Gurumayum Bonny


Gurumayum Bonny Sharma is an Indian actor and singer who predominantly appears in Manipuri films. He is a resident of Keishamthong Maning Longjam Leikai, Imphal, Manipur. He has also worked in the Shumang Kumheis including Kunti series, Nongallamdaisida, Opium War, and Pizza.

Career

Bonny had tried many jobs before coming into the world of performing arts. In 1994-95, he joined Bashikhong Dramatic Union. Later, he was a theatre artist for around ten years in Panthoibi Natya Mandir. Before coming into films, he had already acted in Shumang Kumheis. Aruba Eechel, Amamba Lambee, Kunti 6 , Nongallamdaishida, Yeningthana Ngairi, Opium War and Pizza are his famous Shumang Leelas. Both his parents were also theatre artist in the Manipur Dramatic Union.
His first film is Lanmei Thanbi where he played a villain role, alongside Kaiku Rajkumar and Abenao Elangbam. 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, Beragee Bomb, Chow Chow Momo na haobara Shingju Bora na oinambara, Yaiphare Yaiphare, Amamba Sayon, Western Sankirtan, Delhi Mellei and Mr. Khadang.
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. He is well known for his unique acting skills and humour in Manipuri films.

Accolades

Bonny was honoured with different titles at several film awards.
AwardCategoryFilm
7th RJ Film Vision Special Award 2012-13Best Actor
8th Manipur State Film Festival 2013Best Actor in a Lead Role - MaleYaiskulgee Pakhang Angaoba
2nd SSS MANIFA 2013Best Actor in a Leading Role - MaleWestern Sankirtan
9th Manipur State Film Awards 2014Best Male Playback Singer for the song Ha Ha TomalVDF Thasana
3rd SSS MANIFA 2014Best Actor in a Negative RoleBeragee Bomb
6th SSS MANIFA 2017Best Actor in a Negative RoleKhongfam
8th SSS MANIFA 2019Best Actor in a Lead Role - MaleEina Fagi Touraga
14th Manipur State Film Awards 2022Best Supporting Actor - MaleNongallamdaisida
17th Manipur State Film Awards 2025Best Actor in a Supporting Role - MaleLaangoi