Siddharth Haobijam

Siddharth Haobijam

Siddharth Haobijam is a documentary photographer based in Manipur , India. He had been the subject of a half hour interview by the National Tv channel, Doordarshan Kendra, for his contribution to documentary photography in Manipur and his comprehensive work on the transgender community of Manipur.

His work has been published in such prestigious outlets as : Statesman, , The Advocate (USA), Rockstreet Journal, Sahapedia Frames Photography Grant (India) , Amplify photography grant (India),Eclectic NE, Outlook India, Livemint (Hindustan Times), GQ, National Geographic (Online), Indian Express, etc.

He has also received the prestigious Laadli Media and Advertising Award for his work on the transgender community of the state. The award is given by Population First and the United Nations Fund for Population Activities.

His works includes subjects as diverse as Mary Kom, Nupi Maanbi ( Transgenders of Manipur ) , Shumang Leela ( traditional indigenous theatre ) , Nupa Amaibi ( Shamans of the Meiteis ) and various video documentaries.

Siddharth Haobijam grew up in the strife torn Indian state of Manipur . Coupled with his own experiences in life which has included illness of different sorts in the family and to himself he sees documentary photography as a healing journey for the documentarian himself . This is reflected in his work which has a personal sensitivity in an objective, factual and balanced way.

A more , updated work list can be seen here : https://siddharthhaobijam.wordpress.com/resume-updatedfeb-2015/