Jump to content

Bishesh Huirem

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

This is an old revision of this page, as edited by Takhellei (talk | contribs) at 12:25, 9 October 2022. The present address (URL) is a permanent link to this revision, which may differ significantly from the current revision.

Bishesh Huirem
Born
Imphal, Manipur[1]
NationalityIndian
Other namesHuirem Bishesh
Occupation(s)actor, costume designer, fashion designer, model, salonnière
Known for
  • first Indian transgender to represent her country in international beauty pageant
  • first Indian transgender to be appointed as a state icon in parliamentary elections
  • first Manipuri transgender to win Best Actor Award
Notable workacting, costume design, fashion, modeling, salon
Parents
  • Manglem Huirem (father)
  • Khomdonbi (alias Khomdonleima) (mother)
FamilyHuirem

Bishesh Huirem is an Indian actress and model from the Meitei ethnicity of Manipur. She is best known for representing India at the Miss International Queen for Transgender 2016 organised in Pattaya, Thailand. She is the first Indian transgender who represents her country in the Miss International Beauty Queen Contest.[2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10] She is the first Indian transgender to be appointed as a state icon for the parliamentary polls in the Lok Sabha elections.[11][12] She is the first transgender to win the "Best Actor Award" in the 14th Manipur State Film Awards, 2022.[13][14][15][16][17][18]

2016 Apology Demand Incident

On 13 September 2016, Bishesh Huirem was allegedly beaten up by the personal security guards and armed personnels of Rural Development Minister Moirangthem Okendra in Imphal, Manipur.[19][20][21][22] The incident happened in a road rage at around 10 pm during night.[23][24] Consequently, Bishesh protested and served an ultimatum to Minister Okendra to apologize for the incident within seven days or face outcomes. However, the officials of the Minister rejected her claim over the incident. According to them, Bishesh was driving “dead drunk” and was even not able to reverse her car which was blocking the minister's security escorts. Further, the minister's officials said that Bishesh was throwing tantrums claiming she had the right to drive and even attempted to forcibly open the minister's vehicle's door. In response, Bishesh denied all the claims from the minister's officials as "baseless charges". She denied she was drunk. She clarified that she was not even consuming salt and oil in her diet for her hormone therapy in a preparation for a beauty contest. Shocked by the incident, she was hospitalized. The associations and organizations of various artistes banned all mobile theatres, films and music programmes in the Heirok Assembly constituency (Minister Okendra's associated Constituency) until and unless he apologized.[25][26][27]

Selected Shumang Leelas

  • Restafen
  • Pizza (2011)
  • Nupigi Thamoi (2012)
  • Engengee Nini Panba
  • Sangbrei Managi Chenghi Manam
  • Chagee Khuji
  • Ishing Chaibi (2013)
  • Tamphayai
  • Kairaba Chaphu
  • Inamma
  • Sana Khongnang
  • Maogi Ibai (2017)
  • Mou Ahum Ningol Ama (2019)
  • Online Da Luhongba (2021)
  • Mutlaroidaba Machu (2022)
  • Sanagi Thambal (2022)

