Biographical Overview:
Karam Monomohan Singh (1922–2009), popularly known as Amumacha, was a pioneering figure in Manipuri cinema, entrepreneurship, and public life. He was the producer of the first Manipuri feature film, Matamgi Manipur (1972), and several landmark documentaries, including Maipak – Son of Manipur (1971), First Statehood Day Celebration (1972), and Umanggi Mee (dubbed film). His contributions laid the foundation for the development of Manipuri cinema.
Karam Monomohan Singh was born on 27 December 1922 at Yumnam Leikai, Imphal. He was the son of Karam Toyaima Singh and Loukrakpam Ningol Karam Ongbi Dhabali Devi, and the fourth of their six children. He was educated at Bengali High School, Imphal, and was fluent in Hindi, Bengali, and English.
During the Second World War, he married Rajkumari Chamusana, daughter of Rajkumar Angousana, a scion of Maharaja Narasingh, from Sanakhwaiyaima Kollup. The couple had six daughters and two sons.
From an early stage, Karam Monomohan Singh demonstrated wide-ranging interests and an entrepreneurial spirit. He began his career in the timber trade, establishing himself as a successful contractor. Prior to the Second World War, he undertook contract work in remote areas such as Kangpokpi and the surrounding hill regions. A chance encounter with a British officer—whom he impressed with his courtesy—led to further contract opportunities.
During the war, he constructed a transit camp at Lamlai for displaced communities, including Chinese, Punjabi, Nepali, Madrasi, and Marwari populations repatriated from Burma (Myanmar). He was involved in the construction of highways, bridges, and other infrastructure projects, while also providing employment to economically disadvantaged workers.
His cultural engagements were equally diverse. He led a circus troupe, performing himself as an artist, and sponsored circus performances across Manipur. He operated businesses in Tamu (Burma) and later in Moreh, where he helped organize and develop a local market. His commercial activities subsequently shifted to Singjamei Keithel and later to Khawairamband Keithel, Imphal.
In the post–Second World War period, he joined the socialist movement advocating a just socio-economic order in Manipur, for which he was briefly imprisoned. After his release, he resumed his business ventures, including reopening timber trade operations and establishing a sawmill at Canchipur. He successfully initiated the export of dalchini (cinnamon), benefiting the livelihoods of poor communities. His enterprises expanded to include brick kilns, khapra and tile manufacturing, plywood production, and a pisciculture farm at Sekmaijin. He also developed a sugarcane farm at Sherou, Sugnu, producing molasses.
Karam Monomohan Singh played a seminal role in the growth of Manipuri cinema. In addition to producing Maipak – Son of Manipur (1971) and Matamgi Manipur (1972), he prepared documentaries on Dinku, the Asian boxing champion, the National Games at Imphal, and other cultural events. He also opened cinema halls at Moreh, Sugnu, Wangjing, and Canchipur, significantly expanding film exhibition infrastructure in the state. He took a strong interest in the revival of Meitei Mayek, using the script prominently in the title credits of Matamgi Manipur. A later celluloid film project, Shanagi Machu, based on the Sumang Lila play Sanagi Machu, remained unreleased.
He was a committed patron of education, donating to Dhabali High School, Sekmaijin, and Sika Higher Secondary School, Imphal. Notably, he voluntarily handed over his patta land and workshop at Canchipur to the authorities of Manipur University, facilitating the expansion of the university campus.
For his contribution to cinema, he received the President’s Award (1973) from the Government of India for Matamgi Manipur in the Regional Feature Film (Manipuri) category. He also received awards from the Government of Manipur for achieving the highest fish production through his pisciculture initiatives.
Donor Information:
The documents were donated to the ARC Library & Archives in 2025 by Karam Tolomkhomba, the grandson of Karam Monomohan.
Matamgi Manipur, 1972 Collection
Matamgi Manipur is the first full-length feature film in Manipur, released in 1972. Matamgi Manipur means Contemporary Manipur. It was directed by Bengali film maker Deb Kumar Bose and produced by Karam Monomohan under the banner of K.T. (Karam Toyaima) Films Private Limited. Manipuri Cinema drew its resources from the Manipuri Theatre which has almost a century old tradition (Bidur 1997, 16). Matamgi Manipur was adapted from Arambam Samarendra’s theatrical play Tīrtha Yātrā. It was adapted into a screenplay by Deb Kumar Bose.
Premiering on April 9, 1972, this film achieved a historic milestone by winning the President’s Medal at the 20th National Film Festival of India in 1973.
The music was composed by Aribam Syam Sharma, and the director of photography was Sankar Banerjee. The screenplay was written by Deb Kumar Bose, while the dialogue was by Arambam Lokendra. The lyrics were written by Phulendra and Maharajkumari Binodini Devi, and the art direction was handled by Bijoy Bose.
