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Elam Endira Devi was born on 1 September, 1954 in Imphal, Manipur, India, is an Indian classical dancer and teacher. Discover Elam Endira Devi's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 69 years old?
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| Occupation |
Classical dancer |
| Age |
69 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Virgo |
| Born |
1 September, 1954 |
| Birthday |
1 September |
| Birthplace |
Imphal, Manipur, India |
| Nationality |
India
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Elam Endira Devi Height, Weight & Measurements
At 69 years old, Elam Endira Devi height not available right now. We will update Elam Endira Devi's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Elam Endira Devi's Husband?
Her husband is Haobam Manigopal Singh
| Family |
| Parents |
Elam Bidhumani Singh Elam Rosomani Devi |
| Husband |
Haobam Manigopal Singh |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
2 daughters and 3 sons |
Elam Endira Devi Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Elam Endira Devi worth at the age of 69 years old? Elam Endira Devi’s income source is mostly from being a successful dancer. She is from India. We have estimated Elam Endira Devi's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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| Source of Income |
dancer |
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Timeline
Elam Endira Devi, is an Indian classical dancer and teacher, known for her expertise and scholarship in the classical dance form of Manipuri, especially in the genres of Lai Haraoba and Raas.
Born on 1 September 1954 to Elam Bidhumani Singh and Elam Rosomani Devi at Khwai Nagamapal Singjubung Leirak, Imphal, in the north east Indian state of Manipur, Elam Indira Devi started learning Manipuri dance at the early age of eight, under the tutelage of Guru Lourembam Amuyaima Singh.
Later, she studied under teachers such as R. K. Akesana, Padmashree Maisnam Amubi Singh, Thingbaijam Babu Singh and Thiyam Tarunkumar Singh, before joining JN Manipur Dance Academy, Imphal for the Diploma course where she had the opportunity to learn under R. K. Priyogopal Sana, Yumshanbi Maibi, Thambalngou, Ng Kumar Maibi and Haobam Nganbi.
She passed the Diploma course of Nitya Charya in 1967.
Endira Devi has performed in a feature film, Matamgi Manipur, which won the National Film Award for the best film in Meitei, in 1972.
She has also performed at many regional, national and international stages.
Some of the notable international performances are:
Endira Devi has also participated in many ballets and dance dramas.
Endira Devi is married to Haobam Manigopal Singh and the couple has three sons and two daughters.
Simultaneously, she maintained her curricular studies and secured BA and later, MA in Manipuri Culture and Literarture, in 1979, from Guwahati University.
Meanwhile, she continued her studies in dance as well and, with the assistance of Young Artist Scholarship from the Ministry of Culture, the Government of India, completed post graduate degrees in Raas in 1979, and in Lai haraoba in 1984.
In 1993, Endira Devi founded the Meitei Traditional Dance Teaching School and Performing Centre at Imphal and is the Director of the Institute ever since.
The institute a centre for learning classical and traditional dances and ballets and is recognized by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India.
Endira Devi has held various noteworthy positions such as:
She has also worked as the guest lecturer for University Grants Commission at the Academic Staff College, Manipur University from 2001 to 2012 and is currently working as the Senior Guru at the Jawaharlal Nehru Manipur Dance Academy Manipur, Imphal, since 1996.
Elam Endira Devi has published four books on Manipuri dance and culture.
Lai Haraoba Wakhallon Paring (Series of thoughts on Lai-haraoba) won the Gold Medal from Naharol Sahitya Premi Samiti, Imphal in 2002
She has also presented several papers and delivered many lectures at various seminars and conferences at national and international level.
She is a Life Member of the UNESCO Club Association of India since 2009 and has been serving as an Expert commentator on Manipuri Dance at the All India Radio, Imphal - from 1989 onwards.
The Government of India honored her, in 2014, with the Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award, for her services to the field of art and culture.
