Bala Hijam | |
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![]() Bala Hijam | |
Born | Hijam Surjabala Devi Sagolband Salam Leikai |
Occupation | Actress |
Spouse | Ningthoujam Dinesh Singh |
Parent(s) | Hijam Biramangol Hijam Suniti Devi |
Surja Bala Hijam, [1] better known as Bala Hijam ( Meitei pronunciation: /ba-lā hī-jam/) is an Indian actress, who predominantly appears in Manipuri films. [2] [3] She is best known for her lead role in Malayalam road film, titled Neelakasham Pachakadal Chuvanna Bhoomi . [1] [4]
Bala Hijam made her debut at age 15 in Oken Amakcham's Tellanga Mamei, through the reference of the cinematographer of the movie Irom Maipak. [5] She started shooting for her Hindi film debut Zindagi on the Rocks, but was left incomplete due to some issues. [6] Her notable role after her first film was in Romi Meitei's Khangdreda Nongdamba, where she played a supporting role alongside Kamala Saikhom. Panthungee Wangmada, directed by Yoimayai Mongsaba produced under the banner Fly High Films was her first film in a leading role. Among her popular films, Yaiskulgee Pakhang Angaoba, Manipur Express, Meerang Mahum, Amukta Ani, Delhi Mellei, Sanagi Tangbal and Thabaton 2 may be mentioned. [7]
She played the role of a differently-abled lady in the movie Tamoyaigee Ebecha. [8] [9]
In 2018, she appeared in an educational film, Who Said Boys Can't Wear Makeup? directed by Priyakanta Laishram, which was the first-ever Indian film on gender-neutral fashion and men's make-up. [10]
In 2022, she featured in a short film, Lembi Leima, directed by Mayank Pratap Singh. [11]
Bala Hijam won the Best Actress Award in 8th Manipur State Film Festival, 2013 for the film Yaiskulgee Pakhang Angaoba.[ citation needed] She played the role of Majaru in the film. She has also won the Special Jury Award 2011 from Film Academy Manipur (FAM). [4] She won the Best Actor Award in a Supporting Role - Female for her role Langlen in the film Chinglen Sana in the 11th Manipuri State Film Awards 2018. [12] [13] For her titular role in the film Inamma, she won the Best Actress Award in 9th MANIFA 2020. [14] Bala Hijam won multiple national and international awards for the film Lembi Leima in the Best Actress category. [15]
Year | Title | Role(s) | Director(s) | Notes | Ref. |
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2006 | Tellanga Mamei | Bimol's sister | Oken Amakcham | Child Artist, Debut film | [4] |
2008 | Khangdreda Nongdamba | Bala | Romi Meitei | [4] | |
2009 | Panthungee Wangmada | Linthoi | Yoimayai Mongsaba | [4] | |
2010 | Imagi Laman Singamdre | Niti | Romi Meitei | [4] | |
Kadarmapee | Nungthil Chaibi | L. Prakash | |||
21st Century's Kunti | Kethabi | Joy Soram | |||
2011 | Hanggam Maru Pokkhaibi | Mitlaobi | L. Surjakanta | ||
Loibataare Ta Raju | Molly | Pilu H. | |||
Luhongbagi Ahing | Purnima | Bijgupta Laishram | [4] | ||
Yaiskulgee Pakhang Angaoba | Majaru | Homen D' Wai | Won Best Actress | [16] | |
2012 | Taru Tarubi Maktabee | Maktabee | Tej Kshetri | [4] | |
Mami | Lily | Jeetendra Ningomba | |||
Lamjasara | Fajarei | L. Prakash | [17] | ||
Manipur Express | Tampha | O. Gautam | [18] [4] | ||
2013 | Neelakasham Pachakadal Chuvanna Bhoomi | Assi | Sameer Thahir | Malayalam Debut | [19] [20] [4] |
Mounao Thoibi | Thoibi | Romi Meitei | [21] [22] | ||
Thajagee Maihing | Thaja | [23] | |||
Chow Chow Momo na haobara Shingju Bora na oinambara | Nungshitombi | RK Jiten | [24] [25] [26] | ||