The film is in black and white and stars Gurumayum Ravindra Sharma and Yengkhom Roma in the lead roles.
Maipak, Son of Manipur, 1997 Collection
As per records, the first Manipuri documentary film to be ever screened publicly was Maipak, Son of Manipur in 1971. The film was shown on November 9 that year at the Pratap Talkies. The film is 35mm black & white was produced by Karam Monohohan under the banner of K.T Films Private Limited, and it was directed by Debkumar Bose from Calcutta. The duration of the film is 10 minutes in both Meiteilon and English.
The film took up as its subject the achievement of Nongthombam Maipak Singh who clinched the prestigious title of Mr. India in 1970 and who also participated in the Mr. Universe contest organised by the International Federation of Body Builders at Paris in 1971. The film captured the extra ordinary physique of Manipur’s famous and handsome muscleman for posterity (Salam 1999, 28)
References
Salam Rajesh, Short and Documentary Films in Manipur, Souvenir, Manipur Cinema, 25 years 1972-1997, Manipur Film Development Corporation Limited, Imphal.
R.K Bidur, Manipuri Cinema: A Recountal, Souvenir, Manipur Cinema, 25 years 1972-1997, Manipur Film Development Corporation Limited, Imphal.
Description: 25 pages ; typescript
Language: English
Format: Document (typescript)
Notes: Dialogue script of the first Manipuri feature film Matamgi Manipur.
For citation : Karam Monomohan Collection. Dialogue of “Matamgi Manipur”: English Translation. ARC-DOC-KMS-01. Advanced Research Consortium Library & Archives (ARCLA), Imphal.
Description: 18 pages ; typescript
Language: Hindi
Format: Document (typescript)
Notes: Dialogue script of the first Manipuri feature film Matamgi Manipur.
For citation : Karam Monomohan Collection. Dialogue of “Matamgi Manipur”: Hindi Translation. ARC-DOC-KMS-02. Advanced Research Consortium Library & Archives (ARCLA), Imphal.
Description: 5 folios ; typescript
Language: English
Format: Document (typescript)
Notes: Song lyrics of the first Manipuri feature film Matamgi Manipur.
For citation : Karam Monomohan Collection. Songs of “Matamgi Manipur”: English Translation.
ARC-DOC-KMS-03. Advanced Research Consortium Library & Archives (ARCLA), Imphal.
Description: 2 folios ; typescript
Language: English
Format: Document (typescript)
Notes: Story of the first Manipuri feature film Matamgi Manipur.
For citation : Karam Monomohan Collection. Story of “Matamgi Manipur”: English Version.
ARC-DOC-KMS-04. Advanced Research Consortium Library & Archives (ARCLA), Imphal.
Description: 1 folio ; handwritten carbon copy
Language: Meiteirol/Bangala script
Format: Document (handwritten carbon copy)
Notes: Story of the first Manipuri feature film Matamgi Manipur.
For citation : Karam Monomohan Collection. Story of “Matamgi Manipur”: Meiteitol Version.
ARC-DOC-KMS-05. Advanced Research Consortium Library & Archives (ARCLA), Imphal.
Description: 75 folios ; handwritten carbon copy
Language: Meiteirol/Bangala script
Format: Document (handwritten carbon copy)
Notes: Dialogue of the first Manipuri feature film Matamgi Manipur.
For citation : Karam Monomohan Collection. Dialogue of “Matamgi Manipur”: Meiteitol Version.
ARC-DOC-KMS-06. Advanced Research Consortium Library & Archives (ARCLA), Imphal.
Description: 16 folios ; typescript
Language: English
Format: Document (typescript)
Notes: Character Portraits of the first Manipuri feature film Matamgi Manipur.
For citation : Karam Monomohan Collection. Character Portraits of “Matamgi Manipur”
ARC-DOC-KMS-07. Advanced Research Consortium Library & Archives (ARCLA), Imphal.
Description: 6 folios ; typescript
Language: English
Format: Document (typescript)
Notes: English Translation of Tirtha Jatra
For citation : Karam Monomohan Collection. Tirtha Jatra, English translation
ARC-DOC-KMS-08. Advanced Research Consortium Library & Archives (ARCLA), Imphal.
Description: 2 folios ; typescript
Language: English
Format: Document (typescript)
Notes: Character Portraits of Tirtha Jatra in English.
For citation : Karam Monomohan Collection. Character Portraits of “Matamgi Manipur”
ARC-DOC-KMS-09. Advanced Research Consortium Library & Archives (ARCLA), Imphal.
Description: 5 folios ; handwritten
Language: English
Format: Document (handwritten)
Notes: Story of Tirtha Jatra in English.
For citation : Karam Monomohan Collection. Story of Tirtha Jatra
ARC-DOC-KMS-10. Advanced Research Consortium Library & Archives (ARCLA), Imphal.
