Mengu Suokhrie
Menguse-ü Süokhrie (born 16 September 1987), better known by her stage name Mengu Suokhrie, is an Indian Naga language singer-songwriter and actress from Nagaland. She came into prominence with her debut album Love Is All We Need. She also starred in the 2017 film Nana: A Tale of Us.
Early life
Menguse-ü Süokhrie was born on 16 September 1987, in Kohima, Nagaland to an Angami Naga family of the Lhise-mia Thinuo (L-Khel) of Kohima Village.
Suokhrie had vocal lessons on Classical and Contemporary music. She attended Ministers' Hill Baptist Higher Secondary School in Kohima, Nagaland from 2004 to 2006. She did her graduation from Baptist College, Kohima.
Career
In 2017, Suokhrie starred in the Nagamese film Nana: A Tale of Us. The film was directed by Tiakümzük Aier and produced by Aoyimti Youth Ministry. In the film, Suokhrie plays the role of Ano. The film was a success in Nagaland.
In 2025, Suokhrie played her role as Esther Shipong in the second season of the Prime series Paatal Lok.
Film
Year |
Title |
Role |
Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
2013 |
True Love Will Wait |
Herself |
Short film |
2017 |
Nana: A Tale of Us |
Ano |
|
2018 |
Between the Silence |
Mother |
Short film |
Television
Year |
Title |
Role |
Notes |
Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 |
Paatal Lok |
Esther Shipong |
Season 2 |
Film
Year |
Award |
Category |
Work |
Result |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2021 |
Prag Cine Awards |
Best Actress |
Nana: A Tale of Us |
Music
Year |
Award |
Category |
Song |
Result |
Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2015 |
Music Awards of Nagaland |
Best Gospel |
"Love Is All We Need" |
||
2015 |
Music Awards of Nagaland |
Best Duet |
"Till We Turn Grey" featuring Vizho Thakro |
External links
- Mengu Suokhrie on Instagram
- Mengu Suokhrie on Facebook