Gurumayum Bonny | |
|---|---|
 Gurumayum Bonny Sharma | |
| Born | 27 May |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, Singer |
| Spouse | Motibala |
| Parent(s) | Gurumayum Robindro Sharma Gurumayum Ongbi Surjamukhi Devi |
Gurumayum Bonny Sharma is an Indian actor and singer who predominantly appears in Manipuri films. He is famous for movies 'Yaiskul Pakhang Angaoba', 'Beragee Bomb', 'Mr Khadang'. [1] He is a resident of Keishamthong Maning Longjam Leikai, Imphal, Manipur.[2] He has also worked in the Shumang Kumheis including Kunti series, Nongallamdaisida, Opium War, and Pizza.
Career
Bonny had tried many jobs before coming into the world of performing arts.[3] In 1994-95, he joined Bashikhong Dramatic Union. Later, he was a theatre artist for around ten years in Panthoibi Natya Mandir.[4] Before coming into films, he had already acted in Shumang Kumheis. Aruba Eechel, Amamba Lambee, Kunti 6 (Mihatpung), Nongallamdaishida, Yeningthana Ngairi, Opium War and Pizza are his famous Shumang Leelas.[2] Both his parents were also theatre artist in the Manipur Dramatic Union (MDU).
His first film is Lanmei Thanbi where he played a villain role, alongside Kaiku Rajkumar and Abenao Elangbam.[5] 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,[6] Beragee Bomb, Chow Chow Momo na haobara Shingju Bora na oinambara, Yaiphare Yaiphare, Amamba Sayon, Western Sankirtan, Delhi Mellei and Mr. Khadang.[7]
In the movie Ningtha, he played a differently abled guy. He played double roles in the film Chow Chow Momo na haobara Shingju Bora na oinambara. In Producer Director, he was given the role of a film maker named Tomthin Cameroon. He portrayed the role of a mentally different guy in Tamoyaigee Ebecha.
VDF Thasana is a movie of his own home production.[8] He is well known for his unique acting skills and humour in Manipuri films.
Accolades
Gurumayum Bonny won the Best Actor Award at 8th Manipur State Film Festival, 2013 for the film Yaiskulgee Pakhang Angaoba.[9] 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.[10]
In the 9th Manipur State Film Awards 2014, he bagged the Best Male Playback Singer award for the song Ha Ha Tomal.[11] In the same year, for the film Beragee Bomb, he bagged the Best Actor in a Negative Role award at the 3rd SSS MANIFA 2014. 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.
In the 14th Manipur State Film Awards 2022, he won the Best Supporting Actor (Male) for the film Nongallamdaishida.[12][13]
Selected filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Director | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Lanmei Thanbi | Thomba | Chou-En-Lai & O. Mangi | Debut Film |
| 2009 | Panthungee Wangmada | Yoiheiba | Yoimayai Mongsaba | |
| 2011 | Phijigee Mani | Sanajaoba | O. Gautam | |
| Khujingee Mami | Yaima | Romi Meitei | ||
| Mongpham | Achouba | Lai Jiten | ||
| Punshi Chuppa Nangshe Eigini | Chingkhei's friend | Premanda | ||
| Yaiskulgee Pakhang Angaoba | Sanatombi | Homen D' Wai | Best Actor - Leading Role | |
| 2012 | Yaiphare Yaiphare | Khambi | Bimol Phibou | |
| Africa Leishabi | Imoba | Pilu H. | ||
| Lamjasara | Poirei | L. Prakash | ||
| Western Sankirtan | Rockychand | L. Prakash | Best Actor - Leading Role | |
| 2013 | Lal Leipakta Laiphao | Phairenjao | L. Prakash | |
| Director Producer | Tomthin Cameroon | L. Prakash | ||
| Chow Chow Momo na haobara Shingju Bora na oinambara | Mani | RK Jiten | ||
