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{{short description|Indian actress (born 1992)}}
{{Use Indian English|date=February 2016}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2023}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Bala Hijam
| image =
| alt =
| caption = ''Bala Hijam in [[Amukta Ani]] (2014)''
| birth_name = Hijam Surjabala Devi
| birth_date =
| birth_place = Sagolband Salam Leikai, [[Imphal]]
| parents = Hijam Biramangol <br/ > Hijam Suniti Devi
| spouse = Ningthoujam Dinesh Singh
| occupation = Actress
| website =
| height = 162cm
}}

'''Surja Bala Hijam''', (born 9 Jun 1991; at [[Imphal]]) better known as '''Bala Hijam''' ([[Meitei language|Meitei pronunciation]]: /ba-lā hī-jam/), is an Indian actress, who predominantly appears in [[Manipuri film]]s.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://themoviean.com/bala-hijam-interview/|title=Interview of Bala Hijam, The Reigning Queen of Manipuri Cinema - TheMoviean|publisher=The Moviean|access-date=20 March 2018|archive-date=21 March 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180321063138/https://themoviean.com/bala-hijam-interview/|url-status=usurped}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://imphalreviews.in/bridging-the-gap-the-need-to-elevate-manipuri-cinema-on-global-stages/|title=Bridging the Gap: The Need to Elevate Manipuri Cinema on Global Stage|author=Aribam Bishwajit|accessdate=10 October 2025|website=imphalreviews.in}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |author=Roy, Esha|title=From Manipur, stories of the women actors who didn't get to play Mary Kom |website=[[The Indian Express]] |date=17 August 2014 |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/entertainment-others/shes-got-the-look-3/ |accessdate=4 March 2017|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170211125149/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/entertainment-others/shes-got-the-look-3/|archivedate=11 February 2017}}</ref> She is known for her roles in [[Boong (film)|''Boong'']], ''[[Neelakasham Pachakadal Chuvanna Bhoomi]],'' ''[[Yaiskulgee Pakhang Angaoba]]'', ''Manipur Express'', ''[[Sanagi Tangbal]]'', ''[[Amukta Ani]]'' and ''[[Inamma]]''.<ref>{{Cite news |date=16 September 2024 |title='Boong' Review: A Small Coming-of-Age Tale on India's Eastern Border Disguises Larger Politics |url=https://variety.com/2024/film/reviews/boong-review-lakshmipriya-devi-tiff-1236144265/ |access-date=23 June 2025 |work=Variety}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|date=16 July 2013|title=When Kerala called Surja Bala Hijam |work=The New Indian Express|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2013/jul/16/when-kerala-called-surja-bala-hijam-497371.html|access-date=10 May 2023}}</ref>

==Career==
Bala Hijam made her debut at the age of 15 in [[Oken Amakcham]]'s ''Tellangga Mamei'', through the reference of the cinematographer of the movie [[Irom Maipak]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://northeastfeed.in/bala-hijam-beauty-manipuri-cinema-heart-gold/ |title=The Beauty of Manipuri Cinema with a Heart of Gold |website=NorthEast Feed |date=28 September 2018 |access-date=16 April 2020 |archive-date=12 October 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201012005846/https://northeastfeed.in/bala-hijam-beauty-manipuri-cinema-heart-gold/ |url-status=live}}</ref> She started shooting for her [[Hindi film]] debut ''Zindagi on the Rocks'', but was left incomplete due to some issues.<ref>{{Cite news |date=26 September 2023 |title=Soma Laishram is not at fault |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/soma-laishram-is-not-at-fault/article67344705.ece |access-date=6 October 2023}}</ref> Her notable role after her first film was in [[Romi Meitei]]'s ''Khangdreda Nongdamba'', where she played a supporting role alongside [[Kamala Saikhom]]. ''Panthungee Wangmada'', directed by Yoimayai Mongsaba and produced under the banner Fly High Films was her first film in a leading role. Among her popular films, ''[[Yaiskulgee Pakhang Angaoba]]'', ''Manipur Express'', ''Meerang Mahum'', ''[[Amukta Ani]]'', ''[[Delhi Mellei]]'', ''[[Sanagi Tangbal]]'' and ''[[Thabaton (film series)|Thabaton 2]]'' may be mentioned.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://themoviean.com/bala-hijam-interview/ |title=Interview of Bala Hijam, the reigning queen of Manipuri Cinema |website=The Moviean |access-date=16 April 2020 |archive-date=7 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190407120346/https://themoviean.com/bala-hijam-interview/ |url-status=usurped}}</ref> She played the role of a differently-abled lady in the movie ''[[Tamoyaigee Ebecha]]''.

