Priyakanta Laishram

Priyakanta Laishram was born on Nov 07, 1996 in India. Priyakanta Laishram's big-screen debut came with The Foul Truth directed by Priyakanta Laishram in 2019. Priyakanta Laishram is known for The Foul Truth directed by Priyakanta Laishram, Priyakanta Laishram stars as Thoithoiba and Rojesh Saikhomba as Kaka. The upcoming new movie Priyakanta Laishram plays is Oneness: The Movie which will be released on Dec 31, 2023.

Priyakanta Laishram is an Indian film actor, independent filmmaker, writer, film producer and LGBTQIA+ activist who predominantly appears in Cinema of Manipur. He is a recipient of several international and national level film awards. He is a native of Imphal, India.Priyakanta Laishram is also the first filmmaker from Manipur, India to make a full length feature film based on same sex relationship - "ONENESS".He completed his Bachelor of Mass Media from Mumbai University and also got a degree in Sociology Honours from Panjab University, Chandigarh.The Foul Truth (2019), It's Not My Choice (2015), Who Said Boys Can't Wear Make Up (2018), I am Special (2017), Oneness : The Movie (2022), Spaced Out - Panthung Di Kadaaida (2021) , Chan-Thoibi (2009) are some of his notable award winning films.Priyakanta Laishram is best known for making films on taboo subjects such as male rape, LGBTQIA+ issues, gender neutrality, drug menace etc. He was also lauded for his 2020 hit Manipuri Talk-show Series Up-Close With Priyakanta Laishram Season 01.Early Life : Priyakanta Laishram started making short films when he was just 9 years old by using a mobile phone (Nokia N70 ). By the age of 11, he made three full length children films and emerged as one of the youngest filmmakers in India. Asian News International named Priyakanta as "Manipur's Rising Star". Asian News International wrote "Youth like Priyakanta are brand ambassadors for change that can take place in the Manipur and are a source of inspiration for many." He himself wrote scripts, directed and edited the films. And all this was done without any help from any experts. Laishram was not trained under any director. It was his determination to follow his passion that prompted him to learn and excel at filmmaking. His first full length children film "Lamuknarure" followed by "Achumbadi Amarni" and "Chan-Thoibi" were screened in 2009. The crew members for the films were his friends and family members. His works gained recognition in North East India and he received certificates of appreciation from many organizations. He received several titles including "India's Youngest Filmmaker" by Reuters International, "Youth Icon 2009" by Mongba Hanba Magazine, "Nokia Award For Outstanding Contribution 2009" by Nokia. An article was also published by Naharol Gi Thoudang in 2009 titled "The Rise Of A Legend - Priyakanta Laishram".Family Life: Priyakanta Laishram was born on November 07, 1996 in the Imphal East district of Manipur, into a Meitei family. Priyakanta's father, Harendra Laishram is an MPS (Manipur Police Service) Officer and his mother, (Late) Jibanlata Laishram, was an actress. He has one elder sister Caroline Laishram, who is a renowned fashion designer. His mother passed away due to Amyotrophic Lateral Scherosis in 2016 after fighting for 4 years.