Description: 2 folios ; handwritten
Language: English
Format: Document (handwritten)
Notes: Character Portraits of Tirtha Jatra in English.
For citation : Karam Monomohan Collection. Character Portraits of “Matamgi Manipur”
ARC-DOC-KMS-11. Advanced Research Consortium Library & Archives (ARCLA), Imphal.
Description: 4 folios ; handwritten
Language: Meiteirol| Bangala Script
Format: Document (handwritten)
Notes: Story of Tirtha Jatra in Meiteirol .
For citation : Karam Monomohan Collection. Story of Tirtha Yatra
ARC-DOC-KMS-12. Advanced Research Consortium Library & Archives (ARCLA), Imphal.
Description: 2 folios ; handwritten
Language: English| Bangala & English characters
Format: Document (handwritten)
Notes: Character Portraits of Tirtha Jatra
For citation : Karam Monomohan Collection. Character Portraits of Tirtha Yatra
ARC-DOC-KMS-13 Advanced Research Consortium Library & Archives (ARCLA), Imphal.
Description: 2 folios ; typescript
Language: English
Format: Document (typescript)
Notes: Character Portraits of Tirtha Jatra
For citation : Karam Monomohan Collection. Deed of Assignment of Copyright of the Manipuri Short Short Play “ Tritha Jatra” ARC-DOC-KMS-14, Advanced Research Consortium Library & Archives (ARCLA), Imphal.
Description: 4 folios ; typescript
Language: English
Format: Document (typescript)
For citation : Karam Monomohan Collection. Silver Jubilee Celebrations, K.T.Films Pvt. Ltd. ARC-DOC-KMS-15, Advanced Research Consortium Library & Archives (ARCLA), Imphal.
Description: 1 folio
Language: Meiteirol
Format: Newspaper clipping
For citation : Karam Monomohan Collection. ARC-DOC-KMS-16, Advanced Research Consortium Library & Archives (ARCLA), Imphal.
Description: 1 folio
Language: Meiteirol
Format: Newspaper clipping
For citation : Karam Monomohan Collection. ARC-DOC-KMS-17, Advanced Research Consortium Library & Archives (ARCLA), Imphal.
Description: 1 folio
Language: Meiteirol
Format: Newspaper clipping
For citation : Karam Monomohan Collection. ARC-DOC-KMS-18, Advanced Research Consortium Library & Archives (ARCLA), Imphal.
Description: 1 folio
Language: Bengali
Format: Newspaper clipping
For citation : Manipure Pratham Kahini Chitra. Jugantar. 7 April 1972. ARC-DOC-KMS-19. Karam Monomohan Collection. Advanced Research Consortium Library & Archives (ARCLA), Imphal.
Description: 1 folio
Language: English
Format: Newspaper clipping
For citation : Regional Firsts. Screen. 19 May 1972. . ARC-DOC-KMS-20. Karam Monomohan Collection. Advanced Research Consortium Library & Archives (ARCLA), Imphal.
Description: 2 folio
Language: English
Format: Newspaper clipping
For citation : First Manipuri Film Screened. Screen. 14 April 1972, p. 1
ARC-DOC-KMS-21. Karam Monomohan Collection. Advanced Research Consortium Library & Archives (ARCLA), Imphal.
Description: 1 folio
Language: Meiteirol
Format: Newspaper clipping
For citation : Matamgi Manipurigi maramda Calcuttagi satra singna sengdokchaba, 26 Feb. 1972. ARC-DOC-KMS-22. Karam Monomohan Collection. Advanced Research Consortium Library & Archives (ARCLA), Imphal.
Description: 1 folio
Language: Meiteirol
Format: Newspaper clipping
For citation : Cinema Jagatta Manipurna khongdarakpa, Matam, February 1972. ARC-DOC-KMS-23. Karam Monomohan Collection. Advanced Research Consortium Library & Archives (ARCLA), Imphal.
Description: 1 folio
Language: Meiteirol
Format: Newspaper clipping
For citation : Newspaper Clipping, 6 April 1972. ARC-DOC-KMS-24. Karam Monomohan Collection. Advanced Research Consortium Library & Archives (ARCLA), Imphal.
Description: 1 folio
Language: Meiteirol
Format: Newspaper clipping
For citation : Indira Gandhi Lakpada film Namlubagi Sub- Inspector Rabindra Sharma Servicetagi Suspend toukhre, Prajatantra, 17 February 1972. ARC-DOC-KMS-25. Karam Monomohan Collection. Advanced Research Consortium Library & Archives (ARCLA), Imphal.
