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Sougaijam Thanil Singh was a distinguished Indian classical dancer, renowned for his profound expertise in Manipuri dance and Nata Sankirtana. Born on February 1, 1946, in Kakching Wairi, Thoubal district, Manipur, to Sougaijam Ksher Singh, a Manipuri dancer and Pung player, and Sougaijam Ongbi Ibemhal Devi, he began his artistic journey at a young age. He…
Journey Timeline
1946
Born — Born on February 1, in Kakching Wairi, Thoubal district, Manipur.
1971
Authored "Meitei Pung Rajmel Humphumari"
1974
Completed Post Graduate Diploma in Nata Sankirtana (Pung) — From Jawaharlal Nehru Manipur Dance Academy (JNMDA).
1976
Joined JNMDA as Guru (Pung)
1978
Led first Sankirtana performance of 64 rasas in Manipuri language — At Shri Shri Govindaji Temple.
1980
Received Manipur State Kala Akademi Award
1981
Authored "Khomjillaba Meitei Punglon Tanjao"
1982
Participated in the opening ceremony of the Asian Games
1985
Participated in Festival of India in France
1986
Authored "Punglon Rajmel Taranithoi"
1986
Participated in SAARC Traditional Festival of Drumming
1988
Promoted to Pradhan Guru at JNMDA
1994
Received Sangeet Natak Akademi Award
1997
Received Baidya Bhushan, Manipur Sahitya Parishad
1997
Participated in Fiftieth Independence Day Celebration of India in South Africa
1998
Participated in World Expo '98
1999
Authored "Nata Sankirtan Raag Punglon"
2000
Participated in May Festival in USA
2000
Participated in Silver Jubilee Celebration of Hyderabad Central University
2000
Participated in Thunchan Memorial Festival in Tirur
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Awards & Honors
- 1980 · Manipur State Kala Akademi Award — Manipur State Kala Akademi
- 1994 · Sangeet Natak Akademi Award — Sangeet Natak Akademi
- 1997 · Baidya Bhushan — Manipur Sahitya Parishad
- 2005 · Padma Shri — Government of India
- 2011 · Baidya Ratna — Manipur Sahitya Parishad
- 2023 · Manipur State Kala Akademi Fellow — Manipur State Kala Akademi
- Vadya Shiromoni — Manipuri Sahitya Parishad, Assam
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- Energy packed performance
The Hindu
- Obit/Tribute - Sougaijam Thanil Singh (1946-2023)
Narthaki Blog
- Thanil condoled
The Sangai Express
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