Haobam Paban Kumar

Haobam Paban Kumar is an Indian filmmaker from state of Manipur. Kumar's films and documentaries have been screened in several places across the globe.[1]

Haobam Paban Kumar
Born
Manipur, India
Alma materSatyajit Ray Film and Television Institute
OccupationFilm director
Years active2018–present
AwardsNational Film Award for Best Film on Environment Conservation/Preservation (2016)

Kumar's debut feature film Loktak Lairembee (Lady of the lake) won the National Film Award for Best Film on Environment Conservation/Preservation at the 64th National Film Awards, 2016.[2] [3] [4] He also won ‘German Star of India’ at the 14th Indian Film Festival in Stuttgart, Germany for the film in 2017. [5][6] Kumar's documentary ‘AFSPA 1958’ in 2006 was one of the highly critical and widely appreciated films across the globe for his daredevil attempt to showcase the harsh reality of the ill effects of Arms Forces Special Power Act in Manipur state.[7]

Kumar’s other films 'The First Leap' (2008), 'Mr India' (2009) and 'Ruptured Spring' (2012) have also been appreciated.[8] Kumar's Phum Shang (Floating Life) on Loktak lake,[9] the largest freshwater lake in northeast India which is characterized by its unique floating biomass, has also brought laurels for the filmmaker. [10]

Filmography

Feature & Documentary films
YearFilm TitleNote
2016Loktak LairembeeDebut Feature film
2012Ruptured Spring
2009Mr India
2008The First Leap
2006AFSPA 1958



References
  1. "Meet Director Haobam Paban Kumar Whose Films About Manipur Are Showcased in Busan & Berlinale". The Better India. 3 March 2017. Retrieved 13 February 2018.
  2. "Manipur Film 'Loktak Lairembee' Wins Best Film Award". Northeast Today. 8 April 2017. Retrieved 26 March 2018.
  3. "Manipur film bags national award". The Telegraph. Retrieved 13 February 2018.
  4. "Busan: Haobam Paban Kumar talks 'Lady Of The Lake'". Screen. Retrieved 13 February 2018.
  5. "Manipur film 'Loktak Lairembee' gets German Star of India award". The News Mill. 28 July 2017. Retrieved 13 February 2018.
  6. "We Know About Rajkummar's APSA, Not Manipur's Haobam Paban Kumar: Adil Hussain". News18. Retrieved 26 March 2018.
  7. Kuipers, Richard (1 August 2006). "Afspa, 1958". Variety. Retrieved 13 February 2018.
  8. gani, abdul. "Asia Pacific Nominations For Manipuri Film". The Citizen. Retrieved 13 February 2018.
  9. "The Water Runs Deep". The Indian Express. 5 February 2017. Retrieved 26 March 2018.
  10. "Film Southasia 2017 | Floating Life (Phum Shang)". www.filmsouthasia.org. Retrieved 13 February 2018.
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