Filmography

Year Title Director Studio Ref.
2012 Ang Tamo Pilu H. Pilu Films [28]
2021 Apaiba Leichil Bobby Wahengbam Third Eye [29]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Manipuri transgender to represent India at international beauty pageant". Hindustan Times. 2016-09-24. Retrieved 2022-04-18.
  2. ^ "Bishesh Huirem becomes first Indian transgender to compete in Miss International Beauty Queen - Entertainment News , Firstpost". Firstpost. 2016-09-09. Retrieved 2022-04-18.
  3. ^ "Meet Bishesh Huirem - The first Indian transgender woman at 'Miss International Beauty Queen' contest - SheThePeople TV". Retrieved 2022-04-18.
  4. ^ "Transgender Actress from Manipur to Represent India at Prestigious Beauty Pageant in Thailand". The Better India. 2016-09-15. Retrieved 2022-04-18.
  5. ^ "Manipur's Transgender model Bishesh Huirem all set to represent India at 2016 Miss International Queen". Newsgram. Retrieved 2022-04-18.
  6. ^ Mehta, Ankita (2016-09-15). "Miss International Queen 2016: Manipuri actress Bishesh Huirem becomes first Indian participant in transgender pageant". www.ibtimes.co.in. Retrieved 2022-04-18.
  7. ^ "Manipur beauty who will represent India at world's largest transgender pageant, doesn't have funds to sponsor trip". India Today. September 15, 2016. Retrieved 2022-04-18.
  8. ^ "Manipuri transgender to represent India at world's largest beauty pageant". www.indiatvnews.com. 2016-09-14. Retrieved 2022-04-18.
  9. ^ "Manipur's Bishesh Huiren, transgender pageant representing India at the Miss International Queen – Manipur News". Retrieved 2022-04-18.
  10. ^ Jha, Shefali. "Transgender actress to represent India at Miss International Beauty Queen". Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd. Retrieved 2022-04-18.
  11. ^ "Transgender 'icon' to educate Manipur voters". www.telegraphindia.com. Retrieved 2022-04-18.
  12. ^ "EC ropes in Manipur LGBT model as State Icon". The Pioneer. Retrieved 2022-04-18.
  13. ^ "Manipur Film Awards: Bishesh Huirem becomes first transgender to win best actor award". The Indian Express. 2022-04-09. Retrieved 2022-04-18.
  14. ^ Rana, Ratika (2022-04-11). "Bishesh Huirem Becomes First Transgender To Win Best Actor In Manipur Film Awards". thelogicalindian.com. Retrieved 2022-04-18.
  15. ^ "Bishesh Huirem becomes first transgender to be honoured with state film award". Imphal Free Press. Retrieved 2022-04-18.
  16. ^ "Manipur Film Awards: Bishesh Huirem becomes first transgender to win Best Actor award - Henry Club". 9 April 2022. Retrieved 2022-04-18.
  17. ^ "Manipur Film Awards: Bishesh Huirem becomes first transgender to win best actor award". justicenews. Retrieved 2022-04-18.
  18. ^ "Manipur Movie Awards: Bishesh Huirem turns into first transgender to win absolute best actor award". Info4Now. 2022-04-09. Retrieved 2022-04-18.
  19. ^ "Manipuri transgender actor beaten up by minister's police escorts". Deccan Chronicle. 2016-09-17. Retrieved 2022-04-18.
  20. ^ "Transgender actor thrashed by cops unable to perfrom". The Times of India. September 16, 2016. Retrieved 2022-04-18.
  21. ^ সংস্থা, সংবাদ. "রূপান্তরকামী মডেলের উপর মন্ত্রীর রক্ষীদের হামলা ইম্ফলে". www.anandabazar.com (in Bengali). Retrieved 2022-04-18.
  22. ^ അക്ഷയ്‌ (2016-09-17). "ഭിന്നലിംഗ മോഡലിന് മന്ത്രിയുടെ സുരക്ഷാ സംഘത്തിന്റെ മര്‍ദ്ദനം; മന്ത്രി നോക്കി നിന്നു". malayalam.oneindia.com (in Malayalam). Retrieved 2022-04-18.
  23. ^ "Minister's escort 'assault' Shumang Leela artiste : 14th sep16 ~ E-Pao! Headlines". e-pao.net. Retrieved 2022-04-18.
  24. ^ "Manipur Shumang Lila artist Huirem Bishesh physically assaulted allegedly by escorts of RD & PR Minister Moirangthem Okendro". www.impacttv.in. Retrieved 2022-04-18.
  25. ^ "Manipuri transgenders demand apology from minister over attack". Tribuneindia News Service. Retrieved 2022-04-18.
  26. ^ "Manipuri transgenders demand apology from minister over attack". Business Standard India. 2016-09-17. Retrieved 2022-04-18.
  27. ^ "Minister's escort 'assault' Shumang Leela artiste : 14th sep16 ~ E-Pao! Headlines". e-pao.net. Retrieved 2022-04-18.
  28. ^ Adhikarimayum Jolly Devi. ""Ang Tamo" : A mirror about the life of Nupi Shabis". Retrieved 5 September 2022.
  29. ^ "Acclaimed Manipuri actress Bishesh Huirem opens up about being transgender, says it is not a choice". Times of India. Retrieved 5 September 2022.
Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/enwiki/w/index.php?title=Bishesh_Huirem&oldid=1115019531"