Maya Choudhury (born 3 March) is an Indian actress who appears in Manipuri films.[1][2] Some of her famous films are Basantagee Nongallamdai trilogy, Momon Meenok, 21st Century's Kunti, Nungshibee Takhellei and Tomthin Shija.[3][4] In 2019 movie Pandam Amada, she was cast as the main protagonist's mother. The film was selected for 18th International Dhaka Film Festival 2019, 18th Third Eye Asian Film Festival 2019, Mumbai and Tokyo Lift-Off Film Festival 2020.[5]
Maya Choudhury | |
|---|---|
| Born | 3 March |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1997-present |
| Spouse | Laishram Manikanta |
| Parent(s) | Ch. Somorjit Sharma Ch. Ongbi Sanahanbi Devi |
Maya Choudhury first appeared on screen in the celluloid film Aroiba Bidaai (1999).[6] She won the Miss Manipur 2nd runners up Title along with five subtitles in 1998.[7] Before she got married, she did three films, Aroiba Bidaai (1999), Meichak (2000) & Piranglakta Manglan Ama (lately released in 2011). After marriage, she is supported by her husband and family to continue acting. Her role as Sarla in the 2006 film Basantagee Nongallamdai garnered positive response from the audience. With her husband Manikanta as producer, she had also directed a movie titled Mang-Ngal.
Some popular films of her include Basantagee Nongallamdai, Ujaningba Saktam, Achumba Paokhum, Liklaai, Imphal Ningol, 21st Century's Kunti, Saklon Amada and Momon Meenok. In the film Meiree Natte Liklani, Choudhury played an antagonistic role. Around 2012, she took a gap from acting.
Her comeback in the industry is marked with films like Leikhamton, Imoinu, Shajik Thaba, Tomthin Shija and Hiyai.[8][9]
| Year | Film | Role | Director |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Aroiba Bidaai | Thadoi | Oken Amakcham |
| 2000 | Meichak | Lata | L. Banka Sharma |
| 2003 | Panthungeedara Nungshiba | Asha | Diya Khwairakpam |
| 2004 | Thajabagee Wangmada | Sarju | Oken Amakcham |
| 2005 | Nangtana Helli | Monika | Oken Amakcham |
| Mr. Lakhipyari | Radha | Homen D' Wai | |
| 2006 | Eigi Salini Ma'am | Salini Thapa | Vir Bhadra Yumnam |
| Basantagee Nongallamdai | Sarla | Tej Kshetri | |
| 2008 | Liklaai | Liklaai | Pilu H. |
| 2009 | Lonthoktabagee Wari | Leihao | Diya Khwairakpam |
| Utaangbi | Radha | Romi Meitei | |
| 2010 | Imphal Ningol | Leibaklei | Bijgupta Laishram |
| Piranglakta Manglan Ama | Dr. Chongnu | Khangembam Kuleswar | |
| Lambidudei | Dr. Linthoi | K. Bimal Sharma | |
| Kanadano | Lingjel's sister | I.S. Gurung | |
| Saklon Amada | Memthoi | L. Surjakanta | |
| Meiree Natte Liklani | Lanjenbi | Amar Raj | |
| Ahing Mamei | Leima | Bimol Phibou | |
| Oooh...! The Great - Thawangee Purnima | Purnima | L. Prakash | |
| 21st Century's Kunti | Rajlakshmi | Joy Soram | |
| Nungshibee Takhellei | Linthoi | Amar Raj | |
| 2011 | Mellei Leishna Thariktha | Leishna | Amar Raj |
| Momon Meenok | Thariktha | Ksh. Kishorekumar | |
| Fried Fish, Chicken Soup and a Premiere Show | Herself | Mamta Murthy | |
| 2014 | Leikhamton | Leikham | Tej Kshetri |
| 2015 | Imoinu | Leimarembi | Bijgputa Laishram |
| Shajik Thaba | Sanarembi's mother | Ojitbabu Ningthoujam | |
| 2017 | Tomthin Shija | Dr. Ayingbi Shija | Bobby Haobam |
| 2018 | Hiyai | Leima | Herojit Naoroibam |
| 2019 | Pandam Amada | Yaiphabi | O. Gautam |
| 2020 | Aronba Wari | Yaiphabi's mother | OC Meira |
| 2022 | Imoinu 2 | Leimarembi | Bijgupta Laishram |
| Laija Lembi | Sudhir Kangjam | ||
| Oneness | Anna Martin | Priyakanta Thoi Laishram |