Indian actress (born 1992)
Bala Hijam
Born Hijam Surjabala Devi
Sagolband Salam Leikai
Occupation Actress Spouse Ningthoujam Dinesh Singh Parent(s) Hijam Biramangol
Surja Bala Hijam , better known as Bala Hijam (Meitei pronunciation : /ba-lā hī-jam/) is an Indian actress, who predominantly appears in Manipuri films .[ 1] [ 2] Yaiskulgee Pakhang Angaoba Manipur Express , Sanagi Tangbal Neelakasham Pachakadal Chuvanna Bhoomi Wakchingi Len .[ 3]
Career
Bala Hijam made her debut at age 15 in Oken Amakcham 's Tellangga Mamei Irom Maipak .[ 4] Hindi film debut Zindagi on the Rocks , but was left incomplete due to some issues.[ 5] Romi Meitei 's Khangdreda Nongdamba Kamala Saikhom . Panthungee Wangmada , directed by Yoimayai Mongsaba produced under the banner Fly High Films was her first film in a leading role. Among her popular films, Yaiskulgee Pakhang Angaoba Manipur Express , Meerang Mahum , Amukta Ani Delhi Mellei Sanagi Tangbal Thabaton 2 [ 6] Tamoyaigee Ebecha
In 2018, she appeared in an educational film, Who Said Boys Can't Wear Makeup? [ 7] Lembi Leima [ 8]
Accolades
Award
Category
Film
5th RJ Film Vision Special Award 2011
Special Jury Award
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8th Manipur State Film Festival 2013
Best Actress
Yaiskulgee Pakhang Angaoba
11th Manipur State Film Awards 2018
Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Female
Chinglen Sana
[ 9] [ 10]
9th MANIFA 2020
Best Actor in a Leading Role - Female
Inamma [ 11]
1st Northeast India International Film Festival 2022, Dimapur
Best Actress
Lembi Leima [ 12]
Sitannavasal International Film Festival 2022
[ 13]
Thilsri International Film Festival 2023, Chennai
Golden Fern Films Award 2023
4th Empty Space International Short Film Festival 2024
[ 14]
Selected filmography
References
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