Lukanand Kshetrimayum is an Indian model, filmmaker and YouTuber from Manipur who works in the Manipur film industry. He represented India in the Mr. International 2022 beauty pageant in the Philippines and emerged as the runner-up in the pageant.
Wiki/Biography
Lukanand Kshetrimayum was born on Sunday, September 8, 2002 in Imphal, Manipur (age 20; as of 2022). His zodiac sign is Virgo.
He was educated at Maria Montessori High School in Imphal. While studying in school, Lukanand participated in some CBSE school filmmaking competitions.
appearance
Height (approximately): 5′10″
Weight (approximately): 65kg
Hair color: black
Eye color: black
Body Measurements (Approximately): Chest 40″, Waist 30″, Biceps 14″
family
Lukanand is the son of Ksh Bimal and Elangbam Sujata. It is understood that his father belonged to the first batch of Sainik schools in Imphal city.
Profession
Film directing and music videos
Lukanand Kshetrimayum started working as a film director when he was just eight years old. He has directed Manipur dramas such as Ram Lakshman (2010), Thambal Pareng (2010) and TAK (2011). In 2013, he directed the Manipur documentary Sangai. He later directed the Manipur films Asengba Saktam (2014) and Meitan Araba (2019). Meitan Araba was screened at Manipur Film Development Society, Imphal. The film won seven awards at SSS Manifa 2019 and won two awards at the 12th Manipuri State Film Awards.
In 2021, he released two songs in Manipur, “Laibak Pheida” and “Hanglanu”.
modeling
Lukanand Kshetrimayum started his modeling career in 2016, doing print shoots for various handloom brands like Wangkhei Phee Mantri’s. He also walked as the highlight of Wangkhei Phee Mantri’s Handloom Fashion Showcase.
Lukanand participated and won the Garnier Men Mr. Super North East contest held in Guwahati, Assam on August 8, 2019. During the event, he was also awarded the title of Mr. International India.
In the same year, he appeared as a judge at Youth Conclave, a fashion competition at B. Borooah College, Guwahati.
Lukanand represented India at the 14th Mr. International Pageant (2022) held at the New Frontier Theater in Cubao, Quezon City, Philippines. About 35 players from around the world took part in the competition, with Kshetrimayum finishing second after Manu Franco of the Dominican Republic. Lukanand also received the Mister Dermaworld International Special Award in the beauty pageant.
Awards
- Manipur feature film Meitanaraba wins Best Film Director Award (2019)
- Governor’s Award for “Best Student in Extracurricular Activities” (2019)
Facts/Trivia
- Lukanand is a fitness enthusiast and follows a strict workout regimen.
- After becoming the runner-up in the Mister International 2022 men’s beauty pageant, Lukanand addressed the audience and said that for him, winning is about celebrating someone’s success. He said,
Victory is about celebrating each other. Whether you win or lose, if you can celebrate someone’s success, that’s a win to me. Today I celebrate Dominican success, which is also a success for me. This is how we grow, empower and uplift the entire world. Winning isn’t just about becoming that person, it’s about making that person better, so we should celebrate it that way. “
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