Manipur’s renowned theatre personality Padma Shri Wareppa Naba passes away aged 81

Padma Shri Wareppa Naba, a well-known Manipuri theatre personality, passed away today, January 8. In 2017, Naba received the Padma Shri, India's fourth highest civilian honor, for his contributions to Manipur's theater scene. Wareppa Naba was a well-known Sarkirtana actor, director, and popular theatre artist.

Under the direction of the late Padma Bhushan awardee H. Kanhailal Singh, Naba actively participated in the establishment of his theatre-loving group, Theatre Mirror, in 1965.

In addition to directing forty Shuman Leela, the courtyard plays, he had acted in more than 150 plays and directed and produced 100 plays. In addition, he had produced more than forty intensive theatre workshops for children and written more than twenty plays. Over the years, Wareppa aba's dedication to revitalizing Shumang Leela has been acknowledged. At the state and national levels, he was honored with 23 awards.

N Biren Singh, the chief minister of Manipur, expressed condolences regarding Padma Shri Wareppa Naba's passing and prayed for her soul.

“Aggrieved to learn about the demise of Padma Shri Wareppa Nab, who was a renowned theatre personality,” CM Biren Singh wrote on Twitter. “I extend my sincere condolences to the bereaved family, and pray for the departed soul to rest in peace at the heavenly abode of almighty God.”, added CM Biren Singh in the tweet.

Floral tributes were paid to Wareppa Naba at Iboyaima Shumang Leela Shanglen Imphal East Manipur.

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