Bonium Thokchom

Bonium (Coatnium) Thokchom is an Indian actor and singer who predominantly appears in Manipur films. He has also acted in many Shumang Leela and music videos.

Early life and education
Thokchom lives in Kongba Nandeibam Leikai, Imphal, Manipur. He was born as a second child to Thokchom Loken and Thokchom Ongbi Bedamani. He has eight siblings including three sisters.

He completed his graduation from D.M. College under the Manipur University.

Career
He started his career as an anchor in ISTV Network's Hello Hello Programme and as an interviewer in the local cable television network.

His first film appearance was a supporting role in Romi Meitei's Ekhenglaktagi Red Rose. His first film in which he portrays the main antagonist is Ajit Ningthouja's Meerang Mahum, and he appears as a protagonist in Nangna Nokpa Yengningi.

His home production Bonium Thokchom Films (BTF) was launched in 2016, under which a film titled Soinairaba Thamoi was produced, released on 14 July 2018.

As of 2018, he was producing and acting in the movie Eephuut, written and directed by Herojit Naoroibam, and set to release in 2020.

Awards
Thokchom won the Best Actor Award for the music video "Engao Ngaojabi". at the 2nd Manipur State Level Music Video Album Festival hosted by Manipur Film Development Corporation (MFDC). He won the Best Male Playback Singer for a song in the film Nangna Nokpa Yengningi in the 5th SSS MANIFA 2016.