: Authors like Hijam Anganghal (author of Jahera , a love story between a Meetei boy and a Muslim girl) and Rajkumar Shitaljit Singh used romance to critique social hypocrisy and class differences.
From the legendary folklore of Khamba-Thoibi to modern-day digital series on social media, Manipuri romantic fiction has evolved into a vibrant genre that explores the complexities of love, sacrifice, and identity. The Evolution of Romantic Fiction in Manipur
: The cornerstone of Manipuri romantic fiction is Dr. Lamabam Kamal’s Madhabi (1930) , a story of love and sacrifice that remains a gem of modern literature.
