K. Ibomcha Sharma
K. Ibomcha Sharma | |
|---|---|
| Born | Manipur, India |
| Other names | Abhiram Shaba |
| Occupation(s) | Singer Performer |
| Known for | Nata Sankirtana |
| Awards | Padma Shri Sangeet Natak Akademi Award |
Kongbrailatpam Ibomcha Sharma, popularly known as Abhiram Shaba, is an Indian singer and performer from Manipur, who is known for Sankirtan singing (Nata Sankirtana) of Raseshwari Pala, a part of the traditional Manipuri dance.[1] His role as Abhiram Shaba in the Manipuri show, Goura Lilas is reported to have earned him the nickname.[2] He is a former Guru at the Jawaharlal Nehru Manipur Dance Academy[3] and a recipient of the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 1981.[4] He was awarded the fourth highest civilian award of the Padma Shri by the Government of India, in 1998.[5]
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References
- ^ Jamini Devi (2010). Cultural History of Manipur: Sija Laioibi and the Maharas. Mittal Publications. pp. 132 of 140. ISBN 9788183243421.
- ^ "Forever young in their nineties". The Telegraph. 23 June 2003. Retrieved October 27, 2015.
- ^ "JNMDA Achievers". JNMDA. 2015. Retrieved October 27, 2015.
- ^ "SNA Awards". Sangeet Natak Aademi. 2015. Retrieved October 27, 2015.
- ^ "Padma Awards" (PDF). Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. 2015. Retrieved July 21, 2015.
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