Description: 1 folio
Language: Meiteirol
Format: Newspaper clipping
For citation : Sengdokchaba by E. Endira Devi, Paojel, 2 May 1972. ARC-DOC-KMS-26.. Karam Monomohan Collection. Advanced Research Consortium Library & Archives (ARCLA), Imphal
Description: 1 folio
Language: Meiteirol
Format: Newspaper clipping
For citation : Matamgi Manipur. ARC-DOC-KMS-27. Karam Monomohan Collection. Advanced Research Consortium Library & Archives (ARCLA), Imphal.
Description: 1 folio
Language: Meiteirol
Format: Newspaper clipping
For citation : AMSU gi Mayokta touba nattaba prachar Prajana Loubiganu, Simanta Patrika, 11 March 1972 ARC-DOC-KMS-28. Karam Monomohan Collection. Advanced Research Consortium Library & Archives (ARCLA), Imphal.
Description: 3 folio
Language: Meiteirol
Format: article
For citation : Ibohal, Lamyanba. Manipur da Film Industry. February 1972. 7th edition, 3rd year. 3 folios. Meiteirol. ARC-DOC-KMS-29. Karam Monomohan Collection. Advanced Research Consortium Library & Archives (ARCLA), Imphal.
Description: 1 folio
Language: English
Format: Newspaper clipping
For citation : Newspaper Clipping, Cine Advance, 6 January 1972. ARC-DOC-KMS-30. Karam Monomohan Collection. Advanced Research Consortium Library & Archives (ARCLA), Imphal.
Description: 1 folio
Language: English
Format: Newspaper clipping
For citation : First Manipuri film Screened, Screen, 14 April, 1972. ARC-DOC-KMS-31. Karam Monomohan Collection. Advanced Research Consortium Library & Archives (ARCLA), Imphal.
Description: 2 folio
Language: Meiteirol/Bangala script
Format: handwritten letter
For citation : Letter, K. Monomohan Singh, 10- 4-1992. ARC-DOC-KMS-32. Karam Monomohan Collection. Advanced Research Consortium Library & Archives (ARCLA), Imphal.
Description: 1 folio
Language: English
Format: Newspaper clipping
For citation : Newspaper clipping. ARC-DOC-KMS-33. Karam Monomohan Collection. Advanced Research Consortium Library & Archives (ARCLA), Imphal.
Description: 1 folio
Language: English
Format: Newsclipping
For citation : One Film: Matamgi Manipur, A pioneer’s accomplishment, Manipur Arbiter, 14-15 Feb 1972. ARC-DOC-KMS-34. Karam Monomohan Collection. Advanced Research Consortium Library & Archives (ARCLA), Imphal.
Description: 1 folio
Language: English
Format: Newsclipping
For citation : Damages for 3 Lakh Rupees Filed by K.T. Films against Prudish Star, Arbiter, 4 Feb 1972 . ARC-DOC-KMS-35. Karam Monomohan Collection. Advanced Research Consortium Library & Archives (ARCLA), Imphal.
Description: 1 folio
Language: Meiteirol
Format: Newsclipping
For citation : Editor da pirakpa chithi: Matamgi Manipur, 10 July, 1972. ARC-DOC-KMS-36. Karam Monomohan Collection. Advanced Research Consortium Library & Archives (ARCLA), Imphal.
Description: 1 folio
Language: Meiteirol
Format: Newsclipping
For citation : Kumari Endira Devigi Warol Governor na Kupna Thijingani Hairakle. ARC-DOC-KMS-37. Karam Monomohan Collection. Advanced Research Consortium Library & Archives (ARCLA), Imphal.
Description: 1 folio
Language: Meiteirol
Format: Newsclipping
For citation :Ahanba Manipurgee Film Matamgee Manipur, Matam, March 1972 . ARC-DOC-KMS-38. Karam Monomohan Collection. Advanced Research Consortium Library & Archives (ARCLA), Imphal.
Description: 1 folio
Language: English
Format: Newsclipping
For citation :Cut Two Scenes from Matamgi Manipur,The Manipur Arbiter, 2 Feb,1972 . ARC-DOC-KMS-39. Karam Monomohan Collection. Advanced Research Consortium Library & Archives (ARCLA), Imphal.
Title: “Matamgi Manipur” : matamgi Manipur natte, Matamgi Manipuri ni
Marup, 6th Issue . 15 June 1973
ARC-DOC-KMS-42
Title: Letter from Apunpa Paramlen marup to the Producer
27 Nov 1973
ARC-DOC-KMS-43
Title: Yengkhom Roma and Gurumayum Ravindra Sharma
Accession No: ARC-PHP-D-313
Date(s): 1960s-1970s
Level of description: Item
Extent: 1 photographic print (black-and-white)
Physical location: KT Archive
Surrogates: Digital surrogate (scanned image)
Name of creator(s): Unknown
Archival history: Previously held by Karam Monomohan, and then to Yengkhom Roma.