Tamoyaigee Ebecha | Ebecha | Pilu H. | [8] [9] [27] [28] | ||
2014 | Sathiba Danger | Sakhenbi | Ajit Ningthouja | [29] | |
Sanagi Tangbal | Lingjelthoibi | Bijgupta Laishram | |||
Meerang Mahum | Nganthoi | Ajit Ningthouja | [30] [31] | ||
23rd Century: Ngasigee Matungda | Thambal | Dinesh Tongbram | [32] [33] | ||
Hoo Chaage | Leishilembi | Denny Likmabam | |||
Amukta Ani | Thoibi | Romi Meitei | |||
Thabaton 2 | Nungsithoi | Bijgupta Laishram | [34] | ||
Delhi Mellei | Mellei | Ajit Ningthouja | [35] | ||
2015 | Toro | Thoibi | Kirmil Soraisam | [36] | |
Da Lem | Sorinchon | Hemanta Khuman | [37] | ||
Nungshit Mapi | Thambal | Ajit Ningthouja | [38] [39] [40] [41] | ||
Cheikhei | Sanatombi | Premkumar Paonam | [42] [43] | ||
Angangba Mayek (Pizza 2) | Thanil | Dinesh Tongbram | |||
Eikhoi Pabunggi | Engellei | Hemanta Khuman | [44] [45] [46] | ||
Kum Kang Kum Kabi Chang | Tharo | Bishwamittra | [47] | ||
2016 | Moreh Maru | Bala | O. Gautam | [48] [49] [50] | |
Tharo Thambal | Tharo | Bijgupta Laishram | [51] [52] | ||
Khongfam | Tampha | Sudhir Kangjam | [53] | ||
Sor | Usha | Ajit Ningthouja | |||
2017 | Iche Tampha | Thadoi | Bijgupta Laishram | [ citation needed] | |
Mitlu | Thaarlin | Gyaneshwor Konj | [54] | ||
Mani Mamou | Ningthibee | Ajit Ningthouja | |||
Mr. Khadang | Thadoi | Chou En Lai | [55] | ||
Chinglen Sana | Langlen | Bijgupta Laishram | Best Actor - Supporting Role | [56] | |
Kaongamdraba Facebook | Tampha | AK. Gyaneshori | [57] | ||
2018 | Sanagi Nga | Thaja | Romi Meitei | ||
Who Said Boys Can't Wear Makeup? | Herself | Priyakanta Laishram | India's first film on gender-neutral fashion and men's make-up. | [58] | |
Ebungee Echal | Leibaklei | Hemanta Khuman | |||
Nungshibana Loire | Sana | Sadananda Salam | [59] | ||
Chanu IPS | Laija | Sanaton Nongthomba | [60] | ||
Yotpi | Yoihenbi | Romi Meitei | [61] | ||
Pari Imom | Sanatombi | Bijgupta Laishram | [62] | ||
Hidak Tombi | Tombi | Chou En Lai | [63] | ||
2019 | Kao Phaaba | Matouleibi | Ishomani | [64] | |
Ichadi Manini | Yaiphabi | Geet Yumnam | [65] [66] | ||
Inamma | Memtombi | Homeshwori | Won Best Actress at 9th MANIFA 2020 | [67] [68] [69] [70] | |
Namase Chaphu Huranbini | Memsana | Herojit Naoroibam | [71] | ||
Wakchingi Len | Yaiphabi | Bijgupta Laishram | [72] | ||
Mutlamdai Thaomei | Thaballei | Sudhir Kangjam | [73] | ||
Thabaton 3 | Nungsithoi | Bijgupta Laishram | |||
Chanu IPS 2 | Laija | Sanaton Nongthomba | [74] | ||
Mamal Naidraba Thamoi | Nurei | Gyanand | [75] | ||
Eerei | Eethak | Krishnakumar Gurumayum | |||
2020 | Aronba Wari | Mainoubi | OC Meira | ||
15 August: A Love Story | Krishnand Ningombam | [76] | |||
2022 | Shamjabee | Premkumar Paonam | |||
Ningol | Tarubi | L. Surjakanta | |||
Wangma Wangmada | Kirmil Soraisam | ||||
Lembi Leima | Surjabala | Mayank Pratap Singh | [77] [78] [79] [80] [81] |
Actress Surja Bala Hijam, who is considered as the most youngest and vibrant actress in Manipur film industry, is now all set to debut in Mollywood with Sameer Thahir's much-hyped film Neelakasham Pachakadal Chuvanna Bhoomi. ... She made her film debut as supporting actress in Oken Amakcham's Manipuri movie Telanga Mamei. ... Bala has acted in more than a dozen Manipuri films like Telanga Mamei, Khangdreda Nongdamba, Panthungi Wangmada, Mikithi, Mihatpa, Luhongbagi Ahing, Ima gi Laman Singamdre, Yaiskul Pakhang Angaoba, Thouri, Lamjasara, Khambaton, Taru Tarubi Maktrabi, Sangkhraba Machu and Manipur Express. ...