In 2018, she appeared in an educational film ''[[Who Said Boys Can't Wear Makeup?]]''.<ref name=":7">{{Cite news |date=16 April 2023 |title=2018 Manipuri film Who Said Boys Can't Wear Makeup Is No Less Than A Revolution |work=Imphal Times |url=https://www.imphaltimes.com/pdf/2023/April/16%20April.pdf |access-date=15 August 2023}}</ref> She also featured in the short film ''[[Lembi Leima]]'' directed by Mayank Pratap Singh in 2022.<ref>{{Cite news |date=8 April 2023 |title=Manipur: After bagging 22 awards, movie to be screened in Imphal |work=North East Now |url=https://nenow.in/north-east-news/manipur/manipur-after-bagging-22-awards-movie-to-be-screened-in-imphal.html |access-date=17 April 2023}}</ref> In 2024, she played the role of Mandakini in ''[[Boong (film)|Boong]]'', an internationally acclaimed film that had its world premiere at the [[2024 Toronto International Film Festival]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=15 September 2024 |title=TIFF 2024 {{!}} Lakshmipriya Devi: 'My film Boong is the last documentation of the unity Manipur had' |url=https://www.moneycontrol.com/entertainment/movies/tiff-2024-boong-lakshmipriya-devi-interview-article-12822041.html |access-date=23 June 2025 |work=Money Control}}</ref>

==Accolades==
Bala Hijam was honoured with different titles at several film awards and festivals.
{|class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Award
! Category
! Film
! {{Tooltip|Ref.|References}}
|-
| 5th RJ Film Vision Special Award 2011
| Special Jury Award
| {{dash}}
|
|-
| 8th Manipur State Film Festival 2013
| Best Actress
| ''[[Yaiskulgee Pakhang Angaoba]]''
|
|-
| 11th Manipur State Film Awards 2018
| Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Female
| ''Chinglen Sana''
| <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/54111/enakta-leirigei-to-be-awarded-best-feature-film-in-11th-manipur-state-film-awards |title='Enakta Leirigei' to be awarded best feature film in 11th Manipur State Film Awards |website=ifp.co.in |access-date=30 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181130114744/http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/54111/enakta-leirigei-to-be-awarded-best-feature-film-in-11th-manipur-state-film-awards |archive-date=30 November 2018 |url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.manipur.org/news/2018/11/30/winners-of-film-awards-named-2/ |title=Winners of Film Awards named – Manipur News |date=30 November 2018 |access-date=30 November 2018 |archive-date=30 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181130202034/http://www.manipur.org/news/2018/11/30/winners-of-film-awards-named-2/ |url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
| 9th MANIFA 2020
| Best Actor in a Leading Role - Female
| ''[[Inamma]]''
| <ref>{{Cite news |date=13 July 2020 |title=9th MANIFA winners announced; 'Eikhoisibu Kanano' wins Best Manipuri Feature Film award |work=Imphal Free Press |url=https://www.ifp.co.in/1216/9th-manifa-winners-announced-eikhoisibu-kanano-wins-best-manipuri-feature-film-award |access-date=10 May 2023 |archive-date=16 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231016151346/https://www.ifp.co.in/1216/9th-manifa-winners-announced-eikhoisibu-kanano-wins-best-manipuri-feature-film-award |url-status=dead }}</ref>
|-
| 1st Northeast India International Film Festival 2022, Dimapur
| rowspan="5"|Best Actress
| rowspan="5"|''[[Lembi Leima]]''
| <ref>{{Cite news |date=27 March 2023 |title=Manipuri Film Lembi Leima won Best Film (Gold) at the 1st Northeast Film Festival, Mumbai 2023 |work=Bollywood Couch |url=https://www.bollywoodcouch.com/manipuri-film-lembi-leima-won-best-film-gold-at-the-1st-northeast-film-festival-mumbai-2023/ |access-date=11 September 2023}}</ref>
|-
| Sitannavasal International Film Festival 2022
| rowspan="2"|<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thesangaiexpress.com/Encyc/2023/10/23/IMPHAL-Oct-22-Short-film-Lembi-Leima-has-won-a-host-of-awards-including-the-Best-Asian-Short-Film-at-the-Th.html#/|title='Lembi Leima'|accessdate=2 October 2024|newspaper=The Sangai Express}}</ref>
|-
| Thilsri International Film Festival 2023, Chennai
|-
| Golden Fern Films Award 2023
|
|-
| 4th Empty Space International Short Film Festival 2024
| <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://nenow.in/north-east-news/manipur/manipur-film-lembi-leima-shines-at-international-short-film-festival.html|title=Manipur film "Lembi Leima" shines at International Short Film Festival |accessdate=2 October 2024|website=nenow.in |date=17 September 2024 }}</ref>
|}

== Selected filmography ==
* ''All films are in Meitei unless otherwise noted.''