Immediate source of acquisition: Donated to ARCLA by Karam Tolomkhomba, 2025
Scope and content: Photograph showing a scene from the film Matamgi Manipur.
Conditions governing access: Open for consultation with supervision
Conditions governing reproduction: Reproduction requires written permission
Language/scripts: N/A (visual material)
Physical characteristics: Digital surrogate
Finding aids: Digital finding aid available
Publication note: Not available
Title: Elam Indira Devi
Accession No: ARC-PHP-D-314
Date(s): 1960s-1970sLevel of description: Item
Extent: 1 photographic print (black-and-white)
Physical location: KT Archive
Surrogates: Digital surrogate (scanned image)
Name of creator(s): Unknown
Archival history: Previously held by Karam Monomohan, and then to Yengkhom Roma.
Immediate source of acquisition: Donated to ARCLA by Karam Tolomkhomba, 2025
Scope and content: Photograph showing a scene from the film Matamgi Manipur.
Conditions governing access: Open for consultation with supervision
Conditions governing reproduction: Reproduction requires written permission
Language/scripts: N/A (visual material)
Physical characteristics: Digital surrogate
Finding aids: Digital finding aid available
Publication note: Not available
Title: Elam Indira Devi & Gurumayum Ravindra Sharma
Accession No: ARC-PHP-D-315
Date(s): 1960s-1970s
Level of description: Item
Extent: 1 photographic print (black-and-white)
Physical location: KT Archive
Surrogates: Digital surrogate (scanned image)
Name of creator(s): Unknown
Archival history: Previously held by Karam Monomohan, and then to Yengkhom Roma.
Immediate source of acquisition: Donated to ARCLA by Karam Tolomkhomba, 2025
Scope and content: Photograph showing a scene from the film Matamgi Manipur.
Conditions governing access: Open for consultation with supervision
Conditions governing reproduction: Reproduction requires written permission
Language/scripts: N/A (visual material)
Physical characteristics: Digital surrogate
Finding aids: Digital finding aid available
Publication note: Not available
Title: Elam Indira Devi
Accession No: ARC-PHP-D-316
Date(s): 1960s-1970s
Level of description: Item
Extent: 1 photographic print (black-and-white)
Physical location: KT Archive
Surrogates: Digital surrogate (scanned image)
Name of creator(s): Unknown
Archival history: Previously held by Karam Monomohan, and then to Yengkhom Roma.
Immediate source of acquisition: Donated to ARCLA by Karam Tolomkhomba, 2025
Scope and content: Photograph showing a scene from the film Matamgi Manipur.
Conditions governing access: Open for consultation with supervision
Conditions governing reproduction: Reproduction requires written permission
Language/scripts: N/A (visual material)
Physical characteristics: Digital surrogate
Finding aids: Digital finding aid available
Publication note: Not available
Title: Wahengbam Bedamani
Accession No: ARC-PHP-D-317
Date(s): 1960s-1970s
Level of description: Item
Extent: 1 photographic print (black-and-white)
Physical location: KT Archive
Surrogates: Digital surrogate (scanned image)
Name of creator(s): Unknown
Archival history: Previously held by Karam Monomohan, and then to Yengkhom Roma.
Immediate source of acquisition: Donated to ARCLA by Karam Tolomkhomba, 2025
Scope and content: Photograph showing a scene from the film Matamgi Manipur.
Conditions governing access: Open for consultation with supervision
Conditions governing reproduction: Reproduction requires written permission
Language/scripts: N/A (visual material)
Physical characteristics: Digital surrogate
Finding aids: Digital finding aid available
Publication note: Not available
Title: Wahengbam Bedamani
Accession No: ARC-PHP-D-318
Date(s): 1960s-1970s
Level of description: Item
Extent: 1 photographic print (black-and-white)
Physical location: KT Archive
Surrogates: Digital surrogate (scanned image)
Name of creator(s): Unknown
Archival history: Previously held by Karam Monomohan, and then to Yengkhom Roma.
Immediate source of acquisition: Donated to ARCLA by Karam Tolomkhomba, 2025
Scope and content: Photograph showing a scene from the film Matamgi Manipur.
Conditions governing access: Open for consultation with supervision
Conditions governing reproduction: Reproduction requires written permission
Language/scripts: N/A (visual material)
Physical characteristics: Digital surrogate
Finding aids: Digital finding aid available
Publication note: Not available
Title: Wahengbam Bedamani
Accession No: ARC-PHP-D-319
Date(s): 1960s-1970s
Level of description: Item
Extent: 1 photographic print (black-and-white)
Physical location: KT Archive
Surrogates: Digital surrogate (scanned image)
Name of creator(s): Unknown
Archival history: Previously held by Karam Monomohan, and then to Yengkhom Roma.
