The following is a list of prominent people belonging to the Meitei people.
Activists
editActors
editAthletes
edit- Bombayla Devi Laishram, Archery, Padma Shri, Arjuna Award[5]
- Dingko Singh, Boxing, Padma Shri, Asian Games Medallist[6][7]
- Kunjarani Devi, Weightlifting, Padma Shri, Khel Ratna, Commonwealth Games Medallist[8]
- Laishram Sarita Devi, Boxing, Asian Games Medallist[9]
- Ningthoujam Pritam Singh, Football[10]
- Ningthoujam Samananda, Football
- Saikhom Mirabai Chanu, Weightlifting, Olympic Medallist[11]
Dancers
edit- Elam Endira Devi, Padma Shri
- Haobam Ongbi Ngangbi Devi, Padma shri
- Rajkumar Achouba Singh
- Kshetrimayum Ongbi Thouranisabi Devi
Fashion Designers
editPhysicians
edit- Laishram Nabakishore Singh, Padma Shri[12]
Politicians
editRoyalty
editSpiritual Leaders
editTheatre & Film Artists
edit- Aribam Syam Sharma, Padma Shri[16]
- Bobby Wahengbam, National Film Award[17]
- Makhonmani Mongsaba
- Moirangthem Inao
- Ratan Thiyam, Theatre, Padma Shri[18]
Writers & Scholars
editSee also
editReferences
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- ^ Safi, Michael (11 November 2018). "How love and a taste of honey brought one Indian woman's 16-year hunger strike to an end". The Guardian. Retrieved 2023-09-16.
- ^ "At COP27, a young climate activist from India demands historical dues". NBC News. 2022-11-11. Retrieved 2023-09-16.
- ^ "Mary Kom Actress Lin Laishram BLASTS Celebs Condemning Manipur Incident: 'You Have No F***ing Clue...'". Free Press Journal. Retrieved 2023-09-16.
- ^ "Fields of Gold: Bombayla Devi Laishram | Verve Magazine". www.vervemagazine.in. 2019-04-08. Retrieved 2023-09-16.
- ^ "How Dingko Singh assessed his Asian Games gold medal". thehindu.com. 10 June 2021. Retrieved 2023-09-16.
- ^ "Olympian boxer Dingko Singh dies of liver cancer". olympics.com. Retrieved 2023-09-16.
- ^ "Kunjarani Devi, the first superstar of Indian weightlifting". olympics.com. Retrieved 2023-09-16.
- ^ "Sports saved me from becoming insurgent: Boxer L Sarita Devi". The Times of India. 7 February 2023. Retrieved 2023-09-16.
- ^ "NEROCA have a game changer in Ningthoujam Pritam". Goal.com. Retrieved 2023-09-16.
- ^ "Mirabai Chanu's parents in tears after daughter wins silver in Tokyo Olympics". hindustantimes.com. 2021-07-24. Retrieved 2023-08-09.
- ^ "Imphal retired teacher herbalist has a unique hobby 20110726". www.e-pao.net. Retrieved 2023-09-16.
- ^ Mahotsav, Amrit. "Mairembam Koireng Singh". Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, Ministry of Culture, Government of India. Retrieved 2023-09-16.
- ^ Livemint (2022-03-20). "BJP names N Biren Singh as chief minister of Manipur for second term". mint. Retrieved 2023-09-16.
- ^ "PM Modi applauds the efforts of Member of Parliament in Rajya Sabha, Maharaja Sanajaoba Leishemba towards TB Mukt Bharat". India Education | Latest Education News | Global Educational News | Recent Educational News. 2023-04-24. Retrieved 2023-09-16.
- ^ Ramachandran, Naman (2023-05-18). "Aribam Syam Sharma's Restored Indian Masterpiece 'Ishanou' Set for Cannes Classics Debut". Variety. Retrieved 2023-09-16.
- ^ "Bobby Wahengbam's book fetches National award : 14th apr18 ~ E-Pao! Headlines". e-pao.net. Retrieved 2023-09-16.
- ^ "How Ratan Thiyam brought Manipur onto the global stage". indianexpress.com. March 2020. Retrieved 2023-09-16.
- ^ "UNESCO and Sangeet Natak Akademi celebrate MK Binodini Devi Centenary 20221219". e-pao.net. Retrieved 2023-09-16.