Khwairakpam Bishwamittra is an Indian film director, actor and script writer who works in theatre and Manipuri films.[1] He first appeared on silver screen in the 1996 hit film Kanaga Hinghouni, where he co-directed with Chan Heisnam.[2] Some of the famous films he directed include Kaorage, Torei and Sur Da Ngaojabee. He is also a renowned playwright of Manipuri Shumang Leelas and stage plays produced by AIR Imphal and Doordarshan DDK Imphal. As of 2022, his non-feature Eewai got official selection at the 4th Nepal Cultural International Film Festival 2022.[3][4] Eewai was screened at the 28th Kolkata International Film Festival in Short and Documentary Panorama section on 19th and 21st December 2022 at Nandan-III and Sichir Mancha, Kolkata.
Bishwamittra enrolled at Newport University to pursue a bachelor's degree in Telecommunication Engineering. He also earned a bachelor's degree from Manipur University in Political Science (Honors). He received double diploma in Theatre from National Theatre, Studies and Rupmahal Theatre; and diploma in Music from Kharagarh University.
Career
Bishwamittra became a renowned figure in the Manipuri film industry as a director and an actor with his debut film Kanaga Hinghouni (1996), where he co-directed with Chan Heisnam. Pairing with Ksh. Kishorekumar, he co-directed four movies, Iral Oirage (1997), Amambasu Anganbani (1998), Aroiba Natte (1999) and Thamoinadi Kouhouri (2001), produced by Chan Heisnam under the banner Bright Film Manipur.[5] In 2001, he directed Shiroi Lily produced by S. Ibomcha Singh for SB Sons Film and Yaoshangi Meiri (2002) produced by Laishram Lokendra for EUM Imphal. So far, he has directed 54 Manipuri feature films, 19 short fictions and 4 documentaries. He wrote scripts and directed the ballets The Third Eye for Adult Education Department, Government of Manipur in 2007 and Wakollo for Lalit Kala Sangam Imphal in 2014. His short fictions Hang Hang, The Boiling Blood and The Skiff, where he worked as director and script writer, got official selections at the Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF).[6]Hang Hang was selected in the 18th International Children Film Festival 2013, Hyderabad. In 2009, he produced and directed the movie Shak Henba Bhoot.
Besides films, he is a Senior A Grade approved drama artiste of AIR Imphal and also a Senior Fellow in Dramatic Literature under Ministry of Culture, Government of India. He is an approved announcer of Doordarshan Imphal and AIR Imphal. Bishwamittra is also an empanelled producer of PPC (NE) Doordarshan Guwahati, Doordarshan Imphal and Doordarshan Itanagar. He also worked as an actor and assistant director in the Mahabharat audio drama serial of 53 Episodes produced from 1999 to 2002. He was the Vice President of Film Forum Manipur, Imphal.
Accolades
Award
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Work
Ref.
29th All India Mutlilingual Drama Festival Allahabad 1996
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^The Sangai Express. "Kh Bishwamitra's short narrative 'Eewai (the ripple)' selected for 4th Nepal Cultural International Film Festival". e-pao.net. Retrieved 26 August 2022.
^Rinku Khumukcham. "BISHWAMITTRA'S EEWAI IN INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION OF 4TH NEPAL CULTURAL INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2022". Imphal Times. Retrieved 26 August 2022.
^"Manipur movie chosen for Nepal Cultural Worldwide Movie Pageant". autonewsdetail.com. Retrieved 26 August 2022.
^"Manipuri Film selected for Nepal Cultural International Film Festival". easternmirrornagaland.com. Retrieved 26 August 2022.
^"ARCHIVE 10 Manipur films to be screened at MIFF". The Assam Tribune. Retrieved 26 August 2022.
^"Raju Nong, Seema win Best Actors' awards". e-pao.net. Retrieved 27 August 2022.
^"Yengkhom Roma awarded Lifetime Achievement Award at 13th Mami Numit". The Sangai Express. Retrieved 27 August 2022 – via e-pao.net.