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! scope="col"| Year
! scope="col"| Title
! scope="col"| Role(s)
! scope="col"| Director(s)
! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Notes
! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{Tooltip|Ref.|References}}
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| 2006 || ''Tellangga Mamei'' || Bembem || [[Oken Amakcham]] ||Child Artist, Debut film || <ref>{{Cite web|url=http://e-pao.net/epSubPageExtractor.asp?src=reviews.movies.Manipuri_cinema_Festival_and_beyond|title=Manipuri cinema: Festival and beyond|author=Angomcha Bimol Akoijam|website=e-pao.net}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="2"|2009 || ''Khangdreda Nongdamba'' || Bala || [[Romi Meitei]] || || <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://erang.e-pao.org/Behind/Photo_gallery_bts_Khangdreda.html|title=Making of "Khangdreda Nongdamba" :: Part 1|accessdate=29 September 2024|website=erang.e-pao.org}}</ref>
|-
| ''Panthungee Wangmada'' || Linthoi || Yoimayai Mongsaba || ||
|-
| rowspan="3"|2010 || ''Imagi Laman Singamdre'' || Niti || [[Romi Meitei]] || || <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.e-pao.net/epGallery.asp?id=2&src=Movies/PremierImagi201010_2|title=Premiere of 'Imagi Laman Singamdre' at Bangalore :: 17 October 2010|website=www.e-pao.net}}</ref>
|-
| ''[[Kadarmapee]]'' || Nungthil Chaibi || L. Prakash || || <ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/noted-manipuri-film-actor-saikhom-kamala-is-all-set-to-hold-a-special-show-of-her-second-production-christened-kadar-mapi-at-bangalore-on-november-8-and-at-imphal-on-november-4-i-have-chosen-november-8-to-coincide-with-ningol-chakouba-one-of-the-biggest-festivals-for-manipuri-women-kamala-25-who-has-so-far-acted-more-than-120-manipuri-feature-films-in-digital-format-said-on-sunday-/articleshow/6804070.cms|title=Kamala is all set to hold a special show of her second production christened Kadar Mapi at Bangalore on November 8 and at Imphal on November 4|accessdate=21 October 2021|newspaper=Times of India|date=24 October 2010 }}</ref>
|-
| ''21st Century's Kunti'' || Kethabi || Joy Soram || || <ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/science/fish-fry-for-the-manipuri-soul/articleshow/12399081.cms|title=Fish fry for the Manipuri soul|newspaper=Times of India|date=25 March 2012 }}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="5"|2011 || ''Hanggam Maru Pokkhaibi'' || Mitlaobi || L. Surjakanta || || <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://e-pao.net/GP.asp?src=64..130622.jun22|title=Script writer Herojit Naoroibam no more|via=The Sangai Express|website=e-pao.net}}</ref>
|-
| ''Loibataare Ta Raju'' || Molly || Pilu H. || ||
|-
| ''Nongmadi Soidana'' || Leina || Ishomani || ||
|-
| ''[[Luhongbagi Ahing]]'' || Purnima || Bijgupta Laishram || || <ref>{{cite web|url=http://e-pao.net/GP.asp?src=24..040611.jun11|title=Film 'Luhongbagi Ahing' released : 04th jun11 ~ E-Pao! Headlines|website=e-pao.net}}</ref>
|-
| ''[[Yaiskulgee Pakhang Angaoba]]'' || Majaru || [[Homen D' Wai]] || Won Best Actress || <ref>{{Cite web|url=http://e-pao.org/erang/Reviews/Yaiskulgee_Pakhang_Angouba_You_will_love_it.php|title=Yaiskulgee Pakhang Angaoba - You will love it|author=Ramesh Laishram|access-date=17 December 2021|website=e-pao.org}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="7"|2012 || ''Taru Tarubi Maktabee'' || Maktabee || Tej Kshetri || ||
|-
| ''Thouri'' || Mallu || Khoibam Homeshwori || ||
|-
| ''Nongdambada Tanoubi'' || Sanathoi || Rajen Leishangthem || ||
|-
