Born in 1956 in Imphal, Manipur, Shri Ningthoujam Shyamchand Singh received his training
from several distinguished gurus including Shri Adi Guru Huiningsumbam Nabadwip, Maibam
Ibohal Singh, Kongbrailatpam Abhiramshaba Sharma, Sagolshem Kalidamon Singh,
Khangembam Gulapi Singh, Thangjam Chaoba Singh, Gurumayum Iboton Sharma, and
Elangbam Anganghal Singh.
Shri Ningthoujam Shyamchand Singh has authored numerous books such as the Nata
Sankirtan Sheishak Sheihou, Ratha Jatra Kang Chingwagi Wari Amasung Seishak, and Sankirtan
Parampara. He has performed widely across the globe, attended several national and
international workshops and seminars and produced many recordings.
Shri Ningthoujam Shyamchand Singh is the recipient of several honours for his work, including
the State Kala Akademi Award by Manipur State Kala Akademi, the Maulana Azad National
Award, the Kala Kshetra National Award, the Abhinandan Patra Samman by the Government
of Manipur, the Nata Ratna Samman by Manipur Sahitya Parishad, and the International
Award for Nata Sankirtan by Dalit Sahitya Academy.
Shri Ningthoujam Shyamchand Singh receives the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for his
contribution to Nata Sankirtana of Manipur.