[5][6] Manipur State Film Development Society (MSFDS) described him as an Encyclopedia of Manipuri cinema.

R.K. Bidur Singh was the founding president of the Manipur Film Journalist/Critics Association (MFJCA).

[15][16][17][18] The citation for the National Award reads, "For taking the readers to a state little known to our film makers.

He understands cinema like few others, bringing with him an open mindset that accepts the plurality of thought.

He upholds the cause of regional film makers and his ability to focus on cultural relativity does not leave him even when he talks of international cinema.