K. Ibomcha Sharma | |
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Born | Manipur, India |
Other names | Abhiram Shaba |
Occupation(s) | Singer Performer |
Known for | Nata Sankirtana |
Awards | Padma Shri Sangeet Natak Akademi Award |
Kongbrailatpam Ibomcha Sharma, popularly known as Abhiram Shaba, is an Indian singer and performer from Manipur, who is known for Sankirtan singing (Nata Sankirtana) of Raseshwari Pala, a part of the traditional Manipuri dance.[1] His role as Abhiram Shaba in the Manipuri show, Goura Lilas is reported to have earned him the nickname.[2] He is a former Guru at the Jawaharlal Nehru Manipur Dance Academy[3] and a recipient of the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 1981.[4] He was awarded the fourth highest civilian award of the Padma Shri by the Government of India, in 1998.[5]