembi |
References
- ↑ "Interview of Bala Hijam, The Reigning Queen of Manipuri Cinema - TheMoviean". The Moviean.
- ↑ Roy, Esha (17 August 2014). "From Manipur, stories of the women actors who didn't get to play Mary Kom". The Indian Express. Archived from the original on 11 February 2017. Retrieved 4 March 2017.
- ↑ Jahan, Israt. "Bala Hijam Biography And Height Weight". Archived from the original on 20 October 2016. Retrieved 18 October 2016.
- ↑ "Bala Hijam - Indpaedia". Archived from the original on 19 October 2016. Retrieved 18 October 2016.