K. Ibomcha Sharma

K. Ibomcha Sharma
Born Manipur, India
Other names Abhiram Shaba
Occupation 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

  1. Jamini Devi (2010). Cultural History of Manipur: Sija Laioibi and the Maharas. Mittal Publications. pp. 132 of 140. ISBN 9788183243421.
  2. "Forever young in their nineties". The Telegraph. 23 June 2003. Retrieved October 27, 2015.
  3. "JNMDA Achievers". JNMDA. 2015. Retrieved October 27, 2015.
  4. "SNA Awards". Sangeet Natak Aademi. 2015. Retrieved October 27, 2015.
  5. "Padma Awards" (PDF). Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. 2015. Retrieved July 21, 2015.


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