Maya Choudhury is an Indian actress who appears in Manipuri films.[1] As of 2023, she will be seen as a protagonist in Manipur's first gay-themed movie, Oneness.[2]

Maya Choudhury
Maya Choudhury in 2020
Born
Imphal, Manipur
Present address:
Palace Compound, Imphal, Manipur
NationalityIndian
OccupationActress
Years active1997-present
SpouseLaishram Manikanta
Parent(s)Ch. Somorjit Sharma
Ch. Ongbi Sanahanbi Devi

Some of her notable films are Basantagee Nongallamdai trilogy, Oneness (film), 21st Century's Kunti, Tomthin Shija, Imoinu and Pandam Amada. [3]

Career

In 1998, Maya Choudhury made her acting debut in the celluloid film Meichak, directed by Laimayum Banka Sharma. Later that year, she participated in Miss Manipur 1998, where she was placed 2nd runner-up, winning 5 other subtitles. It was then followed by two other celluloid films before she got married. [3][4]

She made her comeback to acting after marriage with films like Basantagee Nongallamdai and Kunti, for which she credited her husband and family for their support. [3]

Between 1998 and 2010, Maya starred in around 50 Manipuri films until she took a break in 2010. [5]

Maya's comeback in the industry is marked by Leikhamton and supporting roles in films like Imoinu, Tomthin Shija, Hiyai,[6] and Pandam Amada, while the latter was selected for the 18th International Dhaka Film Festival 2019, the 18th Third Eye Asian Film Festival 2019, Mumbai, and the Tokyo Lift-Off Film Festival 2020.[7]

In 2020, she appeared on the popular Manipuri chat show series Up-Close With Priyakanta Laishram, which was hosted by Priyakanta Laishram.[5]

As of 2023, Maya has finished filming Oneness,[8] directed by Priyakanta Laishram, which is the first gay-themed movie in Manipur, Northeast India. The film is based on the alleged honor killing of a Manipuri gay youth. She will be seen as a protagonist in the film. [1]

Talking about her role in Oneness, Maya stated :

"I’ve been doing films for more than two decades. But for the first time, this film, which is also based on a true story, stirs up the deepest feelings in my heart. In this movie, whenever I was in a scene, I never felt like I was acting; rather, I could feel everything as I read the scene or the script as a whole. It’s a very sweet and tragic tale."[5]

Selected filmography

Year Film Role Director
1998 Meichak Lata L. Banka Sharma
1999 Aroiba Bidaai Thadoi Oken Amakcham
2003 Thajabagee Wangmada Sarju Oken Amakcham
2004 Panthungeedara Nungshiba Asha Diya Khwairakpam
2005 Nangtana Helli Monika Oken Amakcham
Mr. Lakhipyari Radha Homen D' Wai
2006 Eigi Salini Ma'am Salini Thapa Vir Bhadra Yumnam
Basantagee Nongallamdai Sarla Tej Kshetri
2008 Liklaai Liklaai Pilu H.
2009 Lonthoktabagee Wari Leihao Diya Khwairakpam
Utaangbi Radha Romi Meitei
2010 Imphal Ningol Leibaklei Bijgupta Laishram
Piranglakta Manglan Ama Dr. Chongnu Khangembam Kuleswar
Lambidudei Dr. Linthoi K. Bimal Sharma
Kanadano Lingjel's sister I.S. Gurung
Saklon Amada Memthoi L. Surjakanta
Meiree Natte Liklani Lanjenbi Amar Raj
Ahing Mamei Leima Bimol Phibou
Oooh...! The Great - Thawangee Purnima Purnima L. Prakash
21st Century's Kunti Rajlakshmi Joy Soram
Nungshibee Takhellei Linthoi Amar Raj
2011 Mellei Leishna Thariktha Leishna Amar Raj
Momon Meenok Thariktha Ksh. Kishorekumar
Fried Fish, Chicken Soup and a Premiere Show Herself Mamta Murthy
2014 Leikhamton Leikham Tej Kshetri
2015 Imoinu Leimarembi Bijgputa Laishram
Shajik Thaba Sanarembi's mother Ojitbabu Ningthoujam
2017 Tomthin Shija Dr. Ayingbi Shija Bobby Haobam
2018 Hiyai Leima Herojit Naoroibam
2019 Pandam Amada Yaiphabi O. Gautam
2020 Aronba Wari Yaiphabi's mother OC Meira
2022 Imoinu 2 Leimarembi Bijgupta Laishram
Laija Lembi Sudhir Kangjam
2023 Oneness Anna Martin Priyakanta Laishram

References

  1. 1 2 "Making Of 'ONENESS': Manipur's First-Ever Flick On Same-Sex Relationship". The Frontier Manipur. 23 April 2023. Retrieved 10 May 2023.
  2. "Priyakanta Laishram "ONENESS" is all set to reveal the invisible crime of Gay Honor Killing (Manipur's first Gay themed movie)". India Today NE. 10 December 2021. Retrieved 10 May 2023.
  3. 1 2 3 "Maya Choudhury - The Personage". The Personage. 29 April 2018. Retrieved 17 August 2023.
  4. "Manipur filmmaker Banka Sharma to receive MSFDS lifetime achievement award". East Mojo. 6 April 2022. Retrieved 17 August 2023.
  5. 1 2 3 ""For The First Time, This Film Stirs Up The Deepest Feelings In My Heart." : Maya Choudhury About Working In ONENESS". Borok Times. 16 August 2023. Retrieved 17 August 2023.
  6. "Manipuri film Hiyai screened at DU's north campus". Times of India.
  7. "Manipuri film Pandam Amada selected for Asian Festival". The News Mill. 12 December 2019. Retrieved 15 April 2020.
  8. Roy, Esha (25 April 2022). "A Manipur film tackles sexual identity for first time". The Indian Express. Retrieved 1 April 2023.
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