Gurumayum Bonny
Gurumayum Bonny | |
|---|---|
 Gurumayum Bonny Sharma | |
| Born | 27 May |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, Singer |
| Spouse | Motibala |
| Children | Pradnn Gurumayum |
| Parent(s) | Gurumayum Robindro Sharma Gurumayum Ongbi Surjamukhi Devi |
Gurumayum Bonny Sharma is an Indian actor and singer who predominantly appears in Manipuri films.[1] He is a resident of Keishamthong Maning Longjam Leikai, Imphal, Manipur.[2] 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.[3] In 1994-95, he joined Bashikhong Dramatic Union. Later, he was a theatre artist for around ten years in Panthoibi Natya Mandir.[4] 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.[2] 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.[5] 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,[6] Beragee Bomb, Chow Chow Momo na haobara Shingju Bora na oinambara, Yaiphare Yaiphare, Amamba Sayon, Western Sankirtan, Delhi Mellei and Mr. Khadang.[7]
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.[8] 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 | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7th RJ Film Vision Special Award 2012-13 | Best Actor | – | [9] |
| 8th Manipur State Film Festival 2013 | Best Actor in a Lead Role - Male | Yaiskulgee Pakhang Angaoba | [10] |
| 2nd SSS MANIFA 2013 | Best Actor in a Leading Role - Male | Western Sankirtan | [11] |
| 9th Manipur State Film Awards 2014 | Best Male Playback Singer for the song Ha Ha Tomal | VDF Thasana | [12] |
| 3rd SSS MANIFA 2014 | Best Actor in a Negative Role | Beragee Bomb | [13] |
| 6th SSS MANIFA 2017 | Best Actor in a Negative Role | Khongfam | [14] |
| 8th SSS MANIFA 2019 | Best Actor in a Lead Role - Male | Eina Fagi Touraga | [15] |
| 14th Manipur State Film Awards 2022 | Best Supporting Actor - Male | Nongallamdaisida | [16][17] |
| 17th Manipur State Film Awards 2025 | Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Male | Laangoi | [18] |
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 | |
| Khujingee Mami | Yaima | Romi Meitei | ||
| Mongpham | Achouba | Lai Jiten | ||
| Punshi Chuppa Nangshe Eigini | Chingkhei's friend | Premanda | ||
| Yaiskulgee Pakhang Angaoba | Sanatombi | Homen D' Wai | Best Actor - Leading Role | |
| 2012 | Yaiphare Yaiphare | Khambi | Bimol Phibou | |
| Africa Leishabi | Imoba | Pilu H. | ||
| Lamjasara | Poirei | L. Prakash | ||
| Western Sankirtan | Rockychand | L. Prakash | Best Actor - Leading Role | |
| Director Producer | Tomthin Cameroon | L. Prakash | ||
| Lal Leipakta Laiphao | Phairenjao | L. Prakash | ||
| 2013 | Chow Chow Momo na haobara Shingju Bora na oinambara | Mani | RK Jiten | |
| Beragee Bomb | Manibabu | O. Gautam | ||
| Mounao Thoibi | Pheijao | Romi Meitei | ||
| Tamoyaigee Ebecha | Tamoyai | Pilu H. | ||
| Amamba Sayon | Punshiba Nepram | Johnson Mayanglambam | ||
| 2014 | VDF Thasana | Thasana | Homen D' Wai | Best Male Playback Singer |
| Delhi Mellei | Tomthin | Ajit Ningthouja | ||
| Hawker | Ngouba | Suvas E. | ||
| 23rd Century:Ngasigee Matungda | Ningthem | Dinesh Tongbram | ||
| 2015 | Kombeerei | Keiraba | Bijgupta Laishram | |
| Waarookok | Ikhomba | Santa Potsangbam | ||
| Cheikhei | Khamba | Premkumar Paonam | ||
| Ikaibana Sire | Lammei | L. Prakash | ||
| Kum Kang Kum Kabi Chang | Shougrakpam Khoimu | Bishwamittra | ||
| Nungshi Feijei | Meiraba | Chou En Lai | ||
| 2016 | Angangba Mayek (Pizza 2) | Ngamba | Dinesh Tongbram | |
| Nungshi Feijei 2 | Meiraba | Chou En Lai | ||
| Thanil (Pizza 3) | Ngamba | Dinesh Tongbram | ||
| Moreh Maru | Manibabu | O. Gautam | ||
| Khongfam | Ningthem | Sudhir Kangjam | Best Actor - Negative Role | |
| 2017 | Ningthem Nite | Ningthem | Ksh. Kishorekumar | |
| Eigee Tolangou | Tolangou | Kepidas | ||
| Itao Ibungo Nungsibee | Ashibagee Lai | Eepu | ||
| Nupi | Bobby Haobam | |||
| Speedbreaker | Punshiba | Bobby Haobam | ||
| Mr. Khadang | Maibam Mani Meitei | Chou En Lai | ||
| Ningtha | Thoiba | Homen D' Wai | ||
| 2018 | Faibok | Thanil | Bimol Phibou | |
| Eina Fagi Touraga | Tondang | Ajit Ningthouja | Best Actor - Lead Role | |
| Aliyah | Leishabi | Yoimayai Mongsaba | ||
| Awunpot | Langlen's husband | Santikumar Thounaojam | ||
| 2019 | Ningthiba Nonglik | Malang/Achouba | M. Nirmala Chanu | |
| MOU | Achouba | Chou-En-Lai | ||
| Inamma | Ngahakchao | Homeshwori | ||
| Ibung-gee Ibemma | Ibochouba | Sanaton Nongthomba | ||
| Tangna Phangjaba Lan | Nonggren | Fifi Mangang | ||
| Bigo Live Amada | Punshiba | Bimol Phibou | ||
| 2020 | 15 August: A Love Story | Krishnand Ningombam | ||
| Bangladeshki Sana Tampha | OC Meira | |||
| 2021 | Ima Machet Icha Tangkhai | Sanahal | Homeshwori | |
| Nungshi Keithel | Amei Keishing | Mangal Chabungbam | ||
| 2022 | Nongallamdaisida | Angamba | O. Gautam | Best Supporting Actor (Male) |
| Nangbu Ngairambane | Rajen Leishangthem | |||
| 2024 | Laangoi | OC Moramba | Manoranjan Longjam | Best Supporting Actor (Male)[19] |
| Una Una | Dr. Pothe | Irel Luwang | [20] | |
| 2025 | Sunita | Sarat | Ajit Yumnam | [21] |
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- ^ "Bonny Gurumayum". IMDb.
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- ^ "8th Manipur State Film Festival 2013 Awards :: December 24, 2013". e-pao.net. Retrieved 13 July 2021.
- ^ "Second Sahitya Seva Samiti Manipuri Film Awards 2013: Award Winners". manipurtimes.com.
- ^ "9th & 10th Manipur Film Awards presented". The People's Chronicle. Archived from the original on 17 May 2021. Retrieved 16 June 2021.
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- ^ "SSS MANIFA - Film Awards 2017 at Kakching, Manipur :: 17th January 2017". www.e-pao.net.
- ^ "8th MANIFA 2019 award function on Feb 10, criteria laid down". e-pao.net – via The Sangai Express.
- ^ "14th Manipur State Film Award, 2022 Winners announced". e-pao.net. Retrieved 7 April 2022.
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- ^ "Fresh frames, bold voices make mark in State Film Awards". The Sangai Express. 27 June 2025. pp. 1 and 9. Retrieved 28 June 2025.
- ^ "Laangoi (2024) - Movie - Reviews, Cast & Release Date in Imphal". in.bookmyshow.com.
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