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Haobam Ongbi Ngangbi Devi (1924-2014) was a distinguished Indian classical dancer and musician, widely recognized for her profound contributions to the Manipuri Dance forms of Lai Haraoba and Raas. Born on August 1, 1924, in Uripok Bachaspati Leikai, Imphal, Manipur, she inherited a rich artistic lineage from her father, Kijam Bokul Singh, a renowned…
Journey Timeline
1924
Born — Born in Uripok Bachaspati Leikai, Imphal, Manipur.
1930
Debut as an artiste — Debuted at Jaipaiguri Festival, Kolkata.
1932-1940
Dance Training — Studied Lai Haraoba, Raas, and ethnic dance forms under various gurus.
1936-1945
Actress — Worked as an actress for Manipur Dramatic Union, Rupmahal Theatre, and Aryan Theatre.
1941
Marriage — Married Haobam Amuba Singh.
1948
Playback Singer — Sang playback for the first Manipuri feature film 'Mainu Pemcha'.
1951
Awarded Birangana title and Gold Medal — Received from the Government of Assam and Government of Manipur.
1954
Joined Jawaharlal Nehru Manipur Dance Academy (JNMDA) — Appointed as a musician and instructor.
1957
Participated in Republic Day Celebration — Joined 'Tandan Phaibok' troupe at New Delhi.
1957
Performed at Indian Royal Congress — Sang at the 21st session in Shillong.
1958
Appointed Assistant Teacher (Dance) — Joined JNMDA as an Assistant Teacher for Raas and Classical Dance.
1966
Head of Department — Appointed Head of the Department of Folk and Community Dance at JNMDA.
1970
Participated in cultural troupe — Represented Manipur at the Inauguration Function of Meghalaya State at Tura.
1973-1985
Served as Vice-Principal — Served as Vice-Principal of JNMDA.
1980
Manipur State Kala Akademi Award — Awarded by Manipur State Kala Akademi.
1985
Nritya Bhushan Award — Conferred by Manipuri Sahitya Parishad.
1985
Retired from JNMDA — Retired as Vice-Principal.
1993
Sangeet Natak Akademi Award — Received for her contribution to Manipuri Ras.
2010
Padma Shri — Awarded by the Government of India.
2014
Passed Away — Died in Imphal.
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Awards & Honors
- 1951 · Birangana title — Government of Assam
- 1951 · Gold Medal — Government of Manipur
- 1980 · Manipur State Kala Akademi Award — Manipur State Kala Akademi
- 1985 · Nritya Bhushan Award — Manipuri Sahitya Parishad
- 1993 · Sangeet Natak Akademi Award — Sangeet Natak Akademi
- 2010 · Padma Shri — Government of India
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