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| Danube KangjamDanube KangjamDanu | |
|---|---|
| Born | Imphal |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Other names | Danu |
| Citizenship | Indian |
| Education | Law education |
| Alma mater | Manipur University |
| Occupation(s) | actress, model, social activist |
| Organization | Miss Universe India (MUI) |
| Known for | appearing in beauty pageants |
| Television | Impact TV |
| Parents |
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| Family | Kangjam |
| Awards | Best Actress Award for music video "Khoidajei" |
Danube Kangjam, shortly known as Danu, is an Indian model and actress. She is native to Imphal, Manipur. She is the title holder of the 18th Sunsilk Miss Mega Northeast beauty pageant in 2021. She is an activist for social issues with cybercrime, LGBT rights, body positivity and self-acceptance. She was the winner of the "Graceful Walk" title in the Miss Spring contest in the second edition of Shirui Lily Festival. Danube represents her state Manipur in the Miss Universe India 2024 beauty pageant and won Best National Costume.
Early life
Danube Kangjam (Meitei: ꯗꯥꯅꯨꯕꯤ ꯀꯥꯡꯖꯝ) was born to Birendra Singh Kangjam and Khuraijam Tarunibala. She belongs to Imphal West district of Manipur. Besides being a law student, she also worked as an anchor at ImpactTv. Before she started her modeling career, she was a fencing player and had represented Manipur at the National Games.
Education
Danube is a student of law education.
She is a BA LLB from Vishal Law Institute, under Manipur University. She did her schooling from Shishu Nistha Niketan and Rajkumari Sanatombi Devi Vidyalaya.
Career
Danube got her inspiration from Mega Miss North East 2015 winner Jessica Marbanian.
Upon winning the 18th Sunsilk Miss Mega Northeast beauty pageant in 2021, she said,
This pageant holds a very special place in my heart, and my ambition to come here brought me into the world of pageantry through the state pageant. So, I feel really grateful and happy on winning this crown.
Danube Kangjam was a judge of the Miss Phek 2023 at the Phek District Beauty Pageant 2023 held at Phek town on August 25 under the aegis of Vogue Entertainment Nagaland (VEN).
She achieved the title of "Graceful Walk" in the Miss Spring contest in the second edition of Shirui Lily Festival.
She stands in for her home state Manipur in the Miss Universe India 2024 beauty pageant.
Awards
Danube was awarded the Best Actress SIFF-2019 for a Meitei language music video named Khoidajei (My secret love) in the SKG International Film Festival (SIFF-2019) held from 29 May to 2 June 2019 at Ahmedabad, India.
Filmography
Danube acted in a Meitei language music video named Khoidajei (My secret love) directed by Roziit Chongtham and produced by Joychand Moirangthem. The music video was the winner of the Best Music Video Award of SKG International Film Festival (SIFF-2019) held from 29 May to 2 June 2019 at Ahmedabad, India.
See also
References
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- ^ "Danube Kangjam Pema Bhutia Sanwaka Surong Mega Miss North East 2021". e-pao.net. Retrieved 2024-09-22.
- "Pema Choden Bhutia, Danube Kangjam & Sanwaka Surong Crowned 18th Sunsilk Mega Miss North East 2021". Sentinel Assam. 2021-12-30. Retrieved 2024-09-22.
- ^ EastMojo, Team (2021-12-30). "Pema Bhutia, Danube Kangjam, Sanwaka Surong crowned 18th Sunsilk Miss North East". EastMojo. Retrieved 2024-09-22.
- ^ "Shirui Lily Festival : Veronica Awungshi crowned Miss Spring : 29th apr18 ~ E-Pao! Headlines". e-pao.net. Retrieved 2024-09-22.
- ^ "Society encourages pageant contestants : 02nd sep24 ~ E-Pao! Headlines". e-pao.net. Retrieved 2024-09-22.
- ^ "Interview: Danube Kangjam, winner of 18th Sunsilk Mega Miss North East 2021 – Guwahati Times". guwahatitimes.com. 2022-01-06. Retrieved 2024-09-22.
- "Kevengo-u Ngotha is Miss Phek 2023". MorungExpress. Retrieved 2024-09-22.