Career
He was awarded Padma Shri award in 2004 and Padma Bhushan award in 2016 by Government of India for his work. Born in Keisamthong Thangjam Lairak, Imphal. He was awarded the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in Direction in 1985, given by the Sangeet Natak Akademi, India"s National Academy of Music, Dance & Drama.