| ''Mami'' || Lily || Jeetendra Ningomba || || <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://kanglaonline.in/2012/08/the-bad-image-manipuri-feature-film-mami-review/|title=The Bad Image – Manipuri Feature Film – Mami – Review|website=kanglaonline.in|date=17 August 2012 }}</ref>
|-
| ''Lamjasara'' || Fajarei || L. Prakash || ||<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://e-pao.net/GP.asp?src=22..110213.feb13|title=2012: A Good year for Manipur film industries|website=e-pao.net}}</ref>
|-
| ''Manipur Express'' || Tampha || [[Oinam Gautam Singh|O. Gautam]] || ||
|-
| ''Lamkhai'' || Thadoi || Ningthoukhongjam Medhajeet || ||
|-
| rowspan="5"|2013 || ''[[Neelakasham Pachakadal Chuvanna Bhoomi]]'' || Assi || [[Sameer Thahir]] || Malayalam Debut ||<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2013/jul/16/when-kerala-called-surja-bala-hijam-497371.html |title=When Kerala called Surja Bala Hijam |website=The New Indian Express |date=16 July 2013 |access-date=15 April 2020 |archive-date=20 December 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191220041009/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2013/jul/16/When-Kerala-called-Surja-Bala-Hijam-497371.html |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=Five reasons why we love Dulquer Salmaan |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/photo-features/five-reasons-why-we-love-dulquer-salmaan/photostory/48935745.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2023-08-11 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>
|-
| ''Mounao Thoibi'' || Thoibi || rowspan="2"| [[Romi Meitei]] || || <ref>{{Cite web|url=http://e-pao.org/erang/Reviews/Mouna_Khatladi_Si_Ngaaktani_Observing_Manipuri_Digital_Films_By_Konsam_Panthoi.php|title=Mouna Khatladi Si Ngaaktani: Observing Manipuri Digital Films|author=Konsam Panthoi|website=e-pao.org}}</ref>
|-
| ''Thajagee Maihing'' || Thaja || || <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://e-pao.org/erang/Reviews/Screening_of_Thajagi_Maiihing_in_Bangalore.php|title=Screening of Thajagi Maihing in Bangalore|author=Pukhrambam Linthoingambi / Dr. Moirangthem Jiban|website=e-pao.org}}</ref>
|-
| ''[[Chow Chow Momo na haobara Shingju Bora na oinambara]]'' || Nungshitombi || RK Jiten || || <ref>{{Cite web|url=http://e-pao.net/epGallery.asp?id=9&src=Rock_Concert_Gallery/WildFlower20131015|title=Wild Flower performing at promotional show of 'Chow-Chow Momo na haobra, Singju Bora na oinambra" at Jalandhar, Punjab :: 13 October 2013|work=E-PAO}}</ref>
|-
| ''[[Tamoyaigee Ebecha]]'' || Ebecha || Pilu H. || || <ref>{{Cite web |title="Bala's new film "Tamoyaigee Ibecha" banned by Film Forum Manipur and MEELAL {{!}} Manipur Forum, Community, Discussions, News" |work=Manipur Forum, Community, Discussions, News |url=http://manipurtalks.com/index.php?threads/balas-new-film-tamoyaigee-ibecha-banned-by-film-forum-manipur-and-meelal.5680/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160129095812/http://manipurtalks.com/index.php?threads/balas-new-film-tamoyaigee-ibecha-banned-by-film-forum-manipur-and-meelal.5680/ |archive-date=29 January 2016 |access-date=17 January 2022}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="8"|2014 || ''Sathiba Danger'' || Sakhenbi || Ajit Ningthouja || || <ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.kumhei.com/kumhei/112-movies/268-sathiba-danger|title=SATHIBA DANGER PREMIERE SHOW|website=www.kumhei.com}}</ref>
|-
| ''[[Sanagi Tangbal]]'' || Lingjelthoibi || Bijgupta Laishram || || <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kumhei.com/kumhei/movies/278-sanagi-tangbal |title=Sanagi Tangbal Premiere Show |website=www.kumhei.com}}</ref>
|-
