Manipuri romantic fiction is characterized by its focus on love, relationships, and social issues. Many stories revolve around the themes of:
Leima didn’t look up. “And even the gods grow tired of the same old tune.”
The Soul of Imphal: A Guide to Manipuri Romantic Fiction and Story Collections
Manipuri literature features a rich collection of stories ranging from classic romances to modern short story collections and traditional folklore. Key romantic novels include by Kamal, by Anganghal, and Boro Saheb Ongbi Sanatombi by Binodini, alongside popular folk epics like the Khamba-Thoibi Seireng
(1930) by Lamabam Kamal Singh : A cornerstone of modern Manipuri literature, this novel is credited with pioneering the romantic renaissance in the early 20th century. : Boro Saheb Ongbi Sanatombi