Oinam Thoiba

Oinam Thoiba (15 September 1954 – 4 November 2025) was an Indian Shumang Leela (courtyard play) actor and director from Manipur. He was best known for his roles in Khamnu 82 and Enamma. He was also nicknamed as "Ibai Thoiba" and "Point Kouta".

Early life Oinam Thoiba was born on 15 September 1954 in Naharup Awang Leikai, Imphal East, Manipur.

Notable works Thoiba acted in more than 100 Shumang Leela plays and directed many others in different groups. Some of his popular plays include:

Puya Meithaba Jagoi Sabi Laman Churanthaba Manglangi Manja Khamnu 82 Nungshibagi Mammal Chahi Taret Khuntakpa Miss Sangbanabi Abir Khan Nungshi Mapao Tadrabasu Mou Apaibi Enamma Maogi Ebai

Associations Thoiba was part of several Shumang Leela groups, including:

Imphal Jatra cum Drama Association Time Star Artists Union Naharol Khongthang Artist Association (Chakthekpi Party) The North Imphal Jatra Mandal Peace Maker Artistes’ Association

Awards and recognition Oinam Thoiba received several awards during his career:

Best Actor Award for Leikang Thaba Thabaton (Imphal Jatra cum Drama Association) at the 1984 Shumang Leela Festival organized by Manipur State Kala Akademi. Best Supporting Actor Award for Manglangi Manja (Imphal Jatra cum Drama Association) at the 1990 Shumang Leela Festival. Best Director Award for Arangba Thawanmichak (Peace Maker Artistes’ Association) at the Shumang Leela Festival 2016–2017 of Manipur State Kala Akademi. Second Best Director Award for Keidoungei Chatkani (The North Imphal Jatra Mandal) at the Shumang Leela Festival 2006–2007.

Filmography Thoiba also acted in Manipuri films, including Ema Ei Leihourage, Chekla Paikhrabada, and Loktak Patki Nungshibi.