Gurumayum Bonny

Gurumayum Bonny is an Indian actor and singer who predominantly appears in Meitei films. He is a resident of Keishamthong Maning Longjam Leikai, Imphal, Manipur. He has also worked in Shumang Leelas including Kunti series, Nongallamdaisida, Opium War, Pizza,etc.

Career

Before coming into films, he has already acted in Shumang Leelas. Aruba Eechel, Amamba Lambee, Kunti 6 (Mihatpung), Nongallamdaisida, Yeningthana Ngairi, Opium War and Pizza are his famous Shumang Leelas.^[2] Both his parents were also theatre artist in the Manipur Dramatic Association (MDU). His first film is Lanmei Thanbi where he is playing a villain role, alongside Kaiku Rajkumar and Abenao Elangbam. 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,^[3] Beragee Bomb, Chow Chow Momo na haobara Shingju Bora na oinambara, Yaiphare Yaiphare, Amamba Sayon, Western Sankirtan and Delhi Mellei.^[4] VDF Thasana is his own home production.^[5] He is well known for his unique acting skills and humour in Manipur films.

Awards

Gurumayum Bonny won the Best Actor Award at 8th Manipur State Film Festival, 2013 for the film Yaiskulgee Pakhang Angaoba.^[6] He played the role of Yo Sanatombi in the film. He also won the award for Best Actor in a Negative Role for the film Khongfam at the 6th SSS MANIFA 2017.

Selected filmography

References

External links

• https://www.facebook.com/gurumayumbonysharma/