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{{Infobox person
| image = File:Bonny Sharma.jpg
| caption = Gurumayum Bonny Sharma
| birth_name =
| occupation = Actor, Singer
| years active =
| birth_date = 27 May
| birth_place = [[Imphal]], [[Manipur]]
| nationality = Indian
| relatives =
| parents = Gurumayum Robindro Sharma<br/>Gurumayum Ongbi Surjamukhi Devi
| spouse = Motibala
}}

'''Gurumayum Bonny Sharma''' is an Indian actor and singer who predominantly appears in [[Manipuri films]]. He is famous for movies 'Yaiskul Pakhang Angaoba', 'Beragee Bomb', 'Mr Khadang'. <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/cinematters-ep-4-phijigee-mani-sheds-light-on-the-insidious-ways-in-which-patriarchy-governs-life-in-manipur-9551161.html/amp|title=Phijigee Mani sheds light on the insidious ways in which patriarchy governs life in Manipur|website=www.firstpost.com}}</ref> He is a resident of Keishamthong Maning Longjam Leikai, [[Imphal]], [[Manipur]].<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=http://e-pao.org/erang/Actor/Gurumayum_Bonny.php|title=Gurumayum Bonny - E-rang :: E-pao Movie Channel|website=e-pao.org}}</ref> He has also worked in the ''[[Shumang Kumhei]]s'' including ''Kunti'' series, ''Nongallamdaisida'', ''Opium War'', and ''Pizza''.

==Career==
''Bonny'' had tried many jobs before coming into the world of performing arts.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nenow.in/north-east-news/manipur/golden-jubilee-of-manipuri-cinema-renowned-actors-share-experiences-challenges.html|title=Golden Jubilee of Manipuri Cinema: Renowned actors share experiences and challenges|website=www.nenow.in}}</ref> In 1994-95, he joined Bashikhong Dramatic Union. Later, he was a theatre artist for around ten years in Panthoibi Natya Mandir.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.kanglaonline.com/2016/03/my-ouster-from-national-school-of-drama-has-been-a-blessing-in-disguise-heisnam-kanhailal/|title=My ouster from National School of Drama has been a blessing in disguise - Heisnam Kanhailal|website=www.kanglaonline.com}}</ref> Before coming into films, he had already acted in ''[[Shumang Kumhei]]''s. ''Aruba Eechel'', ''Amamba Lambee'', ''Kunti 6 (Mihatpung)'', ''Nongallamdaishida'', ''Yeningthana Ngairi'', ''Opium War'' and ''Pizza'' are his famous ''Shumang Leelas''.<ref name="auto"/> Both his parents were also theatre artist in the [[Manipur Dramatic Union]] (MDU).

His first film is ''Lanmei Thanbi'' where he played a villain role, alongside [[Kaiku Rajkumar]] and [[Abenao Elangbam]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://e-pao.net/epSubPageExtractor.asp?src=news_section.Press_Release.Press_Release_2021.Seventh_day_golden_jubilee_of_Manipuri_cinema_20210418|title= Seventh day golden jubilee of Manipuri cinema 2021|website=e-pao.net}}</ref> He is best known for his role as Yo Sanatombi in the film ''[[Yaiskulgee Pakhang Angaoba]]''. Other famous films of Bonny are ''Nungshibase Phagi Natte'', ''[[VDF Thasana]]'',<ref>{{cite web|url=http://manipurupdate.com/bonny-becomes-vdf/|title=Bonny becomes VDF|website=manipurupdate.com}}</ref> ''[[Beragee Bomb]]'', ''[[Chow Chow Momo na haobara Shingju Bora na oinambara]]'', ''Yaiphare Yaiphare'', ''Amamba Sayon'', ''Western Sankirtan'', ''[[Delhi Mellei]]'' and ''[[Mr. Khadang]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.imdb.com/name/nm5413743/|title=Bonny Gurumayum|website=IMDb}}</ref>

In the movie ''Ningtha'', he played a differently abled guy. He played double roles in the film ''[[Chow Chow Momo na haobara Shingju Bora na oinambara]]''. In ''Producer Director'', he was given the role of a film maker named Tomthin Cameroon. He portrayed the role of a mentally different guy in ''[[Tamoyaigee Ebecha]]''.

