Wednesday, 5 April 2023

Obit/Tribute - Sougaijam Thanil Singh (1946-2023) - Sinam Basu Singh

Renowned guru of Manipuri Nata Sankirtana SOUGAIJAM THANIL SINGH passed away at his Singjamei Yumnam Leikai residence on early morning of March 31, 2023. His sudden demise is a great loss for the world of Manipur Nata Sankirtana. Guru Sougaijam Thanil Singh was born on 1st February 1946 at Kakching Wairi in Thoubal district of Manipur in the family of Nata Sankirtana tradition and was initiated into this art of Nata Sankirtana Pung by his father Kher Singh and later received higher training from many renowned Gurus of the then generation. He completed Diploma Course in Manipuri dance and Post Graduate Diploma in Nata Sankirtana Pung from Jawaharlal Nehru Manipur Dance Academy, Imphal, where he has worked as Guru in Pung, Pradhan Guru and retired as Officiating Director in 2006.

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