Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for Manipuri Dance

Started over 67 years ago, the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for Manipuri Dance was initiated back in 1956 and is still continued today. In 2017, L.N.Oinam Ongdi Doni Devi was the recipient of this award.

Year Dancers of Manipuri Dance Year Dancers of Manipuri Dance
2009 L. Bino Devi 1985 Khaidem Lokeshwar Singh
2005 K. Radhamohon Sharma 1982 L. Tombi Devi
2003 Kalavati Devi, Thiyam Suryamukhi Devi 1980 L. Thouranishabi Devi
2002 K. Ongbi Leipaklotpi Devi 1977 Nayana Susheel Jhaveri
2001 Charu Sija Mathur 1976 Ojha Maibam Ibungohal Singh
2000 Sorokhaibam Naran Singh 1975 Rajani Maibi
1998 N. Madhabi Devi 1974 L. Ibemhal Devi
1997 Samanduram Tondon Devi 1973 L. Koireng Singh
1996 Darshana Jhaveri 1972 Kshetri Tombi Devi
1995 L. Thambalangoubi Devi 1969 Ojha Thangjam Chaoba Singh
1994 T. Nadia Singh 1965 Bipin Singh
1993 H. Ngangbi Devi 1963 Atombapu Sharma
1990 Th. Babu Singh 1961 T. Amudon Sharma
1988 Ibopishak Sharma 1958 Haobam Atomba Singh
1987 Tarun Kumar Singh 1956 Amubi Singh


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