MANIPUR: DEBKUMAR BOSE ACCORDED WITH LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD 2018

Every film depicts the philosophy of life: Minister L Jayantakumar

Debkumar Bose, the director of the first Manipuri feature film “Matamgi Manipur” bagged the prestigious Karam Monomohan Lifetime Achievement Award 2018 for his extraordinary  contribution in carving the fine body of work in Matamgi Manipur and for the dedicated service he has rendered for the growth of regional and National cinema. The film received the National Award from the President of India.

He was conferred the lifetime award at an auspicious ceremony held at Maharaja Chandrakirti Auditorium, Art & Culture Complex today. The function was organised by Karam Monomohan Memorial Trust in collaboration with Cine Artistes and Technicians’ Association (CATA), Manipur.

Hon’ble Minister, Art & Culture, Shri L Jayantakumar Singh; Hon’ble Minister, CAF& PD, Shri Karam Shyam; Hon’ble Minister, Water Resources & YAS, Shri Letpao Haokip; Hon’ble Minister, Tribal Affairs & Hills, Shri K.N. Kayisii and President, CATA, Shri R.K. Jnanranjan graced the function as Chief Guest, Guests of Honour and President respectively.

Highlighting that film as a medium depicts the philosophy of life, Minister L Jayantakumar lauded the upcoming film directors and artistes of Manipur who have brought laurels to the State. He also said that there is agenda in the Cabinet for starting film courses by Manipur Film & Television Institute to train the film-loving youths from August 2018.