Kangabam Tomba

Kangabam Tomba (born 10 June 1946) is an Indian actor from Imphal, Manipur. He started his career in theatre. His first appearance in movies is in Matamgi Manipur, the first Manipuri full-length feature film where he played a college guy. His is popularly known as Lamja Tomba for his title role in the 1974 movie Lamja Parshuram. Tomba bagged the Best Actor Award at the 1st Manipur State Film Festival 1984 for the film. He was conferred with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 11th Manipur State Film Awards 2018.

Kangabam Tomba
Kangabam Tomba (left) with Aribam Syam Sharma at IFFI 2007, Panaji, Goa
Born(1946-06-10)10 June 1946
Hiyanglam, Manipur
Present address:
Kwakeithel Laishram Leikai, Imphal, Manipur
NationalityIndian
OccupationActor
SpouseR.K. Bhanumati Devi
Parent(s)Kangabam Yaima Singh
Taibangjam Ningol Thouranijaobi Devi

Tomba was awarded the Neta Irawat Leelaroi Lifetime Mana (Manipuri Cinema) at the 1st MANIFA 2012 organised by Sahitya Seva Samiti, Kakching.

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