Lukanand Kshetrimayum

Lukanand Kshetrimayum is an Indian actor, film director, Mister India 2019, Mister International 2022, global pageant leader, from the Meitei ethnicity of Imphal, Manipur who predominantly works in Asia, primarily in India & Philippines. He gained international recognition when he was officially awarded the title of Mister International 2022. Following his tenure, he made a notable transition into the organization's leadership, serving as the Managing Director of the Mister International brand at the age of 22. This role established him as one of the youngest individuals to hold a senior executive position in the global pageantry industry. 

Beyond pageantry, Kshetrimayum is an award-winning filmmaker whose interest in the direction began at the age of eight. He is best known for his debut feature film, Meitan Araba (2019), which he directed at the age of 16. The film earned him significant critical acclaim, including Manipur State Film Award and the Best Director Award for his film Meitan Araba.

 Early life 
Lukanand Kshetrimayum () was born in Imphal, Manipur, he youngest son of Dr. Sucheta Elangbam and Kshetrimayum Bimal Singh. He hails from a distinguished lineage; his maternal grandfather was Elangbam Sonamani Singh, a retired Indian Administrative Service and a celebrated Sahitya Akademi award-winning author. His grandmother, Rajkumari Kamalasana, was of royal descent, raised in the Royal Palace of Imphal. 

 Career in Modelling 
Lukanand () achieved the top place in the 10th Garnier Men Mega Mister North East 2019. He was given the national title of Mister India 2019. He won the first runner-up title at the Grand Finale of the 14th Mr International 2022 event held in the Philippines.
He was awarded the Mister Derma World International.

In 2023, Lukanand took part in the grand finale of the 15th Edition of Mister International pageant held at Baguio, Cordillera Hall, Baguio Country Club, Baguio, Philippines. In the event, he focused on 'Burning Manipur' and took public attention to raise awareness regarding narco-terrorism happening in Manipur.

 Filmography 
Lukanand Kshetrimayum directed many films, including Asengba Saktam (, 2014), Meitan Araba (, 2019), among many.
He also produced three songs in 2021, namely Laibak Pheida (), Meitan Araba () and Hanglanu ().

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Category:Meitei people
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Category:Filmmakers
Category:Indian activists
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