# Denny Likmabam

Denny Likmabam (born 10 March 1976) is an Indian actor from Manipur. His films include Phairenthagi Angaoba Leichil, Kaorage, Khuji, Nungshi Hekta Hairage, Hi Sweety Hello Preety and Hiyai.

## Career

In 1997, Denny Likmabam joined Sanaleipak Nachom Artistes Association (a Shumang Leela group) as a part-time musician in the orchestra section.
His first film was the 2000 movie Echelsida. He is also the leading actor in the 2002 movie Lammei, the first Manipuri video film to have a commercial screening at a theatre. In 2013, he acted in Makhonmani Mongsaba's Nangna Kappa Pakchade where he plays the role of a lawyer. It participated in Ladakh International Film Festival.
In 2012, he starred in Mamta Murthy's non-fiction movie on Manipuri cinema Fried Fish, Chicken Soup and a Premiere Show. In movies Khuji and Radha Rani, he played antagonistic roles. He took the role of an army officer in School Shooti and a doctor in Amamba Lambee. In Cheitheng Amana, he played two roles.

## Accolades

Likmabam was nominated for Best Actor Award for his role in the film Kaorage at the First Festival of Manipuri Cinema 2007, organised by Film Forum Manipur.
| Award | Work |
| B. Kennedy Memorial Award 2004 | His contributions to cinema |
| Pafila Films and Artistes' Award 2006 | His contributions to cinema |
| 2nd Best Actor, 21st Rupmahal Artistes' Memorial Drama Festival 2021-22 | Akangba Upal |

## Selected filmography

| Year | Film | Role | Director |
| 2000 | Echelsida | Roshan | Oken Amakcham |
| 2002 | Lammei | Chinglen | Oken Amakcham |
| 2004 | Nungshi Hekta Hairage | Rajen | Ksh. Kishorekumar |
| 2004 | Hi Sweety Hello Pretty | | Chan Heisnam |
| 2005 | Khuji | Wanglen | Romi Meitei |
| 2005 | Yenning Thana Lakpada | Denny | Rolivin |
| 2005 | Matang Chabada Hairage | Binoy | Ksh. Kishorekumar |
| 2005 | Mathang Mapokta | Shekhar | Diya Khwairakpam |
| 2006 | Kaorage | Leishemba | Bishwamittra |
| 2006 | Hero | Bodhe | Diya Khwairakpam |
| 2006 | Radha-Rani | DSP Chinglen | O. Gautam |
| 2006 | Amuktang Chamthoknashi | Somen | Diya Khwairakpam |
| 2006 | Sageigee Mouni | Nongyai | Diya Khwairakpam |
| 2007 | Cheitheng Amana | | Diya Khwairakpam |
| 2008 | Paachaa | Paachaa | Bishwamittra |
| 2010 | Thasi Thanou | Lanchenba | Eepu |
| 2010 | Dharmagi Mingda Imagidamak | Shamu | Romi Meitei |
| 2012 | Amamba Lambee | Dr. Bimol | Oken Amakcham |
| 2012 | Fried Fish, Chicken Soup and a Premiere Show | Himself | Mamta Murthy |
| 2013 | Nangna Kappa Pakchade | Lawyer | Makhonmani Mongsaba |
| 2015 | Nangna Nokpa Yengningi | Ibohal | Ajit Ningthouja |
| 2015 | Imoinu | Achouba | Bijgupta Laishram |
| 2016 | Eikhoi Pabunggi | Thabal | Hemanta Khuman |
| 2018 | Hiyai | Hiyai's father | Herojit Naoroibam |
| 2019 | Ichadi Manini | Thoiba | Geet Yumnam |
| 2019 | Ei Actor Natte | Dr. Thanil | Homen D' Wai |
| 2019 | Wakchingi Len | Sakhi's brother | Bijgupta Laishram |
| 2020 | Aronba Wari | Henba's father | OC Meira |
| 2022 | Lairembi | Thaba's son | Sudhir Kangjam |
| 2022 | Laija Lembi | Loya | Sudhir Kangjam |
| 2022 | Imoinu 2 | Achouba | Bijgupta Laishram |
| 2024 | Khomlang Laman | Tampha's brother | OC Meira |
| 2024 | Tha Tha Thabungton | | Geet Yumnam |
| 2025 | Lipun | | Pamba (Laxma) |
| 2025 | Thamoigi Atiya | | Bijgupta Laishram |
| 2025 | Laiki | | Inaocha Khundrakpam |