Moirangthem Inao

Moirangthem Inao
Born
Moirangthem Inao

(1945-10-11)11 October 1945
Lamdeng Khunou, Manipur
Present address:
Uripok Ningthoukhongjam Leikai, Imphal, Manipur
NationalityIndian
EducationM.A. (Manipuri), Manipur University
Occupation(s)Playwright, Lyricist, Poet, Producer, Director
Parent(s)Moirangthem Tondon
Moirangthem Ongbi R.K. Ramanisana

Moirangthem Inao is a noted Indian playwright, lyricist, producer and director from Imphal, Manipur. He has scripted around 90 plays and most of them are popular radio plays aired on All India Radio, Imphal. Inao has also directed famous Manipuri movies like Nongallabasu Thaballei Manam and Laang. The dialogues from his radio plays have a unique charm and are famous among the radio play lovers of Manipur.

Inao was an editor of the journal Athouba. He produced movies under his home production Tondon Films. He bagged the Best Story and Special Jury awards at the 3rd Sahitya Seva Samiti MANIFA 2014 for the film Abem.