''[[VDF Thasana]]'' is a movie of his own home production.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://manipurtimes.com/ragging-real-life-to-ritzy-reel-life-bonny-just-did-it/|title=Ragging real life to ritzy reel life: Bonny just did it|website=manipurtimes.com}}</ref> He is well known for his unique acting skills and humour in Manipuri films.

==Accolades==
''Gurumayum Bonny'' won the Best Actor Award at 8th Manipur State Film Festival, 2013 for the film ''[[Yaiskulgee Pakhang Angaoba]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/218175234939444/photos/pb.218175234939444.-2207520000.1451468558./559535787470052/?type=3&theater|title=Kangla Films,Manipur's Photos - Kangla Films,Manipur - Facebook|publisher=}}</ref> He played the role of Yo Sanatombi in the film. Bonny was awarded the Best Actor in a Leading Role - Male for his role in the film ''Western Sankirtan'' at the 2nd SSS MANIFA 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://manipurtimes.com/second-sahitya-seva-samiti-manipuri-film-awards-2013-award-winners/|title=Second Sahitya Seva Samiti Manipuri Film Awards 2013: Award Winners|website=manipurtimes.com}}</ref>

In the 9th Manipur State Film Awards 2014, he bagged the Best Male Playback Singer award for the song ''Ha Ha Tomal''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thepeopleschronicle.in/daily/english/793|title=9th & 10th Manipur Film Awards presented|newspaper=The People's Chronicle}}</ref> In the same year, for the film ''[[Beragee Bomb]]'', he bagged the Best Actor in a Negative Role award at the 3rd SSS MANIFA 2014. He also won the award for Best Actor in a Negative Role for the film ''Khongfam'' at the 6th SSS MANIFA 2017. As of 2019, he won the Best Actor in a Lead Role - Male for his role in the film ''Eina Fagi Touraga'' at the 8th SSS MANIFA 2019.

In the 14th Manipur State Film Awards 2022, he won the Best Supporting Actor (Male) for the film ''Nongallamdaishida''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://e-pao.net/epSubPageExtractor.asp?src=reviews.movies.14th_Manipur_State_Film_Award_2022_Winners_announced|title=14th Manipur State Film Award, 2022 Winners announced|access-date=7 April 2022|website=e-pao.net}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://hynews.in/article/entertainment/14th-manipur-state-film-award-romi-meitei-rsquo-s-lsquo-eikhoigi-yum-rsquo-wins-best-feature-film-bishesh-huirem-wins-best-actor-transgender/1959|title=14th Manipur State Film Award: Romi Meitei’s ‘Eikhoigi Yum’ Wins Best Feature Film, Bishesh Huirem Wins Best Actor (Transgender)|access-date=7 April 2022|website=hynews.in}}</ref>

