Kshetrimayum Ongbi Thouranisabi Devi

Kshetrimayum Ongbi Thouranisabi Devi (born 3 November 1946) is an Indian classical dancer and author, specialising in the Indian classical dance form of Manipuri. She was honoured by the Government of India in 2003 with Padma Shri, the fourth highest Indian civilian award.

In this Meitei name, the family name is Kshetrimayum and the given name is Thouranisabi. "Devi" is a name suffix.

Kshetrimayum Ongbi Thouranisabi Devi
Born (1946-11-03) 3 November 1946
Singjamei Sapam Leikai, Manipur, India
OccupationClassical dancer
SpouseChingamathak Thokchom Leikai
Parent(s)Leishangthem Tampha Singh
Leishangthem Ongbi Ibetombimacha Devi
AwardsPadma Shri
Sangeet Natak Akademi Award
Manipur State Kala Akademi Award
Nritya Ratna Award
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