Kaiku Rajkumar
Kaiku Rajkumar (born 3 January 1974)[1] is an Indian actor, who has appeared in Manipur films.[2] Kaiku made his film debut with the 2003 romantic film Kalpana.[3] He has appeared in more than 400 Manipur films.[4] Some of his films are Ta-Tomba the Great, Nungshit Mapi, and Mami. In addition to films, he has also worked in Shumang Leela including Border.
Kaiku Rajkumar | |
|---|---|
| Born | Rajkumar Somendro 3 January 1974 Imphal, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | 10th Standard, HSLC , Bengoon High School Madrassa 1995 BOSEM Manipur |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2002-present |
| Height | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) |
| Spouse(s) | RK Kiranmala |
| Children | RK Simran RK Krishtina RK Phajathoisana |
| Parent(s) | RK Modhusana RK Reba |
He contested the 2019 Parliamentary election in the Inner Manipur Lok Sabha Constituency as an independent candidate.[5] Unfortunately, he did not win the election.
Early life and background
Kaiku was born on 3 January 1974 in Dimapur to RK Modhusana and RK Ongbi Reba.[6] He passed his HSLC (High School Leaving Certificate) Examination undertaken by Board of Secondary Education, Manipur from Bengoon High School, Madrassa in the year 1995.[7] Before entering into an acting career, Kaiku married RK Ongbi Kiranmala. He has three daughters – Simran, Krishtina and Phajathoisana.[8]
Awards
Kaiku Rajkumar won the Best Actor Award - Male for his film Nongmatang at the Sahitya Seva Samiti Awards 2015.[9] He also won the Best Actor Award - Male for his role Khaba in the film Enakta Leiringei at the 11th Manipuri State Film Awards 2018.[10][11][12]
Selected Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Director |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Ta-Tomba the Great | Ta-Tomba /Tomba | Ksh. Kishorekumar |
| Payal | Ravi | Amar Raj | |
| Eedom Chatcharage | Amar Raj | ||
| 2007 | Sur Da Ngaojabee | Sur | Bishwamittra |
| Thamoise Nangi Oiradi | Ishomani | ||
| Meitei Chanu | Amar Raj | ||
| 2008 | Mami Sami | Special Appearance | Ningthouja Lancha |
| Lanmei Thanbi | Punshiba | Chou En Lai & O. Mangi | |
| 2009 | Thokkidagi Kishi | Pamheiba | Diya Khwairakpam |
| Echan | Lemba | Amar Raj | |
| Tayai | Mani | K. Bimol Sharma | |
| Gaari Driver | Romi Meitei | ||
| Eegi Machu | Manikhomba | Keiphah | |
| 2010 | Imagi Laman Singamdre | Lan | Romi Meitei |
| Lambidudei | Major Sanahal | K. Bimol Sharma | |
| Momon Meenok | Thoiba | Ksh. Kishorekumar | |
| Ahing Mamei | Bimol Phibou | ||
| 2011 | Punshi Chuppa Nangshe Eigini | Premanda | |
| Phijang Marumda | K. Bimal Sharma | ||
| Meiree Natte Liklanee | Amar Raj | ||
| Hangam Maru Pokkhaibi | L. Surjakanta | ||
| 2012 | Mami | Jeetendra Ningomba | |
| 2013 | Lanngamba | Lanngamba | Warjeet Moirangthem |
| Dr. Hemogee Heloi | Dr. Hemo | Homen D' Wai | |
| 2014 | Meerang Mahum | Ajit Ningthouja | |
| Sathiba Danger | Ajit Ningthouja | ||
| Nongmatang | Chinglen | Suvas E. | |
| Thabaton 2 | Yaima | Bijgupta Laishram | |
| 23rd Century:Ngasigee Matungda | Boyai | Dinesh Tongbram | |
| 2015 | Da Lem | Lem | Hemanta Khuman |
| Nungshit Mapi | Amuba | Ajit Ningthouja | |
| 2016 | Angangba Mayek (Pizza 2) | Mangal | Dinesh Tongbram |
| Tharo Thambal | Sanahal | Bijgupta Laishram | |
| Thanil (Pizza 3) | Mangal | Dinesh Tongbram | |
| Ingagee Thanil | Dr. Manglem | Mohendro (KAMS) | |
| 2017 | Itao Ibungo Nungsibee | Eepu | |
| Enakta Leiringei | Khaba | Manoranjan Longjam | |
| Kaongamdraba Facebook | Leishemba | AK. Gyaneshori | |
| 2018 | Sanagi Nga | ThoiThoi | Romi Meitei |
| Amuktang-ga Haikho | Romi Meitei | ||
| Nurei | Rakesh Moirangthem | ||
| Hingkhini Ichagidamak | Oinam Samananda Meitei | ||
| Eya Yai | Subash Pebia | ||
| Hidak Tombi | Paikhomba | Chou En Lai | |
| Yotpi | Cameo appearance | Romi Meitei | |
| Shiki Ibobi | O. Ibobi Meitei | Bimol Phibou | |
| 2019 | Thabaton 3 | Yaima | Bijgupta Laishram |
References
- https://www.nettv4u.com/celebrity/english/movie-actor/rajkumar-kaiku
- "Kaiku–a performing and endurable star | The Peoples Cronicle". Thepeopleschronicle.in. 3 January 1974. Retrieved 6 January 2016.
- "Surjakanta Sharma and Kaiku of Manipuri films". Thesangaiexpress.com. 18 June 2014. Archived from the original on 22 December 2015. Retrieved 6 January 2016.
- "Keiku - E-rang :: E-pao Movie Channel". Erang.e-pao.org. 1 September 2010. Retrieved 6 January 2016.
- https://ceomanipur.nic.in/
- https://www.nettv4u.com/celebrity/english/movie-actor/rajkumar-kaiku
- https://ceomanipur.nic.in/Affidavits.html
- https://www.nettv4u.com/celebrity/english/movie-actor/rajkumar-kaiku
- "Waikhu gets lion's share in SSS MANIFA film award function". Ifp.co.in. Retrieved 14 January 2016.
- http://e-pao.net/GP.asp?src=14..301118.nov18
- http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/54111/enakta-leirigei-to-be-awarded-best-feature-film-in-11th-manipur-state-film-awards
- http://www.manipur.org/news/2018/11/30/winners-of-film-awards-named-2/