| ''Meerang Mahum'' || Nganthoi || Ajit Ningthouja || || <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://e-pao.org/erang/Behind/2014/Gallery_Meerang_Mahum_2014_2.html|title='Meerang Mahum' - Scenes / Behind the scenes #2 |website=e-pao.org}}</ref>
|-
| ''[[23rd Century: Ngasigee Matungda]]'' || Thambal || Dinesh Tongbram || || <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kumhei.com/kumhei/movies/371-23rd-century|title=23rd CENTURY Ngasigee Matungda - Kumhei}}</ref>
|-
| ''Hoo Chaage'' || Leishilembi || Denny Likmabam || ||
|-
| ''[[Amukta Ani (2014)|Amukta Ani]]'' || Thoibi || [[Romi Meitei]] || || <ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.e-pao.net/epSubPageExtractor.asp?src=announcements.Ann_2014.2nd_Red-carpet_event_and_premier_of_Amukta_Ani_at_BOAT_20140906|title=2nd Red carpet event and premiere of Amukta Ani at BOAT - Date: 11th October 2014|website=e-pao.net}}</ref>
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| ''Thabaton 2'' || Nungsithoi || Bijgupta Laishram || || <ref>{{Cite web|title=Dy CM raises NE Film City in State banner : 06th oct14 ~ E-Pao! Headlines |url=http://e-pao.net/GP.asp?src=3..061014.oct14|website=e-pao.net}}</ref>
|-
| ''[[Delhi Mellei]]'' || Mellei || Ajit Ningthouja || || <ref>{{Cite web |last=KanglaOnline |date=2015-10-27 |title=Movie Review: Moral Lessons from Mellei's Life – KanglaOnline |url=http://kanglaonline.com/2015/10/moral-lessons-from-melleis-life/ |access-date=2023-08-11 |language=en-US |archive-date=11 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230811203609/http://kanglaonline.com/2015/10/moral-lessons-from-melleis-life/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>
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| rowspan="7"|2015 || ''Toro'' || Thoibi || Kirmil Soraisam || || <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://e-pao.net/epSubPageExtractor.asp?src=announcements.Ann_2015.Toro_Film_Release_at_BOAT_20150311|title=Toro : Film Release at Bhagyachandra Open Air Theatre (BOAT) Date : 9th April, 2015 |website=e-pao.net}}</ref>
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| ''Da Lem'' || Sorinchon || Hemanta Khuman || || <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://e-pao.net/epSubPageExtractor.asp?src=announcements.Ann_2015.Da_Lem_Film_released_at_MFDC_20150209|title=Da Lem : Film released at MFDC Date : 14th February, 2015 |website=e-pao.net}}</ref>
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| ''[[Nungshit Mapi]]'' || Thambal || Ajit Ningthouja || || <ref>{{Cite web|date=2015-10-13 |title=NUNGSHIT MAPI |url=http://www.kumhei.com/kumhei/movies/544-nungshit-mapi |access-date=2023-08-11 |website=www.kumhei.com}}</ref>
|-
| ''[[Cheikhei]]'' || Sanatombi || Premkumar Paonam || || <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kumhei.com/kumhei/movies/589-cheikhei|title=Cheikhei - Kumhei}}</ref>
|-
| ''Angangba Mayek (Pizza 2)'' || Thanil || Dinesh Tongbram || ||
|-
| ''[[Eikhoi Pabunggi]]'' || Engellei || Hemanta Khuman || || <ref>{{Cite web|url=http://e-pao.org/erang/Behind/2015/Gallery_Eikhoi_Pabunggi_2015_1.html|title=Eikhoi Pabunggi :: Behind the Scenes - Part 1|website=e-pao.org}}</ref>
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| ''[[Kum Kang Kum Kabi Chang]]'' || Tharo || Bishwamittra || || <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.thesangaiexpress.com/film-released/ |title=Film released |publisher=The Sangai Express |date=2015-12-11 |accessdate=2016-01-14 |archive-date=28 January 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160128222844/http://www.thesangaiexpress.com/film-released/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>