| Beragee Bomb | Manibabu | O. Gautam | ||
| Mounao Thoibi | Pheijao | Romi Meitei | ||
| Tamoyaigee Ebecha | Tamoyai | Pilu H. | ||
| Amamba Sayon | Punshiba Nepram | Johnson Mayanglambam | ||
| 2014 | VDF Thasana | Thasana | Homen D' Wai | Best Male Playback Singer |
| Delhi Mellei | Tomthin | Ajit Ningthouja | ||
| Hawker | Ngouba | Suvas E. | ||
| 23rd Century:Ngasigee Matungda | Dinesh Tongbram | |||
| 2015 | Kombeerei | Keiraba | Bijgupta Laishram | |
| Waarookok | Ikhomba | Santa Potsangbam | ||
| Cheikhei | Khamba | Premkumar Paonam | ||
| Ikaibana Sire | Lammei | L. Prakash | ||
| Kum Kang Kum Kabi Chang | Shougrakpam Khoimu | Bishwamittra | ||
| Nungshi Feijei | Meiraba | Chou En Lai | ||
| 2016 | Angangba Mayek (Pizza 2) | Ngamba | Dinesh Tongbram | |
| Nungshi Feijei 2 | Meiraba | Chou En Lai | ||
| Thanil (Pizza 3) | Ngamba | Dinesh Tongbram | ||
| Moreh Maru | Manibabu | O. Gautam | ||
| Khongfam | Ningthem | Sudhir Kangjam | Best Actor - Negative Role | |
| 2017 | Ningthem Nite | Ningthem | Ksh. Kishorekumar | |
| Eigee Tolangou | Tolangou | Kepidas | ||
| Itao Ibungo Nungsibee | Ashibagee Lai | Eepu | ||
| Nupi | Bobby Haobam | |||
| Speedbreaker | Punshiba | Bobby Haobam | ||
| Mr. Khadang | Maibam Mani Meitei | Chou En Lai | ||
| Ningtha | Thoiba | Homen D' Wai | ||
| 2018 | Faibok | Thanil | Bimol Phibou | |
| Eina Fagi Touraga | Tondang | Ajit Ningthouja | Best Actor - Lead Role | |
| Aliyah | Leishabi | Yoimayai Mongsaba | ||
| Awunpot | Langlen's husband | Santikumar Thounaojam | ||
| 2019 | Ningthiba Nonglik | Malang/Achouba | M. Nirmala Chanu | |
| MOU | Achouba | Chou-En-Lai | ||
| Inamma | Ngahakchao | Homeshwori | ||
| Ibung-gee Ibemma | Ibochouba | Sanaton Nongthomba | ||
| Tangna Phangjaba Lan | Nonggren | Fifi Mangang | ||
| Bigo Live Amada | Punshiba | Bimol Phibou | ||
| 2020 | 15 August: A Love Story | Krishnand Ningombam | ||
| Bangladeshki Sana Tampha | OC Meira | |||
| 2021 | Ima Machet Icha Tangkhai | Thabatombi's father | Homeshwori | |
| Nungshi Keithel | Amei Keishing | Mangal Chabungbam | ||
| 2022 | Nongallamdaishida | Angamba | O. Gautam | Best Supporting Actor (Male) |
| Langlen | Angomcha Soibam |
References
- ↑ "Phijigee Mani sheds light on the insidious ways in which patriarchy governs life in Manipur". www.firstpost.com.
- 1 2 "Gurumayum Bonny - E-rang :: E-pao Movie Channel". e-pao.org.
- ↑ "Golden Jubilee of Manipuri Cinema: Renowned actors share experiences and challenges". www.nenow.in.
- ↑ "My ouster from National School of Drama has been a blessing in disguise - Heisnam Kanhailal". www.kanglaonline.com.
- ↑ "Seventh day golden jubilee of Manipuri cinema 2021". e-pao.net.
- ↑ "Bonny becomes VDF". manipurupdate.com.
- ↑ "Bonny Gurumayum". IMDb.
- ↑ "Ragging real life to ritzy reel life: Bonny just did it". manipurtimes.com.
- ↑ "Kangla Films,Manipur's Photos - Kangla Films,Manipur - Facebook".
- ↑ "Second Sahitya Seva Samiti Manipuri Film Awards 2013: Award Winners". manipurtimes.com.
- ↑ "9th & 10th Manipur Film Awards presented". The People's Chronicle. Archived from the original on 17 May 2021. Retrieved 16 June 2021.
- ↑ "14th Manipur State Film Award, 2022 Winners announced". e-pao.net. Retrieved 7 April 2022.
- ↑ "14th Manipur State Film Award: Romi Meitei's 'Eikhoigi Yum' Wins Best Feature Film, Bishesh Huirem Wins Best Actor (Transgender)". hynews.in. Retrieved 7 April 2022.