... He showed his romantic side in the film Neelakasham Pachakadal Chuvanna Bhoomi (2013) opposite Surja Bala Hijam. This movie showed the love story between a Malayali and a girl from Nagaland. ...
The Best Actor in Leading Role (Female) has been shared by Bala Hijam and Biju Ningombam for their appearances in the films 'Inamma' and 'Ei Actor Natte' ...
... Bala Hijam and Biju Ningombam shared best actress title for their roles in 'Inamma' and 'Ei Actor Natte' respectively. ...
The annual Manipuri Film Awards (MANIFA) ... (Female): Biju Ningombam (Ei Actor Natte) and Hijam Bala (Inamma); ...
... Best actor in leading role female : Bala Tensubam (Chaphu), Bala Hijam (Inamma and Mamal Naidraba Thamoi), Biju Ningombam (Ei Actor Natte)...
Directed by Mayank Pratap Singh and written by Mayank Pratap Singh & Nicky Chandam, the film stars Bijou Thaangjam, Bala Hijam Ningthoujam, Naveen Sandhu, Khonykar Khuraijam, Niranjoy Luwangcha.
Lembi Leima is stylistically shot and edited at an even pace. Mayank Pratap Singh has a grasp on the story and does not use preachy dialogue to advance the narrative. The performances by Bala Hijam, Bijou Thaangjam, and Khonykhar go with the flow of the story
Bala Hijam | |
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![]() Bala Hijam | |
Born | Hijam Surjabala Devi Sagolband Salam Leikai |
Occupation | Actress |
Spouse | Ningthoujam Dinesh Singh |
Parent(s) | Hijam Biramangol Hijam Suniti Devi |
Surja Bala Hijam, [1] better known as Bala Hijam ( Meitei pronunciation: /ba-lā hī-jam/) is an Indian actress, who predominantly appears in Manipuri films. [2] [3] She is best known for her lead role in Malayalam road film, titled Neelakasham Pachakadal Chuvanna Bhoomi . [1] [4]
Bala Hijam made her debut at age 15 in Oken Amakcham's Tellanga Mamei, through the reference of the cinematographer of the movie Irom Maipak. [5] She started shooting for her Hindi film debut Zindagi on the Rocks, but was left incomplete due to some issues. [6] Her notable role after her first film was in Romi Meitei's Khangdreda Nongdamba, where she played a supporting role alongside Kamala Saikhom. Panthungee Wangmada, directed by Yoimayai Mongsaba produced under the banner Fly High Films was her first film in a leading role. Among her popular films, Yaiskulgee Pakhang Angaoba, Manipur Express, Meerang Mahum, Amukta Ani, Delhi Mellei, Sanagi Tangbal and Thabaton 2 may be mentioned. [7]
She played the role of a differently-abled lady in the movie Tamoyaigee Ebecha. [8] [9]
In 2018, she appeared in an educational film, Who Said Boys Can't Wear Makeup? directed by Priyakanta Laishram, which was the first-ever Indian film on gender-neutral fashion and men's make-up. [10]
In 2022, she featured in a short film, Lembi Leima, directed by Mayank Pratap Singh. [11]
