Manipuri cinema pioneer

Brief News Summary Legendary Manipuri actress Kshetrimayum Rashi, widely known as Rashi Leima, passed away on June 20, 2025, at the age of 75. A pioneer in regional arts, she debuted in Matamgi Manipur (1972)—Manipur’s first full-length feature film—and starred in iconic movies like Imagi Ningthem, Lamja Parshuram, and Olangthagee Wangmadasu. Her powerful contributions extended to over 150…