Abenao Elangbam (born 28 September 1986) is an Indian actress working in

Manipuri cinema The Cinema of Manipur is the film industry based in Manipur, India. It includes not only Meitei language movies but all the films made in different languages of the different communities in Manipur. The Manipuri film industry was born when ' ...

. She has displayed her versatility in acting by taking various roles in

Manipuri films The Cinema of Manipur is the film industry based in Manipur, India. It includes not only Meitei language movies but all the films made in different languages of the different communities in Manipur. The Manipuri film industry was born when ' ...

. The beginning of her career in films are marked by movies like ''Cheinakhol'', ''Thoiba Thoibi'', ''Naoshum'' and ''Akhunba Mani''.

Early life and education

She completed her Master in Adult Education from

Manipur University Manipur University ( mni, Manipur Taibang Maheikol) is a central university located in Imphal, Manipur, India. It was established on 5 June 1980, under the ''Manipur University Act, 1980'' (Manipur Act 8 of 1980), as a teaching cum-affiliating ...

Career

Before coming into films, she has acted in some theatrical plays under People's Arts and Dramatic Association, Imphal. Her first film is ''Chingjaogum Lepliba Thamoi'', where she is playing a supporting role. She is most popularly known for her role of ''Naobi'' in ''Thoiba Thoibi''. Among her popular films were ''Thoiba Thoibi'', ''Akhunba Mani'', ''Thokkidagi Kishi'', '' Nobap'', ''Ekhenglaktagi Red Rose'', ''

Chumthang Makhong ''Chumthang Makhong'' (English: ''The Base of Rainbow'') is a 2008 Manipuri film directed by Romi Meitei and produced by R.K. Chandrabal under the banner of Diana Films. It stars Hamom Sadananda, Jolly Irungbam, Abenao Elangbam and Thingom Pri ...

'', ''Bema Bema'', ''Liklaai'', ''Leikang Thambal'', ''

Tabunungda Akaiba Likli ''Tabunungda Akaiba Likli'' () is a 2013 Manipuri film directed by Romi Meitei and produced by Barun. It stars Gokul Athokpam, Abenao Elangbam, Hamom Sadananda and Artina Thoudam in the lead, with Deky, Dhanapriya, Priyogopal, and Modhubala por ...

'', ''Western Sankirtan'', '' Phijigee Mani'' and ''Waikhu''. In '' Phijigee Mani'', she played an archer. After her marriage, she continues to act in movies. Some of her films released post-marriage include ''Korounganba 3'' and '' Ima Machet Icha Tangkhai''.

Accolades

For her role in the film '' Nobap'', Elangbam received the Special Jury Award at the 7th Manipur State Film Awards 2010. She was awarded the Best Actress in a Leading Role for her role in the film ''Pabunggi Cycle'' at the 2nd SSS MANIFA 2013. Best Actress in a Leading Role award was given to her for portraying the role ''Thoibi'' in the film ''

'' at the 3rd SSS MANIFA 2014. She was also honoured with Th. Ashokumar Memorial Award in Arts and Culture at the 10th Foundation Day of USU, Khurai.

Selected filmography

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Elangbam, Abenao Indian film actresses Living people Manipur University alumni Meitei people People from Imphal Actresses from Manipur Actresses in Meitei cinema 1986 births 21st-century Indian actresses