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| rowspan="4"|2016 || ''[[Moreh Maru]]'' || Bala || [[Oinam Gautam Singh|O. Gautam]] || ||<ref>{{Cite web |title="MOREH MARU at BOAT on 27th October 2016" |work=MachuOnline |date=12 October 2016 |url=http://machuonline.com/moreh-maru-at-boat-on-27th-october-2016/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161107052559/http://machuonline.com/moreh-maru-at-boat-on-27th-october-2016/ |archive-date=7 November 2016 |access-date=4 March 2017}}</ref>
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| ''Tharo Thambal'' || Tharo || Bijgupta Laishram || ||
|-
| ''Khongfam'' || Tampha || Sudhir Kangjam || ||
|-
| ''Sor'' || Usha || Ajit Ningthouja || || <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://manipurtimes.com/sor-manipur-digital-film-releasing-at-this-ningol-chakouba/|title="Sor" Manipur Digital Film – Releasing at this Ningol Chakouba|website=manipurtimes.com|date=18 October 2016 }}</ref>
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| rowspan="6"|2017 || ''[[Iche Tampha]]'' || Thadoi || Bijgupta Laishram || || <ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.thesangaiexpress.com/film-released-3/ |title=Film released |newspaper=The Sangai Express |date=2017-03-06 }}{{Dead link|date=July 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
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| ''Mitlu'' || Thaarlin || Gyaneshwor Konj || ||<ref>{{Citation | title=Mitlu |date=2017-10-16 |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7867200/ |type=Drama |access-date=2023-08-11 |others=Gokul, Hemabati, Kheda |publisher=Focus Films Manipur}}</ref>
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| ''Mani Mamou'' || Ningthibee || Ajit Ningthouja || || <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://e-pao.org/erang/Interview/Heart_to_heart_talk_with_Ajit_Ningthouja_By_Bidyarani_Thingujam.php|title=Heart-to-heart talk with Ajit Ningthouja : The multi-faceted personality of Manipuri Film industry |author=Bidyarani Thingujam|website=e-pao.org}}</ref>
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| ''[[Mr. Khadang]]'' || Thadoi || Chou En Lai || ||<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.thepeopleschronicle.in/Archive/chronicle/2017/July/29-07-2017/Page_2.pdf |title=Mr Khadang: Love story of a cow lover |website=The People's Chronicle |date=29 July 2017 |access-date=15 April 2020 |archive-date=30 March 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190330044454/http://www.thepeopleschronicle.in/Archive/chronicle/2017/July/29-07-2017/Page_2.pdf |url-status=live}}</ref>
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| ''Chinglen Sana'' || Langlen || Bijgupta Laishram || Best Actor - Supporting Role || <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://nenow.in/entertainment/manipur-state-film-awards-distributed.html#google_vignette|title=Manipur State Film awards distributed |website=nenow.in|date=16 December 2017 }}</ref>
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| ''Kaongamdraba Facebook'' || Tampha || AK. Gyaneshori || ||
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| rowspan="8" |2018 || ''Sanagi Nga'' || Thaja || [[Romi Meitei]] || || <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://northeastlivetv.com/national/cannes-film-festival-2023-here-is-the-list-of-ne-film-personalities-attending-the-coveted-event/|title=Cannes Film Festival 2023: Here is the list of NE film personalities attending the coveted event|accessdate=2 October 2024|website=northeastlivetv.com|date=17 May 2023 }}</ref>
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|''[[Who Said Boys Can't Wear Makeup?]]''