==Selected filmography==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Year
! Film
! Role
! Director
! Notes
|-
|2008
|''Lanmei Thanbi''
|Thomba
|Chou-En-Lai & O. Mangi
|Debut Film
|-
|2009
|''Panthungee Wangmada''
|Yoiheiba
|Yoimayai Mongsaba
|
|-
| rowspan="5"|2011
|''[[Phijigee Mani]]''
|Sanajaoba
|[[Oinam Gautam Singh|O. Gautam]]
|
|-
|''Khujingee Mami''
|Yaima
|[[Romi Meitei]]
|
|-
|''Mongpham''
|Achouba
|Lai Jiten
|
|-
|''Punshi Chuppa Nangshe Eigini''
|Chingkhei's friend
|Premanda
|
|-
|''[[Yaiskulgee Pakhang Angaoba]]''
|Sanatombi
|[[Homen D' Wai]]
|Best Actor - Leading Role
|-
| rowspan="4"|2012
|''Yaiphare Yaiphare''
|Khambi
|Bimol Phibou
|
|-
|''Africa Leishabi''
|Imoba
|Pilu H.
|
|-
|''Lamjasara''
|Poirei
|L. Prakash
|
|-
|''Western Sankirtan''
|Rockychand
|L. Prakash
|Best Actor - Leading Role
|-
| rowspan="7"|2013
|''Lal Leipakta Laiphao''
|Phairenjao
|L. Prakash
|
|-
|''Director Producer''
|Tomthin Cameroon
|L. Prakash
|
|-
|''[[Chow Chow Momo na haobara Shingju Bora na oinambara]]''
|Mani
|RK Jiten
|
|-
|''[[Beragee Bomb]]''
|Manibabu
|[[Oinam Gautam Singh|O. Gautam]]
|
|-
|''Mounao Thoibi''
|Pheijao
|[[Romi Meitei]]
|
|-
|''[[Tamoyaigee Ebecha]]''
|Tamoyai
|Pilu H.
|
|-
|''Amamba Sayon''
|Punshiba Nepram
|Johnson Mayanglambam
|
|-
| rowspan="4"|2014
|''[[VDF Thasana]]''
|Thasana
|[[Homen D' Wai]]
|Best Male Playback Singer
|-
|''[[Delhi Mellei]]''
|Tomthin
|Ajit Ningthouja
|
|-
|''Hawker''
|Ngouba
|Suvas E.
|
|-
|''[[23rd Century:Ngasigee Matungda]]''
|
|Dinesh Tongbram
|
|-
| rowspan="6"|2015
|''Kombeerei''
|Keiraba
|Bijgupta Laishram
|
|-
|''Waarookok''
|Ikhomba
|Santa Potsangbam
|
|-
|''[[Cheikhei]]''
|Khamba
|Premkumar Paonam
|
|-
|''Ikaibana Sire''
|Lammei
|L. Prakash
|
|-
|''[[Kum Kang Kum Kabi Chang]]''
|Shougrakpam Khoimu
|Bishwamittra
|
|-
|''[[Nungshi Feijei]]''
|Meiraba
|Chou En Lai
|
|-
| rowspan="5"|2016
|''Angangba Mayek (Pizza 2)''
|Ngamba
|Dinesh Tongbram
|
|-
|''Nungshi Feijei 2''
|Meiraba
|Chou En Lai
|
|-
|''Thanil (Pizza 3)''
|Ngamba
|Dinesh Tongbram
|
|-
|''[[Moreh Maru]]''
|Manibabu
|[[Oinam Gautam Singh|O. Gautam]]
|
|-
|''Khongfam''
|Ningthem
|Sudhir Kangjam
|Best Actor - Negative Role
|-
| rowspan="7"|2017
|''Ningthem Nite''
|Ningthem
|Ksh. Kishorekumar
|
|-
|''Eigee Tolangou''
|Tolangou
|Kepidas
|
|-
|''Itao Ibungo Nungsibee''
|Ashibagee Lai
|Eepu
|
|-
|''Nupi''
|
|Bobby Haobam
|
|-
|''Speedbreaker''
|Punshiba
|Bobby Haobam
|
|-
|''[[Mr. Khadang]]''
|Maibam Mani Meitei
|Chou En Lai
|
|-
|''Ningtha''
|Thoiba
|[[Homen D' Wai]]
|
|-
| rowspan="4"|2018
|''Faibok''
|Thanil
|Bimol Phibou
|
|-
|''Eina Fagi Touraga''
|Tondang
|Ajit Ningthouja
|Best Actor - Lead Role
|-
|''[[Aliyah (2018 film)|Aliyah]]''
|Leishabi
|Yoimayai Mongsaba
|
|-
|''Awunpot''
|Langlen's husband
|Santikumar Thounaojam
|
|-
| rowspan="6"|2019
|''Ningthiba Nonglik''
|Malang/Achouba
|M. Nirmala Chanu
|
|-
|''MOU''
|Achouba
|Chou-En-Lai
|
|-
|''[[Inamma]]''
|Ngahakchao
|Homeshwori
|
|-
|''Ibung-gee Ibemma''
|Ibochouba
|Sanaton Nongthomba
|
|-
|''Tangna Phangjaba Lan''
|Nonggren
|Fifi Mangang
|
|-
|''Bigo Live Amada''
|Punshiba
|Bimol Phibou
|
|-
| rowspan="2"|2020
|''15 August: A Love Story''
|
|Krishnand Ningombam
|
|-
|''[[Bangladeshki Sana Tampha]]''
|
|OC Meira
|
|-
| rowspan="2"|2021
|''[[Ima Machet Icha Tangkhai]]''
|Thabatombi's father
|Homeshwori
|
|-
|''Nungshi Keithel''
|Amei Keishing
|Mangal Chabungbam
|
|-
|rowspan="2"|2022
|''Nongallamdaishida''
|Angamba
|[[Oinam Gautam Singh|O. Gautam]]
|Best Supporting Actor (Male)
|-
|''Langlen''
|
|Angomcha Soibam
|
|}

== References ==
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==External links==
* {{IMDb name|8299787}}

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