Manipur, July 26 -- Manipuri cinema producer-director Chan Heisnam breathed his last on Monday in Imphal after battling with COVID-19.

Manipur's multifaceted film personality Chan Heisnam passed away on Monday after battling with COVID-19 for five days, sources said.

According to sources close to the noted filmmaker, 58-year-old Heisnam was treated for COVID-19 at Advance Hospitals in Imphal East for five days, where he breathed his last early Monday.

Chan was a film producer, director, cinematographer, editor, actor and talent-scouter of Manipuri Cinema. He played a major role in propelling the growth of Manipuri Cinema by democratising filmmaking practice and introducing affordable technology.

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