Iboyaima Khuman

Iboyaima Khuman (born 1 March 1953) is a prominent Shumang Kumhei (Courtyard theatre) artist born in Manipur, India. He has been conferred best actor, best director awards in his long journey in Shumang Kumhei, a unique traditional Manipuri Art form not found in any parts of the globe.

Early life
Iboyaima Khuman grew up as a timid and reserved boy since childhood. He did his primary education at Uchekon Takhok Mapal High School and Wangkhei Boys' School and passed Matriculation from Meetei Mayek High School, Kongba.

Awards

 * Best Actor Award in the year 1985 in a Shumang Kumhei Imphal Hotel.

Selected Shumang Kumhei plays

 * Imphal Hotel
 * 21st Century gee Kunti-1,2,3,4,5,6
 * Gusmo gee Khudol: East Timor
 * Restaphen
 * Kangleipakta 1703
 * Naitom Satpi
 * Eyaithakki Thambal (2009)
 * Nongallamdaishida
 * Yenningthana Ngairi
 * Aruba Echel
 * Amamba Lambee
 * Melody
 * Neirehe
 * Wakchinggi Nongallamdai
 * Huranba Ashingba Natte
 * Wahang Ama
 * Pabung Hotel gee Tamo
 * Sanadagi Kei
 * Malemdi Kaihoudre Imungdi Kaire
 * Cheikhei Wangma
 * Ngaijarakpa Numit
 * Lallibasi Kanano
 * Thamoigee Makhol (2020)
 * Mei Iklaba Thamoi (2021)
 * Laklaroi Amuk Yeningtha (2022)