Immediate source of acquisition: Donated to ARCLA by Karam Tolomkhomba, 2025
Scope and content: Photograph showing a scene from the film Matamgi Manipur.
Conditions governing access: Open for consultation with supervision
Conditions governing reproduction: Reproduction requires written permission
Language/scripts: N/A (visual material)
Physical characteristics: Digital surrogate
Finding aids: Digital finding aid available
Publication note: Not available
Title: Wahengbam Bedamani
Accession No: ARC-PHP-D-320
Date(s): 1960s-1970s
Level of description: Item
Extent: 1 photographic print (black-and-white)
Physical location: KT Archive
Surrogates: Digital surrogate (scanned image)
Name of creator(s): Unknown
Archival history: Previously held by Karam Monomohan, and then to Yengkhom Roma.
Immediate source of acquisition: Donated to ARCLA by Karam Tolomkhomba, 2025
Scope and content: Photograph showing a scene from the film Matamgi Manipur.
Conditions governing access: Open for consultation with supervision
Conditions governing reproduction: Reproduction requires written permission
Language/scripts: N/A (visual material)
Physical characteristics: Digital surrogate
Finding aids: Digital finding aid available
Publication note: Not available
Title: Lokendra Arambam & Aribam Syam Sharma
Accession No: ARC-PHP-D-321
Date(s): 1960s-1970s
Level of description: Item
Extent: 1 photographic print (black-and-white)
Physical location: KT Archive
Surrogates: Digital surrogate (scanned image)
Name of creator(s): Unknown
Archival history: Previously held by Karam Monomohan, and then to Yengkhom Roma.
Immediate source of acquisition: Donated to ARCLA by Karam Tolomkhomba, 2025
Scope and content: Scene from the film Matamgi Manipur.
Conditions governing access: Open for consultation with supervision
Conditions governing reproduction: Reproduction requires written permission
Language/scripts: N/A (visual material)
Physical characteristics: Digital surrogate
Finding aids: Digital finding aid available
Publication note: Not available
Title: Wahengbam Bedamani & Kangabam Birababu
Accession No: ARC-PHP-D-322
Date(s): 1960s-1970s
Level of description: Item
Extent: 1 photographic print (black-and-white)
Physical location: KT Archive
Surrogates: Digital surrogate (scanned image)
Name of creator(s): Unknown
Archival history: Previously held by Karam Monomohan, and then to Yengkhom Roma.
Immediate source of acquisition: Donated to ARCLA by Karam Tolomkhomba, 2025
Scope and content: Scene from the song “Lapna Lotna leiyu,” Matamgi Manipur.
Conditions governing access: Open for consultation with supervision
Conditions governing reproduction: Reproduction requires written permission
Language/scripts: N/A (visual material)
Physical characteristics: Digital surrogate
Finding aids: Digital finding aid available
Publication note: Not available
Title: Gurumayum Ravindra Sharma
Accession No: ARC-PHP-D-323
Date(s): 1960s-1970s
Level of description: Item
Extent: 1 photographic print (black-and-white)
Physical location: KT Archive
Surrogates: Digital surrogate (scanned image)
Name of creator(s): Unknown
Archival history: Previously held by Karam Monomohan, and then to Yengkhom Roma.
Immediate source of acquisition: Donated to ARCLA by Karam Tolomkhomba, 2025
Scope and content: Scene from the film Matamgi Manipur.
Conditions governing access: Open for consultation with supervision
Conditions governing reproduction: Reproduction requires written permission
Language/scripts: N/A (visual material)
Physical characteristics: Digital surrogate
Finding aids: Digital finding aid available
Publication note: Not available
Title: Gurumayum Ravindra Sharma
Accession No: ARC-PHP-D-324
Date(s): 1960s-1970s
Level of description: Item
Extent: 1 photographic print (black-and-white)
Physical location: KT Archive
Surrogates: Digital surrogate (scanned image)
Name of creator(s): Unknown
Archival history: Previously held by Karam Monomohan, and then to Yengkhom Roma.
Immediate source of acquisition: Donated to ARCLA by Karam Tolomkhomba, 2025
Scope and content: Scene from the film Matamgi Manipur.
Conditions governing access: Open for consultation with supervision
Conditions governing reproduction: Reproduction requires written permission
Language/scripts: N/A (visual material)
Physical characteristics: Digital surrogate
Finding aids: Digital finding aid available
Publication note: Not available
Title: Kangabam Birababu
Accession No: ARC-PHP-D-325
Date(s): 1960s-1970s
Level of description: Item
Extent: 1 photographic print (black-and-white)
Physical location: KT Archive
Surrogates: Digital surrogate (scanned image)
Name of creator(s): Unknown
Archival history: Previously held by Karam Monomohan, and then to Yengkhom Roma.