Bala Hijam won the Best Actress Award in 8th Manipur State Film Festival, 2013 for the film Yaiskulgee Pakhang Angaoba.[ citation needed] She played the role of Majaru in the film. She has also won the Special Jury Award 2011 from Film Academy Manipur (FAM). [4] She won the Best Actor Award in a Supporting Role - Female for her role Langlen in the film Chinglen Sana in the 11th Manipuri State Film Awards 2018. [12] [13] For her titular role in the film Inamma, she won the Best Actress Award in 9th MANIFA 2020. [14] Bala Hijam won multiple national and international awards for the film Lembi Leima in the Best Actress category. [15]
Year | Title | Role(s) | Director(s) | Notes | Ref. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2006 | Tellanga Mamei | Bimol's sister | Oken Amakcham | Child Artist, Debut film | [4] |
2008 | Khangdreda Nongdamba | Bala | Romi Meitei | [4] | |
2009 | Panthungee Wangmada | Linthoi | Yoimayai Mongsaba | [4] | |
2010 | Imagi Laman Singamdre | Niti | Romi Meitei | [4] | |
Kadarmapee | Nungthil Chaibi | L. Prakash | |||
21st Century's Kunti | Kethabi | Joy Soram | |||
2011 | Hanggam Maru Pokkhaibi | Mitlaobi | L. Surjakanta | ||
Loibataare Ta Raju | Molly | Pilu H. | |||
Luhongbagi Ahing | Purnima | Bijgupta Laishram | [4] | ||
Yaiskulgee Pakhang Angaoba | Majaru | Homen D' Wai | Won Best Actress | [16] | |
2012 | Taru Tarubi Maktabee | Maktabee | Tej Kshetri | [4] | |
Mami | Lily | Jeetendra Ningomba | |||
Lamjasara | Fajarei | L. Prakash | [17] | ||
Manipur Express | Tampha | O. Gautam | [18] [4] | ||
2013 | Neelakasham Pachakadal Chuvanna Bhoomi | Assi | Sameer Thahir | Malayalam Debut | [19] [20] [4] |
Mounao Thoibi | Thoibi | Romi Meitei | [21] [22] | ||
Thajagee Maihing | Thaja | [23] | |||
Chow Chow Momo na haobara Shingju Bora na oinambara | Nungshitombi | RK Jiten | [24] [25] [26] | ||
Tamoyaigee Ebecha | Ebecha | Pilu H. | [8] [9] [27] [28] | ||
2014 | Sathiba Danger | Sakhenbi | Ajit Ningthouja | [29] | |
Sanagi Tangbal | Lingjelthoibi | Bijgupta Laishram | |||
Meerang Mahum | Nganthoi | Ajit Ningthouja | [30] [31] | ||
23rd Century: Ngasigee Matungda | Thambal | Dinesh Tongbram | [32] [33] | ||
Hoo Chaage | Leishilembi | Denny Likmabam | |||
Amukta Ani | Thoibi | Romi Meitei | |||
Thabaton 2 | Nungsithoi | Bijgupta Laishram | [34] | ||
Delhi Mellei | Mellei | Ajit Ningthouja | [35] | ||
2015 | Toro | Thoibi | Kirmil Soraisam | [36] | |
Da Lem | Sorinchon | Hemanta Khuman | [37] | ||
Nungshit Mapi | Thambal | Ajit Ningthouja | [38] [39] [40] [41] | ||
Cheikhei | Sanatombi | Premkumar Paonam | [42] [43] | ||
Angangba Mayek (Pizza 2) | Thanil | Dinesh Tongbram | |||
Eikhoi Pabunggi | Engellei | Hemanta Khuman | [44] [45] [46] | ||
Kum Kang Kum Kabi Chang | Tharo | Bishwamittra | [47] | ||
2016 | Moreh Maru | Bala | O. Gautam | [48] [49] [50] | |
Tharo Thambal | Tharo | Bijgupta Laishram | [51] [52] | ||
Khongfam | Tampha | Sudhir Kangjam | [53] | ||
Sor | Usha | Ajit Ningthouja | |||
2017 | Iche Tampha | Thadoi | Bijgupta Laishram | [ citation needed] | |
Mitlu | Thaarlin | Gyaneshwor Konj | [54] | ||
Mani Mamou | Ningthibee | Ajit Ningthouja | |||
Mr. Khadang | Thadoi | Chou En Lai | [55] | ||
Chinglen Sana | Langlen | Bijgupta Laishram | Best Actor - Supporting Role | [56] | |
Kaongamdraba Facebook | Tampha | AK. Gyaneshori | [57] | ||
2018 | Sanagi Nga | Thaja | Romi Meitei | ||