May 18, 2023
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Khwairakpam Bishwamittra is an Indian film director actor and script writer who works in theatre and Manipuri films 1 He first appeared on silver screen in the 1996 hit film Kanaga Hinghouni where he co directed with Chan Heisnam 2 Some of the famous films he directed include Kaorage Torei and Sur Da Ngaojabee He is also a renowned playwright of Manipuri Shumang Leelas and stage plays produced by AIR Imphal and Doordarshan DDK Imphal As of 2022 his non feature Eewai got official selection at the 4th Nepal Cultural International Film Festival 2022 3 4 Eewai was screened at the 28th Kolkata International Film Festival in Short and Documentary Panorama section on 19th and 21st December 2022 at Nandan III and Sichir Mancha Kolkata Khwairakpam Bishwamittra SinghBorn 1965 02 01 1 February 1965Brahmapur Aribam Leikai Imphal East ManipurNationalityIndianOccupation s Director Actor Script WriterParent s Khwairakpam Chittaranjan SinghGuruaribam Brajeshwori Devi Contents 1 Education 2 Career 3 Accolades 4 Selected filmography Feature Films 5 ReferencesEducation EditBishwamittra enrolled at Newport University to pursue a bachelor s degree in Telecommunication Engineering He also earned a bachelor s degree from Manipur University in Political Science Honors He received double diploma in Theatre from National Theatre Studies and Rupmahal Theatre and diploma in Music from Kharagarh University Career EditBishwamittra became a renowned figure in the Manipuri film industry as a director and an actor with his debut film Kanaga Hinghouni 1996 where he co directed with Chan Heisnam Pairing with Ksh Kishorekumar he co directed four movies Iral Oirage 1997 Amambasu Anganbani 1998 Aroiba Natte 1999 and Thamoinadi Kouhouri 2001 produced by Chan Heisnam under the banner Bright Film Manipur 5 In 2001 he directed Shiroi Lily produced by S Ibomcha Singh for SB Sons Film and Yaoshangi Meiri 2002 produced by Laishram Lokendra for EUM Imphal So far he has directed 54 Manipuri feature films 19 short fictions and 4 documentaries He wrote scripts and directed the ballets The Third Eye for Adult Education Department Government of Manipur in 2007 and Wakollo for Lalit Kala Sangam Imphal in 2014 His short fictions Hang Hang The Boiling Blood and The Skiff where he worked as director and script writer got official selections at the Mumbai International Film Festival MIFF 6 Hang Hang was selected in the 18th International Children Film Festival 2013 Hyderabad In 2009 he produced and directed the movie Shak Henba Bhoot Besides films he is a Senior A Grade approved drama artiste of AIR Imphal and also a Senior Fellow in Dramatic Literature under Ministry of Culture Government of India He is an approved announcer of Doordarshan Imphal and AIR Imphal Bishwamittra is also an empanelled producer of PPC NE Doordarshan Guwahati Doordarshan Imphal and Doordarshan Itanagar He also worked as an actor and assistant director in the Mahabharat audio drama serial of 53 Episodes produced from 1999 to 2002 He was the Vice President of Film Forum Manipur Imphal Accolades EditAward Category Work Ref 29th All India Mutlilingual Drama Festival Allahabad 1996 Best Script Writer amp Best Actor Kaklabasu Ahingba Makok3rd Manipur State Film Awards 1997 Best Feature Film Kanaga Hinghouni1st SSS MANIFA 2012 Best Direction Tillaikhombee 7 10th Manipur State Film Awards 2016 Best Short Film Hang Hang12th Manipur State Film Awards 2018 Best Actor in a Leading Role Male Taibang Keithel 8 47th All Manipur Shumang Leela Festival 2018 19 Second Best Scriptwriter Thaja Machetki ThabalGlobal Independent Film Festival of India 2022 3rd Best Director EewaiSelected filmography Feature Films EditYear Film Studio1996 Kanaga Hinghouni Bright Films amp Shankar Films1997 Iral Oirage Bright Films1998 Amambasu Anganbani Bright Films1999 Aroiba Natte Bright Films2001 Thamoinadi Kouhouri Bright FilmsShiroi Lily SB Sons Film2002 Yaoshanggi Meiri EUM ImphalIngengi Atiya The Sky of Autumn Taurus Films2004 Lallibadi Eini Taurus Films2005 Athengbada Pharakpa Thabal Tarurus FilmsSur Da Ngaojabee Skyline PicturesNongchuptei Thoklakpa Numit Brajalala Film2006 KaorageLonna Lonna Skyline Pictures2007 Torei Taurus Films2008 Ningthem DCCEigee Punshi Mangla Taibangla Lakhshmi Narayan Films2009 Paokhum Western MediaPaachaa Sang Gai Film KangleipakShak Henba Bhoot Millennium Force Manipur2010 Tillaikhombee Ningshing Mami Jiribam2012 Taionare Malem Ima2015 Kum Kang Kum Kabi Chang Prithi Theatre amp Films2019 Thawai Mirel Bebeto Cine World2022 Eewai Nongdol MamikolReferences Edit Bishwamitra Felicitated kanglaonline com Retrieved 26 August 2022 The Sangai Express Kh Bishwamitra s short narrative Eewai the ripple selected for 4th Nepal Cultural International Film Festival e pao net Retrieved 26 August 2022 Rinku Khumukcham BISHWAMITTRA S EEWAI IN INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION OF 4TH NEPAL CULTURAL INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2022 Imphal Times Retrieved 26 August 2022 Manipur movie chosen for Nepal Cultural Worldwide Movie Pageant autonewsdetail com Retrieved 26 August 2022 Manipuri Film selected for Nepal Cultural International Film Festival easternmirrornagaland com Retrieved 26 August 2022 ARCHIVE 10 Manipur films to be screened at MIFF The Assam Tribune Retrieved 26 August 2022 Raju Nong Seema win Best Actors awards e pao net Retrieved 27 August 2022 Yengkhom Roma awarded Lifetime Achievement Award at 13th Mami Numit The Sangai Express Retrieved 27 August 2022 via e pao net Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Khwairakpam Bishwamittra amp oldid 1135242531, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
