Oinam Biramangol

Oinam Biramangol Singh (, died April 27, 2019) was an Indian theatre artist and actor from Manipur. He was a Sangeet Natak Akademi Award recipient and was well known for his roles in Meitei theatre and radio plays.

 Early life and career 

Oinam Biramangol Singh began his career in theatre as a child artist. He worked with several theatre groups including Raja Dumbra Singh Theatre, Aryan Theatre, and was a chairman of the Rupmahal Theatre.
Over his lifetime, he acted in nearly 150 plays and directed many of them.

 Theatre work 

He became popular for playing the role of Karna (a Mahabharata hero) in the radio plays Karnagi Mama () and Karnagi Aroiba Yahip (), among others.
At Rupmahal Theatre, he played the role of Bir Tikendrajit Singh in the play Bir Tikendrajit. His performance in this role was highly praised by audiences and peers.

 Awards and recognition 

In 2016, Oinam Biramangol Singh received the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for Acting. The award was presented by President Ram Nath Kovind.
He was also conferred the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Manipur State Film Awards 2017 for his contribution to Meitei cinema.

 Felicitation by Rupmahal Theatre 

On February 4, 2018, Rupmahal Theatre held a felicitation ceremony in honor of Oinam Biramangol Singh at its auditorium. The event was held along with the closing and award presentation ceremony of the 18th Rupmahal Artists Memorial Drama Festival – 2017.

 Death 

Oinam Biramangol Singh passed away on April 27, 2019, at his residence in Wangkhei Angom Leikai, Imphal East. He was 94 years old.

 Related pages 
 Oinam family

 References 

Category:Meitei people
Category:People from Manipur
Category:Actors
Category:Voice actors