Elangbam Nilakanta Singh
Elangbam Nilakanta Singh (1927-2000) was an Indian poet and critic, considered by many as one of the pioneers of modern Meitei literature. A recipient of the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1987, Nilakanta Singh was honored by the Government of India, in 2000, with the fourth highest Indian civilian award of Padma Shri.
Elangbam Nilakanta Singh | |
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| Born | 4 October 1927 Keisamthong Elangbam Leikai, Imphal, Manipur, India |
| Died | 11 February 2000 (aged 72) |
| Occupation | Writer |
| Known for | Literature |
| Awards | Padma Shri (2000) Sahitya Akademi Award (1987) |
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