Immediate source of acquisition: Donated to ARCLA by Karam Tolomkhomba, 2025
Scope and content: Scene from the film Matamgi Manipur.
Conditions governing access: Open for consultation with supervision
Conditions governing reproduction: Reproduction requires written permission
Language/scripts: N/A (visual material)
Physical characteristics: Digital surrogate
Finding aids: Digital finding aid available
Publication note: Not available
Title: Aribam Syam Sharma & Kangabam Birababu
Accession No: ARC-PHP-D-326
Date(s): 1960s-1970s
Level of description: Item
Extent: 1 photographic print (black-and-white)
Physical location: KT Archive
Surrogates: Digital surrogate (scanned image)
Name of creator(s): Unknown
Archival history: Previously held by Karam Monomohan, and then to Yengkhom Roma.
Immediate source of acquisition: Donated to ARCLA by Karam Tolomkhomba, 2025
Scope and content: Scene from the film Matamgi Manipur.
Conditions governing access: Open for consultation with supervision
Conditions governing reproduction: Reproduction requires written permission
Language/scripts: N/A (visual material)
Physical characteristics: Digital surrogate
Finding aids: Digital finding aid available
Publication note: Not available
Title: Yengkom Roma & Gurumayum Ravindra
Accession No: ARC-PHP-D-327
Date(s): 1960s-1970s
Level of description: Item
Extent: 1 photographic print (black-and-white)
Physical location: KT Archive
Surrogates: Digital surrogate (scanned image)
Name of creator(s): Unknown
Archival history: Previously held by Karam Monomohan, and then to Yengkhom Roma.
Immediate source of acquisition: Donated to ARCLA by Karam Tolomkhomba, 2025
Scope and content: Scene from the film Matamgi Manipur.
Conditions governing access: Open for consultation with supervision
Conditions governing reproduction: Reproduction requires written permission
Language/scripts: N/A (visual material)
Physical characteristics: Digital surrogate
Finding aids: Digital finding aid available
Publication note: Not available
Title: Gurumayum Ravindra
Accession No: ARC-PHP-D-328
Date(s): 1960s-1970s
Level of description: Item
Extent: 1 photographic print (black-and-white)
Physical location: KT Archive
Surrogates: Digital surrogate (scanned image)
Name of creator(s): Unknown
Archival history: Previously held by Karam Monomohan, and then to Yengkhom Roma.
Immediate source of acquisition: Donated to ARCLA by Karam Tolomkhomba, 2025
Scope and content: Scene from the film Matamgi Manipur.
Conditions governing access: Open for consultation with supervision
Conditions governing reproduction: Reproduction requires written permission
Language/scripts: N/A (visual material)
Physical characteristics: Digital surrogate
Finding aids: Digital finding aid available
Publication note: Not Available
Title: A playback singer
Accession No: ARC-PHP-D-329
Date(s): 1960s-1970s
Level of description: Item
Extent: 1 photographic print (black-and-white)
Physical location: KT Archive
Surrogates: Digital surrogate (scanned image)
Name of creator(s): Unknown
Archival history: Previously held by Karam Monomohan, and then to Yengkhom Roma.
Immediate source of acquisition: Donated to ARCLA by Karam Tolomkhomba, 2025
Scope and content:
Conditions governing access: Open for consultation with supervision
Conditions governing reproduction: Reproduction requires written permission
Language/scripts: N/A (visual material)
Physical characteristics: Digital surrogate
Finding aids: Digital finding aid available
Publication note: Not available
Title: Karam Monohohan & playback singers Chongtham Kamala and Arambam Jamuna
Accession No: ARC-PHP-D-330
Date(s): 1960s-1970s
Level of description: Item
Extent: 1 photographic print (black-and-white)
Physical location: KT Archive
Surrogates: Digital surrogate (scanned image)
Name of creator(s): Unknown
Archival history: Previously held by Karam Monomohan, and then to Yengkhom Roma.
Immediate source of acquisition: Donated to ARCLA by Karam Tolomkhomba, 2025
Scope and content: Studio-based playback singing sequence.
Conditions governing access: Open for consultation with supervision
Conditions governing reproduction: Reproduction requires written permission
Language/scripts: N/A (visual material)
Physical characteristics: Digital surrogate
Finding aids: Digital finding aid available
Publication note: Not available
Title: A playback singer
Accession No: ARC-PHP-D-331
Date(s): 1960s-1970s
Level of description: Item
Extent: 1 photographic print (black-and-white)
Physical location: KT Archive
Surrogates: Digital surrogate (scanned image)
Name of creator(s): Unknown
Archival history: Previously held by Karam Monomohan, and then to Yengkhom Roma.
Immediate source of acquisition: Donated to ARCLA by Karam Tolomkhomba, 2025
Scope and content: Studio-based playback singing sequence.
