Pushparani Huidrom

Huidrom Pushparani Devi, is an Indian singer and music instructor. She is noted for her songs in Meitei language in Manipur and other Northeast Indian states. Native to Imphal, Manipur, known for her significant contributions to Manipuri music, she presented over a thousand songs in two decades. Aliyah, Angaoba, Chingda Satpi Engellei, Ima Machet Icha Tangkhai, Inamma, Kanana Helli, Leiyisigi Wangmada, Nangna Helli Nungshiba, Nungshi Khudol, Phisakol, Wakching Thagi Sanarei, Wakching Thana Lakpada, among many others.

She is one of the vocalists of the song Lonna Chikna, which she performed alongside Ranbir Thouna. The song was composed under the music direction of Oken Amakcham.

Pushparani was one of the singers featured in Romi Meitei gi THOIBI, an event presented by Mayum Network on 14 May 2009 at BOAT.

She is featured as one of the vocalists on the audio CD School Karusi, which includes five songs. The CD, produced by LEGEND STUDIO, also includes contributions from Ranbir Thouna, Mandakini, and Suren.

Nangna Khangbidraba Nungsiba is a song performed by Pushparani for the 2015 Manipuri film TORO. The track is part of the film's soundtrack, contributing to its musical composition.

The Manipuri music video Khoidajei (My Secret Love), whose song she sang, won the Best Music Video Award at the SKG International Film Festival (SIFF-2019), held from 29 May to 2 June 2019 in Ahmedabad, India. In the Music Video category, Pushparani was awarded the Best Female Singer Award for her performance in Khoidajei.

She performed at the 9th Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Annual Cultural Program organized by the Association of Manipuri Diaspora (AMAND), Pune. The event was held virtually on 4 October 2020 via Zoom and was streamed live on the AMAND Facebook page.

In 2023, Pushparani was one of the playback singers for the music video album Lingjel Khaba Meeteini, produced by Laishram Pictures Production. The album was released at a function held at the Manipur Press Club.

Pushparani was among the artists representing Manipur at the Bishgaon Festival 2023, which took place on 20 January at Abadgaon, Gazipur, Habigonj, in Bangladesh.

Pushparani performed the vocals for the song Nungsijeine Ema Mahousa Lairembi, which was released on 20 October 2024, during a ceremony at Loktak Hall, Manipur Press Club, Imphal.

Awards and honour On 10 May 1995, Manipur University conferred the ‘Echo Award’ on Pushparani in recognition of her early contributions to the field of music. On 19 August 1995, she secured first position in the Second State Level Junior Literary Meet, an event sponsored by the Directorate of Education, Manipur. Subsequently, on 16 February 1996, she was named Best Artiste during the Aheibam Shyam Nite, organized by the Naharol Thoudang Club in Borbil, Cachar, Assam.

On 2 May 1998, Pushparani attained second place (first runner-up) in the All India Mega Final of the TVS Sa-Re-Ga-Ma music competition, organized by ZEE TV, a national-level platform for emerging musical talent.

On 12 September 2012, Huidrom Pushparani Devi was announced as one of the nominees for the Best Female Singer category for her performance in the film Luhongbagi Ahing. The announcement was made by R.K. Jnanrajan, Festival Director of the 1st Sahitya Seva Samiti Manipur Film Awards 2012 and the Neta Irawat Leelarol Lifetime Mana 2012, at the office of the Film Forum Manipur in Lamphel.

Pushparani and Bonium were awarded the titles of Best Female and Best Male Playback Singer, respectively, for the song Nangsu Eisu Nangsu from the film Nangna Nokpa Yengningi at the Sahitya Seva Samiti Manipuri Film Awards 2016. The award function, which also recognized Nangna Nokpa Yengningi as the Best Feature Film, was held at Kakching Khullen.

Pushparani was conferred the Best Female Playback Singer award for her performance in the song Kourakhini Eibu Soidana from the film Mamlasanu Taibangpal at the 11th Manipur State Film Awards 2018. The awards ceremony took place at the auditorium of the Manipur State Film Development Society (MSFDS).

At the SKG International Film Festival (SIFF-2019), held from 29 May to 2 June 2019 in Ahmedabad, India, in the Music Video category, Pushparani was awarded the Best Female Singer Award for her performance in Khoidajei.

Pushparani received the Best Female Playback Singer award for the song Maral Leitaba Pirangse from the film Akangba Nachom at the 11th Manipur Film Awards (MANIFA) 2023.

Controversy On 26 February 2022, Huidrom Pushparani Devi, serving as a music instructor at the Government Ideal Blind School, Takyel, was suspended from duty by the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Manipur. The suspension followed her participation in a political meeting held on 22 February 2022 during the visit of the Prime Minister of India. The department's order cited video evidence provided by the office of the Chief Electoral Officer, Manipur, which showed her presence at the event. In her official response, Pushparani Devi stated that she was unaware of the political nature of the meeting. However, based on the evidence, she was placed under suspension with immediate effect. The order also directed that she must not leave Imphal without prior approval from the competent authority.