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|[[Priyakanta Laishram]]
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| <ref>{{Cite news|date=3 October 2023|title=Manipuri-English film promoting gender-neutral fashion to be screened in Mumbai |work=East Mojo |url=https://www.eastmojo.com/entertainment/2023/10/03/manipuri-english-film-promoting-gender-neutral-fashion-to-be-screened-in-mumbai/|access-date=7 October 2023}}</ref>
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| ''Ebungee Echal'' || Leibaklei || Hemanta Khuman || ||
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| ''Nungshibana Loire'' || Sana || Sadananda Salam || ||
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| ''Chanu IPS'' || Laija || Sanaton Nongthomba || || <ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.thepeopleschronicle.in/daily/english/3305|title=Blessing ceremony for Manipuri film held|newspaper=The People's Chronicle}}</ref>
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| ''Yotpi'' || Yoihenbi || [[Romi Meitei]] || || <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://e-pao.net/epSubPageExtractor.asp?src=leisure.Rock_Concert.Jack_RK_Hip_Hop_from_Manipur_A_Profile_By_Daniel_Chabungbam|title=Jack RK : Hip Hop from Manipur :: A Profile |author=Daniel Chabungbam|website=e-pao.net}}</ref>
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| ''Pari Imom'' || Sanatombi || Bijgupta Laishram || || <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://e-pao.org/erang/Behind/2018/Gallery_PariImom_2018_1.html|title=Scenes from 'Pari Imom' - #1 |website=e-pao.org}}</ref>
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| ''Hidak Tombi'' || Tombi || Chou En Lai || ||
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| rowspan="10"|2019 || ''Kao Phaaba'' || Matouleibi || Ishomani || ||
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| ''[[Ichadi Manini]]'' || Yaiphabi || Geet Yumnam || || <ref>{{Cite web|title=9th MANIFA winners announced; 'Eikhoisibu Kanano' wins Best Manipuri Feature Film award|url=https://www.ifp.co.in/1216/9th-manifa-winners-announced-eikhoisibu-kanano-wins-best-manipuri-feature-film-award|access-date=2023-08-11|website=Imphal Free Press|archive-date=16 October 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231016151346/https://www.ifp.co.in/1216/9th-manifa-winners-announced-eikhoisibu-kanano-wins-best-manipuri-feature-film-award|url-status=dead}}</ref>
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| ''[[Inamma]]'' || Memtombi || Homeshwori || Won Best Actress at 9th MANIFA 2020 || <ref>{{Cite news|title=9th MANIFA winners announced; 'Eikhoisibu Kanano' wins Best Manipuri Feature Film award|url=https://www.ifp.co.in/movies/9th-manifa-winners-announced-eikhoisibu-kanano-wins-best-manipuri-feature-film-award|access-date=2023-08-11|newspaper=[[Imphal Free Press]]|archive-date=11 August 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230811193652/https://www.ifp.co.in/movies/9th-manifa-winners-announced-eikhoisibu-kanano-wins-best-manipuri-feature-film-award|url-status=dead}}</ref>
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| ''Namase Chaphu Huranbini'' || Memsana || Herojit Naoroibam || || <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cbfcindia.gov.in/main/hindi/pages/RTI.pdf|title=Language wise List of the feature films Indian/Foreign - CBFC|access-date=3 July 2021|website=www.cbfcindia.gov.in}}</ref>
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| ''Wakchingi Len'' || Yaiphabi || Bijgupta Laishram || || <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cbfcindia.gov.in/main/hindi/pages/RTI.pdf|title=Language wise List of the feature films Indian/Foreign - CBFC|access-date=3 July 2021|website=www.cbfcindia.gov.in}}</ref>
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| ''Mutlamdai Thaomei'' || Thaballei || Sudhir Kangjam || ||
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| ''Thabaton 3'' || Nungsithoi || Bijgupta Laishram || || <ref>{{Cite news|title=Court restrains 'Yaipha Thouni Thouram' of Thabaton 4, 5 |url=https://www.ifp.co.in/6344/court-restrains-yaipha-thouni-thouram-of-thabaton-4-5 |access-date=2023-02-26 |newspaper=[[Imphal Free Press]]}}</ref>
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| ''[[Chanu IPS 2]]'' || Laija || Sanaton Nongthomba || || <ref>{{Cite web|title=Manipur Film Journalists body to introduce annual Manipuri Feature Film Award|url=https://nenow.in/entertainment/manipur-film-journalists-body-to-introduce-annual-manipuri-feature-film-award.html|publisher=Northeast Now|date=9 September 2020}}</ref>