Who Said Boys Can't Wear Makeup? | Herself | Priyakanta Laishram | India's first film on gender-neutral fashion and men's make-up. | [58] | |
Ebungee Echal | Leibaklei | Hemanta Khuman | |||
Nungshibana Loire | Sana | Sadananda Salam | [59] | ||
Chanu IPS | Laija | Sanaton Nongthomba | [60] | ||
Yotpi | Yoihenbi | Romi Meitei | [61] | ||
Pari Imom | Sanatombi | Bijgupta Laishram | [62] | ||
Hidak Tombi | Tombi | Chou En Lai | [63] | ||
2019 | Kao Phaaba | Matouleibi | Ishomani | [64] | |
Ichadi Manini | Yaiphabi | Geet Yumnam | [65] [66] | ||
Inamma | Memtombi | Homeshwori | Won Best Actress at 9th MANIFA 2020 | [67] [68] [69] [70] | |
Namase Chaphu Huranbini | Memsana | Herojit Naoroibam | [71] | ||
Wakchingi Len | Yaiphabi | Bijgupta Laishram | [72] | ||
Mutlamdai Thaomei | Thaballei | Sudhir Kangjam | [73] | ||
Thabaton 3 | Nungsithoi | Bijgupta Laishram | |||
Chanu IPS 2 | Laija | Sanaton Nongthomba | [74] | ||
Mamal Naidraba Thamoi | Nurei | Gyanand | [75] | ||
Eerei | Eethak | Krishnakumar Gurumayum | |||
2020 | Aronba Wari | Mainoubi | OC Meira | ||
15 August: A Love Story | Krishnand Ningombam | [76] | |||
2022 | Shamjabee | Premkumar Paonam | |||
Ningol | Tarubi | L. Surjakanta | |||
Wangma Wangmada | Kirmil Soraisam | ||||
Lembi Leima | Surjabala | Mayank Pratap Singh | [77] [78] [79] [80] [81] |
Actress Surja Bala Hijam, who is considered as the most youngest and vibrant actress in Manipur film industry, is now all set to debut in Mollywood with Sameer Thahir's much-hyped film Neelakasham Pachakadal Chuvanna Bhoomi. ... She made her film debut as supporting actress in Oken Amakcham's Manipuri movie Telanga Mamei. ... Bala has acted in more than a dozen Manipuri films like Telanga Mamei, Khangdreda Nongdamba, Panthungi Wangmada, Mikithi, Mihatpa, Luhongbagi Ahing, Ima gi Laman Singamdre, Yaiskul Pakhang Angaoba, Thouri, Lamjasara, Khambaton, Taru Tarubi Maktrabi, Sangkhraba Machu and Manipur Express. ...
... He showed his romantic side in the film Neelakasham Pachakadal Chuvanna Bhoomi (2013) opposite Surja Bala Hijam. This movie showed the love story between a Malayali and a girl from Nagaland. ...
The Best Actor in Leading Role (Female) has been shared by Bala Hijam and Biju Ningombam for their appearances in the films 'Inamma' and 'Ei Actor Natte' ...
... Bala Hijam and Biju Ningombam shared best actress title for their roles in 'Inamma' and 'Ei Actor Natte' respectively. ...
The annual Manipuri Film Awards (MANIFA) ... (Female): Biju Ningombam (Ei Actor Natte) and Hijam Bala (Inamma); ...
... Best actor in leading role female : Bala Tensubam (Chaphu), Bala Hijam (Inamma and Mamal Naidraba Thamoi), Biju Ningombam (Ei Actor Natte)...
Directed by Mayank Pratap Singh and written by Mayank Pratap Singh & Nicky Chandam, the film stars Bijou Thaangjam, Bala Hijam Ningthoujam, Naveen Sandhu, Khonykar Khuraijam, Niranjoy Luwangcha.
Lembi Leima is stylistically shot and edited at an even pace. Mayank Pratap Singh has a grasp on the story and does not use preachy dialogue to advance the narrative. The performances by Bala Hijam, Bijou Thaangjam, and Khonykhar go with the flow of the story