Oken Amakcham
Oken Amakcham | |
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| Born | 1 March 1962 Kongba Kshetri Leikai, Imphal East, Manipur |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Dhanamanjuri College |
| Occupation(s) | Director, Music Director, Actor |
| Spouse | Jenita Amakcham |
| Parent(s) | Amakcham Shyamo Amakcham Ongbi Brinda |
| Awards | National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Manipuri (1994) |
Oken Amakcham is an Indian film director, music director and actor who works in Manipuri films. He started his career in theatre and performing arts. He is a recipient of the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Manipuri for the movie Mayophygee Macha at the 42nd National Film Awards. In 2002, he directed Lammei which marked the beginning of a digital era in Manipuri cinema. He took the role of music director in many of his movies. Cheina, Tellangga Mamei, Nungshithel are some of his notable films. He had been a jury member of 58th National Film Awards.
His movie Nungshithel (English: Abode of Love) was aired on Doordarshan Kendra Imphal as a four-episode teleplay. It was adapted from Arambam Samarendra's theatrical play of the same tite.