Conditions governing access: Open for consultation with supervision
Conditions governing reproduction: Reproduction requires written permission
Language/scripts: N/A (visual material)
Physical characteristics: Digital surrogate
Finding aids: Digital finding aid available
Publication note: Not available
Title: Playback singer Chongtham Kamala
Accession No: ARC-PHP-D-332
Date(s): 1960s-1970s
Level of description: Item
Extent: 1 photographic print (black-and-white)
Physical location: KT Archive
Surrogates: Digital surrogate (scanned image)
Name of creator(s): Unknown
Archival history: Previously held by Karam Monomohan, and then to Yengkhom Roma.
Immediate source of acquisition: Donated to ARCLA by Karam Tolomkhomba, 2025
Scope and content: Studio-based playback singing sequence.
Conditions governing access: Open for consultation with supervision
Conditions governing reproduction: Reproduction requires written permission
Language/scripts: N/A (visual material)
Physical characteristics: Digital surrogate
Finding aids: Digital finding aid available
Publication note: Not available
Title: Karam Monohohan & film crew
Accession No: ARC-PHP-D-333
Date(s): 1960s-1970s
Level of description: Item
Extent: 1 photographic print (black-and-white)
Physical location: KT Archive
Surrogates: Digital surrogate (scanned image)
Name of creator(s): Unknown
Archival history: Previously held by Karam Monomohan, and then to Yengkhom Roma.
Immediate source of acquisition: Donated to ARCLA by Karam Tolomkhomba, 2025
Scope and content:
Conditions governing access: Open for consultation with supervision
Conditions governing reproduction: Reproduction requires written permission
Language/scripts: N/A (visual material)
Physical characteristics: Digital surrogate
Finding aids: Digital finding aid available
Publication note: Not available
Title: Karam Monohohan & Film Crew
Accession No: ARC-PHP-D-334
Date(s): 1960s-1970s
Level of description: Item
Extent: 1 photographic print (black-and-white)
Physical location: KT Archive
Surrogates: Digital surrogate (scanned image)
Name of creator(s): Unknown
Archival history: Previously held by Karam Monomohan, and then to Yengkhom Roma.
Immediate source of acquisition: Donated to ARCLA by Karam Tolomkhomba, 2025
Scope and content:
Conditions governing access: Open for consultation with supervision
Conditions governing reproduction: Reproduction requires written permission
Language/scripts: N/A (visual material)
Physical characteristics: Digital surrogate
Finding aids: Digital finding aid available
Publication note: Not available
Title: Karam Monohohan & Film crew
Accession No: ARC-PHP-D-335
Date(s): 1960s-1970s
Level of description: Item
Extent: 1 photographic print (black-and-white)
Physical location: KT Archive
Surrogates: Digital surrogate (scanned image)
Name of creator(s): Unknown
Archival history: Previously held by Karam Monomohan, and then to Yengkhom Roma.
Immediate source of acquisition: Donated to ARCLA by Karam Tolomkhomba, 2025
Scope and content: Studio-based playback singing sequence.
Conditions governing access: Open for consultation with supervision
Conditions governing reproduction: Reproduction requires written permission
Language/scripts: N/A (visual material)
Physical characteristics: Digital surrogate
Finding aids: Digital finding aid available
Publication note: Not available
Title: playback music crew
Accession No: ARC-PHP-D-336
Date(s): 1960s-1970s
Level of description: Item
Extent: 1 photographic print (black-and-white)
Physical location: KT Archive
Surrogates: Digital surrogate (scanned image)
Name of creator(s): Unknown
Archival history: Previously held by Karam Monomohan, and then to Yengkhom Roma.
Immediate source of acquisition: Donated to ARCLA by Karam Tolomkhomba, 2025
Scope and content: Studio-based playback music rehearsal.
Conditions governing access: Open for consultation with supervision
Conditions governing reproduction: Reproduction requires written permission
Language/scripts: N/A (visual material)
Physical characteristics: Digital surrogate
Finding aids: Digital finding aid available
Publication note: Not available
Title: Aribam Syam Sharma
Accession No: ARC-PHP-D-337
Date(s): 1960s-1970s
Level of description: Item
Extent: 1 photographic print (black-and-white)
Physical location: KT Archive
Surrogates: Digital surrogate (scanned image)
Name of creator(s): Unknown
Archival history: Previously held by Karam Monomohan, and then to Yengkhom Roma.
Immediate source of acquisition: Donated to ARCLA by Karam Tolomkhomba, 2025
Scope and content: Studio-based playback music preparation.
Conditions governing access: Open for consultation with supervision
Conditions governing reproduction: Reproduction requires written permission
Language/scripts: N/A (visual material)
Physical characteristics: Digital surrogate
Finding aids: Digital finding aid available
Publication note: Not available
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