Gurumayum Bonny

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.[1] 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,[2] Beragee Bomb, Chow Chow Momo na haobara Shingju Bora na oinambara, Yaiphare Yaiphare, Amamba Sayon, Western Sankirtan and Delhi Mellei.[3] VDF Thasana is a film of his own home production.[4] He is well known for his unique acting skills and humour in Manipur films.

Gurumayum Bonny won the Best Actor Award at 8th Manipur State Film Festival, 2013 for the film Yaiskulgee Pakhang Angaoba.[5] He played the role of Yo Sanatombi in the film. Bonny was awarded the Best Actor in a Leading Role - Male for his role in the film Western Sankirtan at the 2nd SSS MANIFA 2013.[6] He also won the award for Best Actor in a Negative Role for the film Khongfam at the 6th SSS MANIFA 2017. As of 2019, he won the Best Actor in a Lead Role - Male for his role in the film Eina Fagi Touraga at the 8th SSS MANIFA 2019.

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