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| ''[[Mamal Naidraba Thamoi]]'' || Nurei || Gyanand || || <ref>{{Cite news|title=Nominees out for 9th MANIFA 2020|url=https://www.thesangaiexpress.com/Encyc/2020/2/16/IMPHAL-Feb-16-List-of-the-nominees-for-the-9th-Manipur-Film-Awards-MANIFA-2020-is-out-Including-two-tribal-dialect-films-a-total-of-19-films-will-be-competing-for-the-MANIFA-2020-awards-.html|newspaper=The Sangai Express}}</ref>
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| ''Eerei'' || Eethak || Krishnakumar Gurumayum || || <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://e-pao.net/GP.asp?src=16..100920.sep20|title=Manipur Film Journalists and Critics Award to be given annually|accessdate=2 October 2024|website=e-pao.net}}</ref>
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| rowspan="2"|2020 || ''[[Aronba Wari]]'' || Mainoubi || OC Meira || || <ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thesangaiexpress.com/Encyc/2020/3/19/IMPHAL-Mar-19The-premier-of-Aronba-Wari-a-Manipuri-feature-film-produced-by-Seuti-Films-Production-slated-to-be-held-on-March-21-at-MSFDS-has-been-postponed-following-the-prohibition-by-authori.amp.html|title=Events cancelled|newspaper=The Sangai Express}}</ref>
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| ''15 August: A Love Story'' || || Krishnand Ningombam || ||
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| rowspan="4"|2022 || ''Shamjabee'' || Nungsitombi || Premkumar Paonam || ||
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| ''Ningol'' || Tarubi || L. Surjakanta || || <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://in.bookmyshow.com/movies/ningol/ET00352316|title=Ningol (2023) - Movie - Book My Show|accessdate=2 October 2024|website=in.bookmyshow.com}}</ref>
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| ''Wangma Wangmada'' || Actress || Kirmil Soraisam || || <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://e-pao.net/epSubPageExtractor.asp?src=news_section.Press_Release.Press_Release_2022.Wangma_Wangmada_Feature_Film_Media_Show_20221221|title="Wangma Wangmada" : Feature Film helds Media Show - Nambol, 17th December 2022|website=e-pao.net}}</ref>
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| ''[[Lembi Leima]]'' || Surjabala || Mayank Pratap Singh || ||<ref>{{Cite news|date=2022-11-26|title=Working in a Manipuri film was a first for me: Bijou Thaangjam |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/working-in-a-manipuri-film-was-a-first-for-me-bijou-thaangjam/articleshow/95786108.cms |access-date=2023-08-11}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Journal|first=North East Film|date=2023-04-26|title=Lembi Leima (2023): A tale of a brave and honest woman|work=North East Film Journal |url=https://northeastfilmjournal.com/lembi-leima-2023-a-tale-of-a-brave-and-honest-woman|access-date=2023-08-11}}</ref>
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| rowspan="2"|2024 || ''[[Boong (film)|Boong]]'' || Mandakini || Lakshmipriya Devi || ||<ref>{{Cite web |title=Indian director Lakshmipriya Devi's 'Boong' premieres at TIFF|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/indian-director-lakshmipriya-devi-s-boong-premieres-at-tiff-101726047218751-amp.html|access-date=2024-09-16|author=Anirudh Bhattacharyya|newspaper=Hindustan Times |date=11 September 2024 }}</ref>
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| ''Laangoi'' || Henthoi || Manoranjan Longjam || ||
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| 2025 || ''Nung Onkhraba Thamoi'' || Thoibi || Surjit Khuman || ||
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| rowspan="3"|Upcoming ||''Ahingsina Loidringei'' || Thoibi || [[Oinam Gautam Singh|O. Gautam]] || ||
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| ''Leishembi'' || Leishembi || Rakesh Moirangthem || ||
|-
| ''Ketukigi Leinam'' || Memthoibi/Memi || Gyanand Ksh. || ||
|}

==References==
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==External links==
* {{IMDb name|nm5869061}}
* [https://klmdb.com/name/0000322 Bala Hijam] at [https://klmdb.com/ KLMDb]
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Bala Hijam - Revision history

Giispune at 20:56, 5 February 2026