The following is a list of prominent people belonging to the Meitei people. Artists Poets and writers Angom Gopi, poet, writer Rajkumar Shitaljit Singh, writer Athletes Dingko Singh , Boxer, Asian Games gold medalist Saikhom Mirabai Chanu , weightlifting, Olympic medallist Entertainers Actors/Actresses Kaiku Rajkumar Musicians Hamom Sadananda Politicians N. Biren Singh, current Chief Minister of Manipur Scholars and Social activists Irom Chanu Sharmila Other notables Military and gallantry award recipients Laishram Jyotin Singh, Ashok Chakra Recipient See also List of people by nationality References Manipur-related lists Meitei