# Gurumayum Bonny

Gurumayum Bonny Sharma is an Indian actor and singer who predominantly appears in Manipuri films. He is a resident of Keishamthong Maning Longjam Leikai, Imphal, Manipur. 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. In 1994-95, he joined Bashikhong Dramatic Union. Later, he was a theatre artist for around ten years in Panthoibi Natya Mandir. 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. 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. 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, Beragee Bomb, Chow Chow Momo na haobara Shingju Bora na oinambara, Yaiphare Yaiphare, Amamba Sayon, Western Sankirtan, Delhi Mellei and Mr. Khadang.
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. He is well known for his unique acting skills and humour in Manipuri films.

## Accolades

Bonny was honoured with different titles at several film awards.
| Award | Category | Film |
| 7th RJ Film Vision Special Award 2012-13 | Best Actor | – |
| 8th Manipur State Film Festival 2013 | Best Actor in a Lead Role - Male | Yaiskulgee Pakhang Angaoba |
| 2nd SSS MANIFA 2013 | Best Actor in a Leading Role - Male | Western Sankirtan |
| 9th Manipur State Film Awards 2014 | Best Male Playback Singer for the song Ha Ha Tomal | VDF Thasana |
| 3rd SSS MANIFA 2014 | Best Actor in a Negative Role | Beragee Bomb |
| 6th SSS MANIFA 2017 | Best Actor in a Negative Role | Khongfam |
| 8th SSS MANIFA 2019 | Best Actor in a Lead Role - Male | Eina Fagi Touraga |
| 14th Manipur State Film Awards 2022 | Best Supporting Actor - Male | Nongallamdaisida |

## 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 | |
| 2011 | Khujingee Mami | Yaima | Romi Meitei | |
| 2011 | Mongpham | Achouba | Lai Jiten | |
| 2011 | Punshi Chuppa Nangshe Eigini | Chingkhei's friend | Premanda | |
| 2011 | Yaiskulgee Pakhang Angaoba | Sanatombi | Homen D' Wai | Best Actor - Leading Role |
| 2012 | Yaiphare Yaiphare | Khambi | Bimol Phibou | |
| 2012 | Africa Leishabi | Imoba | Pilu H. | |
| 2012 | Lamjasara | Poirei | L. Prakash | |
| 2012 | Western Sankirtan | Rockychand | L. Prakash | Best Actor - Leading Role |
| 2012 | Director Producer | Tomthin Cameroon | L. Prakash | |
| 2012 | Lal Leipakta Laiphao | Phairenjao | L. Prakash | |
| 2013 | Chow Chow Momo na haobara Shingju Bora na oinambara | Mani | RK Jiten | |
| 2013 | Beragee Bomb | Manibabu | O. Gautam | |
| 2013 | Mounao Thoibi | Pheijao | Romi Meitei | |
| 2013 | Tamoyaigee Ebecha | Tamoyai | Pilu H. | |
| 2013 | Amamba Sayon | Punshiba Nepram | Johnson Mayanglambam | |
| 2014 | VDF Thasana | Thasana | Homen D' Wai | Best Male Playback Singer |
| 2014 | Delhi Mellei | Tomthin | Ajit Ningthouja | |
| 2014 | Hawker | Ngouba | Suvas E. | |
| 2014 | 23rd Century:Ngasigee Matungda | | Dinesh Tongbram | |
| 2015 | Kombeerei | Keiraba | Bijgupta Laishram | |
| 2015 | Waarookok | Ikhomba | Santa Potsangbam | |
| 2015 | Cheikhei | Khamba | Premkumar Paonam | |
| 2015 | Ikaibana Sire | Lammei | L. Prakash | |
| 2015 | Kum Kang Kum Kabi Chang | Shougrakpam Khoimu | Bishwamittra | |
| 2015 | Nungshi Feijei | Meiraba | Chou En Lai | |
| 2016 | Angangba Mayek (Pizza 2) | Ngamba | Dinesh Tongbram | |
| 2016 | Nungshi Feijei 2 | Meiraba | Chou En Lai | |
| 2016 | Thanil (Pizza 3) | Ngamba | Dinesh Tongbram | |
| 2016 | Moreh Maru | Manibabu | O. Gautam | |
| 2016 | Khongfam | Ningthem | Sudhir Kangjam | Best Actor - Negative Role |
| 2017 | Ningthem Nite | Ningthem | Ksh. Kishorekumar | |
| 2017 | Eigee Tolangou | Tolangou | Kepidas | |
| 2017 | Itao Ibungo Nungsibee | Ashibagee Lai | Eepu | |
| 2017 | Nupi | | Bobby Haobam | |
| 2017 | Speedbreaker | Punshiba | Bobby Haobam | |
| 2017 | Mr. Khadang | Maibam Mani Meitei | Chou En Lai | |
| 2017 | Ningtha | Thoiba | Homen D' Wai | |
| 2018 | Faibok | Thanil | Bimol Phibou | |
| 2018 | Eina Fagi Touraga | Tondang | Ajit Ningthouja | Best Actor - Lead Role |
| 2018 | Aliyah | Leishabi | Yoimayai Mongsaba | |
| 2018 | Awunpot | Langlen's husband | Santikumar Thounaojam | |
| 2019 | Ningthiba Nonglik | Malang/Achouba | M. Nirmala Chanu | |
| 2019 | MOU | Achouba | Chou-En-Lai | |
| 2019 | Inamma | Ngahakchao | Homeshwori | |
| 2019 | Ibung-gee Ibemma | Ibochouba | Sanaton Nongthomba | |
| 2019 | Tangna Phangjaba Lan | Nonggren | Fifi Mangang | |
| 2019 | Bigo Live Amada | Punshiba | Bimol Phibou | |
| 2020 | 15 August: A Love Story | | Krishnand Ningombam | |
| 2020 | Bangladeshki Sana Tampha | | OC Meira | |
| 2021 | Ima Machet Icha Tangkhai | Sanahal | Homeshwori | |
| 2021 | Nungshi Keithel | Amei Keishing | Mangal Chabungbam | |
| 2022 | Nongallamdaisida | Angamba | O. Gautam | Best Supporting Actor (Male) |
| 2022 | Nangbu Ngairambane | | Rajen Leishangthem | |
| 2024 | Laangoi | OC Moramba | Manoranjan Longjam | |
| 2024 | Una Una | Dr. Pothe | Irel Luwang | |
| 2025 | Sunita | Sarat | Ajit Yumnam | |
| 2025 | Laiki | | Inaocha Khundrakpam | |