Kshetrimayum Rashi
Kshetrimayum Rashi | |
|---|---|
| Born | 20 April 1945 |
| Died | 20 June 2025 (aged 80) |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Parent(s) | Kshetrimayum Bhubon Singh Kshetrimayum Ongbi Wareppam Ningol Rasamani Devi |
Kshetrimayum Rashi (full name: Kshetrimayum Ningol Lairellakpam Ongbi Rashi, 20 April 1945 - 20 June 2025) was an Indian actress from Imphal, Manipur, who worked in theatre and Manipuri films.[2] She was introduced into the world of theatre by her mother Rasamani Devi. She was best known for her role in the movie Imagi Ningthem, which also received wide international acclaim.[3] Rashi had featured in over 150 radio plays. She was conferred with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 13th Manipur State Film Awards 2020.[4][5] She was also the recipient of the Sahitya Seva Samiti, Kakching Neta Irawat Leelaroi Lifetime Achievement Award in 2014.[6][7]
Career
[edit]Rashi got to know about acting and theatre from her mother. Her first play was Jadonang (staged in September 1969), where she played the role of Rani Gaidinliu in Aryan Theatre, Imphal.[8] Gaidinliu saw the play and praised Rashi's performance. Her first silver screen appearance was in the 1972 movie Matamgi Manipur, the first full-length Manipuri feature film. Her role of widow in the movie Olangthagee Wangmadasoo is still vividly remembered by the cinema lovers of Manipur.[9] In 1981, she went on to star in Imagi Ningthem (My Son, My Precious), which also became the first Indian film to win a Grand Prix Award.[10][11] In the film, she portrayed the role of a step-mother. She also played supporting roles in digital films like Paokhum, Meera Memcha, Eidi Thamoi Pikhre and Eewai.
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Film | Role | Director |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Matamgi Manipur | Sunita | Debkumar Bose |
| 1974 | Lamja Parshuram | Kethabi | Aribam Syam Sharma |
| 1976 | Saaphabee | Saaphabee's friend | Aribam Syam Sharma |
| 1979 | Olangthagee Wangmadasoo | Widow | Aribam Syam Sharma |
| 1981 | Imagi Ningthem | Ekashini | Aribam Syam Sharma |
| 1983 | Paokhum Ama | Cameo appearance | Aribam Syam Sharma |
| 1990 | Thengmallabara Radha-Manbi | Bidhumukhi | Ningthouja Lancha |
| 1993 | Thambal | Kripa | |
| 2007 | Meera Memcha | Raju's mother | Mohendro |
| 2009 | Paokhum | Anand's mother | Bishwamittra |
| 2010 | Momon Meenok | Thariktha's mother | Ksh. Kishorekumar |
| 2015 | Eidi Thamoi Pikhre | Khomba's grandmother | Homen D' Wai |
| 2022 | Eewai | Henba's grandmother | Khwairakpam Bishwamittra |
| 2023 | Ashengba Eral | O.C. Meira |
References
[edit]- ^ "Highways of Life wins big at Manipur State Film Awards 2020". The Sangai Express.
- ^ "Still want to act, but in an offbeat role, says Kshetrimayum Rashi". ifp.co.in.
- ^ "We Congratulate Smt. Kshetrimayum Rashi Devi for the Lifetime Achievement Award - Manipur Tv" – via Facebook.
- ^ Samom, Sobhapati (21 May 2020). "Manipur State Film Awards announced; documentary on pugilist Laishram Sarita wins big". Northeast Now. Retrieved 2 July 2021.
- ^ "2020 Lifetime Achievement Winner, Kshetrimayum Rashi's Bio Note is Almost Synonymous with History of Cinema in Manipur". www.fpsjreview.in. Archived from the original on 18 May 2021. Retrieved 18 May 2021.
- ^ "Tabubunungda Akaiba Likli sweeps film awards : 22nd apr14 ~ E-Pao! Headlines". e-pao.net. Archived from the original on 5 March 2016. Retrieved 7 October 2024.
- ^ "SSS MANIFA Film Award 2014 :: E-Pao Photo Gallery". e-pao.net.
- ^ "66th Manipur Theatre Day observed". www.thesangaiexpress.com.
- ^ "Olangthagee Wangmadasoo (1979)". BFI. Archived from the original on 8 May 2021.
- ^ "Binodini's Women: The three strong characters of My Son, My Precious". The Indian Express. 9 March 2018.
- ^ "Imagi Ningthem on BFI". www.bfi.org.uk. Archived from the original on 26 October 2017.
External links
[edit]- "Rashi Devi, An Actor Of Unmatched Versatility - The NEA Interview". 7 June 2020. Retrieved 18 May 2021 – via YouTube.