Abenao Elangbam
Abenao Elangbam is an Indian actress working in Manipuri cinema.
Early life and education
She completed her Master in Adult Education from Manipur University.Career
Before coming into films, she has acted in some theatrical plays under People's Arts and Dramatic Association, Imphal. Her first film is Chingjaogum Lepliba Thamoi, where she is playing a supporting role. She is most popularly known for her role of Naobi in Thoiba Thoibi. Among her popular films were Thoiba Thoibi, Akhunba Mani, Thokkidagi Kishi, Nobap, Ekhenglaktagi Red Rose, Chumthang Makhong, Bema Bema, Liklaai, Leikang Thambal, Tabunungda Akaiba Likli, Western Sankirtan, Phijigee Mani and Waikhu. In Phijigee Mani, she played an archer.After her marriage, she continues to act in movies. Some of her films released post-marriage include Korounganba 3, Ima Machet Icha Tangkhai and Khomlang Laman.
Accolades
Elangbam was honoured with Th. Ashokumar Memorial Award in Arts and Culture at the 10th Foundation Day of USU, Khurai.| Award | Category | Film | |
| 7th Manipur State Film Festival 2010 | Special Jury Award | Nobap | |
| 2nd Sahitya Seva Samiti MANIFA 2013 | Best Actress in a Leading Role | Pabunggi Cycle | |
| 3rd SSS MANIFA 2014 | Best Actress in a Leading Role | Tabunungda Akaiba Likli | |
| 11th MANIFA 2023 | Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Female | Nangbu Ngairambane |