Gurumayum Bonny
Gurumayum Bonny is an Indian actor and singer who predominantly appears in Meitei films. He is a resident of Keishamthong Maning Longjam Leikai, Imphal, Manipur. He has also worked in Shumang Leelas including Kunti series, Nongallamdaisida, Opium War, and Pizza.
Gurumayum Bonny | |
|---|---|
| Born | Gurumayum Bonny Sharma 27 May[1] |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actor, Singer |
| Spouse(s) | Motibala |
| Parent(s) | Gurumayum Robindro Sharma Gurumayum (O) Surjamukhi Devi |
Career
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.
Awards
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.
Selected filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Director | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Lanmei Thanbee | Chou-En-Lai & O. Mangi | Debut Film | |
| 2009 | Panthungee Wangmada | Yoimayai Mongsaba | ||
| 2011 | Phijigee Mani | Sanajaoba | O. Gautam | |
| Khujingee Mami | Yaima | Romi Meitei | ||
| Mongpham | Achouba | Lai Jiten | ||
| Punshi Chuppa Nangshe Eigini | Premanda | |||
| 2012 | Yaiskulgee Pakhang Angaoba | Yo Sanatombi | Homen D' Wai | Best Actor |
| 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 | |
| Delhi Mellei | Tomthin | Ajit Ningthouja | ||
| Hawker | Suvas E. | |||
| 23rd Century:Ngasigee Matungda | Dinesh Tongbram | |||
| 2015 | Waarookok | Santa Potsangbam | ||
| Cheikhei | Khamba | Premkumar Paonam | ||
| Ikaibana Sire | L. Prakash | |||
| Kum Kang Kum Kabi Chang | Khoimu | Bishwamittra | ||
| Nungshi Feijei | Meiraba | Chou En Lai | ||
| 2016 | Angangba Mayek (Pizza 2) | Dinesh Tongbram | ||
| Nungshi Feijei 2 | Meiraba | Chou En Lai | ||
| Thanil (Pizza 3) | 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 | Eepu | |||
| Nupi | Bobby Haobam | |||
| Speedbreaker | Bobby Haobam | |||
| Mr. Khadang | Mani | Chou En Lai | ||
| Ningtha | Thoiba | Homen D' Wai | ||
| 2018 | Faibok | Bimol Phibou | ||
| Eina Fagi Touraga | Ajit Ningthouja | Best Actor - Lead Role Male | ||
| Aliyah | Leishabi | Yoimayai Mongsaba | ||
| Awunpot | Santikumar Thounaojam | |||
| 2019 | Ningthiba Nonglik | Malang/Achouba | M. Nirmala Chanu | |
| MOU | Chou-En-Lai | |||
| Inamma | Ngahakchao | Homeshwori | ||
| Ibung-gee Ibemma | Sanaton Nongthomba | |||
| Tangna Phangjaba Lan | Fifi Mangang | |||
| Bigo Live Amada | Bimol Phibou | |||
| 2020 | 15 August | Krishnand Ningombam | ||
| 2021 | Ima Machet Icha Tangkhai | Homeshwori | ||
References
- "Gurumayum Bonny - E-rang :: E-pao Movie Channel". e-pao.org.
- http://manipurupdate.com/bonny-becomes-vdf/
- "Bonny Gurumayum". IMDb.
- http://manipurtimes.com/ragging-real-life-to-ritzy-reel-life-bonny-just-did-it/
- "Kangla Films,Manipur's Photos - Kangla Films,Manipur - Facebook".
- http://manipurtimes.com/second-sahitya-seva-samiti-manipuri-film-awards-2013-award-winners/