Haobam Paban Kumar is an Indian filmmaker from state of Manipur.

Kumar's films and documentaries have been screened in several places across the globe.

[5][6] Kumar's documentary AFSPA 1958 in 2006 was one of the highly critical and widely appreciated films across the globe for his daredevil attempt to showcase the harsh reality of the ill effects of Armed Forces Special Power Act in Manipur state.

[7] Kumar’s other films The First Leap (2008), Mr India (2009) and Ruptured Spring (2012) have also been appreciated.

[8] Kumar's Phum Shang (Floating Life) on Loktak lake,[9] the largest freshwater lake in northeast India which is characterized by its unique floating biomass, has also brought laurels for the filmmaker.