Huirem Seema
Huirem Seema (full name: Huirem Ningol Laimayum Ongbi Seema; 8 November 1970 - 17 September 2011) was an Indian actress from Imphal, Manipur.[1] She had appeared in more than 100 movies in Meitei language (Manipuri language). Besides, she had also produced four movies. She was best remembered for her roles in movies like Kanaga Hinghouni, Chang Shi Chang, Lakhipurgi Lakhipyari, Naoshum, Yumleima Lamleima and Thasi Thanou. Two of her movies Yenning Amadi Likla (feature) and Ngaihak Lambida (non-feature) made entries into the Indian Panorama of the International Film Festival of India.[2]
Huirem Seema | |
|---|---|
| Born | Huirem Seema 8 November 1970 |
| Died | 17 September 2011 (aged 40) Nagamapal Phougeisangbam Leikai, Imphal |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, Producer, Director |
| Spouse | Laimayum Surjakanta |
| Parent(s) | Huirem Motilal Singh Huirem Ongbi Ibeni Devi |
| Family | Huirem |
Many of her movies including Tolenkhomba (Lakhpati), Amamba Sayon, Naoba Naobi and Langon were released after her death.
Early life and career change
Seema started her movie career at a young age of five years. Her father was a popular theatre artiste. She also acted in a few plays of the top leading theatre group, "Rupmahal Theatre" and teleplays for "Doordarshan" Television. It was before she shaped her career in movies. Her appearance in movies started since the times of celluloid era of Meitei cinema (Manipuri cinema). She acted in 15 celluloid movies and around 100 digital movies. Her first movie was 31st December. It was directed by L. Surjakanta. Her notable celluloid movies include Nongju Ahing, Aroiba Bidai and Kanaga Hinghouni. Her appearance in video format movies include Mantri Dolansana and One Way. In digital movies, Seema generally played as supporting roles. But her acting talents and versatility could be seen clearly in digital movies where she took leading roles. Yumleima Lamleima, Sanahanbi and Thasi Thanou were such examples of the movies.
Besides acting, she had produced four films under the banner of Seema Productions (SF). The movies were Asha, Kalpana, Thamoinungda and Yumleima Lamleima. She co-directed Yumleima Lamleima with Homen D' Wai. She was recognized as an approved artiste in the "All India Radio, Imphal".
Appeared movies change
| Year | Film | Role | Director |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Mantri Dolansana | Samuma | Dinesh Tongbram |
| 1996 | Kanaga Hinghouni | Mamta | Chan Heisnam |
| 1999 | Aroiba Bidai | Ibeyaima | Oken Amakcham |
| 2002 | Nongju Ahing | L. Surjakanta | |
| Thawanmichakna Kenkhrabada | Meera | Ksh. Kishorekumar | |
| 2003 | Kalpana | Kalpana | Ksh. Kishorekumar |
| 2004 | Chang Shi Chang | Memi | Eepu |
| Asha | Shila | Ishomani | |
| 2005 | Thamoinungda | Rani | Ishomani |
| Amuktang Chamthoknashi | Achouba's mother | Diya Khwairakpam | |
| 2006 | Nakenthana Ngairi | Bem | Dinesh Tongbram |
| Best Friend (Eta Chanabi) | Langlen's sister | O. Sanou | |
| Ngaihak Lambida | Manileima | Haobam Paban Kumar | |
| Payal | Rani | Amar Raj | |
| Lakhipurgi Lakhipyari | Thambal | L. Surjakanta | |
| Eedom Chatcharage | Punshiba's sister-in-law | Amar Raj | |
| 2007 | Naoshum | Leibaklei | Oinam Gautam Singh |
| Yenning Amadi Likla | Leibaklei | Makhonmani Mongsaba | |
| Akhunba Mani | Thasana | Romi Meitei | |
| 2008 | Nungshibi Ahing | Homen D' Wai | |
| Tayai | Tharo | K. Bimol Sharma | |
| 2009 | Yumleima Lamleima | Sanahanbi | Seema & Homen D' Wai |
| Kaboklei | Kaboklei's mother | Pilu H. | |
| Paachaa | Panthoi's sister | Bishwamittra | |
| Dharmagi Mingda Imagidamak | Ganga | Romi Meitei | |
| 2010 | Thasi Thanou | Thagoi | Eepu |
| Hayengna Kanana Pangani | Hemba's mother | L. Surjakanta | |
| Tillaikhombee | Likla | Bishwamittra | |
| Lambidudei | Sakhen's mother | K. Bimol Sharma | |
| Mamado Leisabido Angaobido | Lalita | Romi Meitei | |
| 2011 | Meehatpa | Ningthem's sister-in-law | Ksh. Kishorekumar |
| Loibataare Ta Raju | Soochi's mother | Pilu H. | |
| Punshi Chuppa Nangshe Eigini | Thaja's mother | Premanda | |
| Ishwar Masu Angaobani | Leichil's sister-in-law | L. Prakash | |
| 2012 | Tolenkhomba (Lakhpati) | Leimahan | L. Rajesh |
| Lanphamda Ibeni | Judge's wife | Romi Meitei | |
| Mangalsigee Ashada | Naoba's mother | Suvas E. | |
| 2013 | Amamba Sayon | Priestess | Johnson Mayanglangbam |
| 80,000 Meiraba Romio | Thasana | Premanda | |
| 2019 | Langon | Khamnu | L. Surjakanta |
Awards and honours change
- Best Actress in a Leading Role for the role of Mamta in Kanaga Hinghouni (1996) at 3rd Manipur State Film Awards 1999.[3][4]
- Best Supporting Role for her role in Aroiba Bidai (1999) at the 4th Manipur State Film Awards.
- Best Actress in a Leading Role for Nongju Ahing (2002) at 6th Manipur State Film Festival.
- Best Supporting Role - Female for her role in Lakhipurgi Lakhipyari (2006) at the First Festival of Manipuri Cinema 2007.[5]
- Best Supporting Actress for the role of Leibaklei in Naoshum (2007) at the 7th Manipur State Film Festival 2010.
- Best Actress in a Leading Role for the role of Thagoi in Thasi Thanou (2010) at 1st Sahitya Seva Samiti MANIFA 2012.[6] The award was given posthumously.
References change
- ↑ "Renowned film actress Huirem Seema passes away". e-pao.net.
- ↑ Sobhapati Samom. "Manipur filmstar Seema no more". Assam Tribune.
- ↑ "Condolences pour in for veteran Manipuri Filmmaker Em Kay Jeet". thenortheasttoday.com.
- ↑ "MSFDS, committee condole demise of Em Kay Jeet". The Sangai Express.
- ↑ "Manipuri Film awards announced, Olen best actor". One India.
- ↑ "Raju Nong, Seema win Best Actors' awards". e-pao.net.