M. K. Binodini Devi
Maharaj Kumari Binodini Devi (6 February 1922 – 17 January 2011) was an Indian novelist, short story writer, playwright, lyricist and member of the royal family of Manipur. She was the last princess of the erstwhile Kingdom of Manipur. She published books under the name Binodini. She was best known for her 1976 novel Boro Saheb Ongbi Sanatombi.
Maharaj Kumari Binodini Devi | |
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| Born | Wangolsana 6 February 1922 Royal Palace, Imphal, Manipur |
| Died | 17 January 2011 (aged 88) Yaiskul, Imphal, Manipur |
| Occupation | Novelist, short story writer, playwright, lyricist |
| Citizenship | Indian |
| Notable awards | Jamini Sundar Guha Gold Medal (1966) Padma Shri (1976) Sahitya Akademi Award (1979) |
| Children | L. Devabrata Roy L. Somi Roy |
In 2014, she was conferred with the Best Story award at the 9th Manipur State Film Awards for the movie Nangna Kappa Pakchade. The award was given posthumously.
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