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Lukanand

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Lukanand Kshetrimayum is an Indian actor, model, filmmaker and YouTuber. He is native to Manipur. He is a winner of the 10th Garnier Men Mega Mister North East 2019.[1] He is a winner of the national title of Mister International India 2019.[2][3] He is a winner of the first runner-up title at the Grand Finale of the 14th Mr International 2022 event held in the Philippines.[4][5][6] He is an awardee of the Mister Derma World International.[7][8]

Early life

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Lukanand Kshetrimayum (Meitei: ꯂꯨꯀꯥꯅꯟꯗ ꯈꯦꯇ꯭ꯔꯤꯃꯌꯨꯝ) is born to Ksh Bimal and Elangbam Sujata.[9] He is a resident of Moirangkhom Bokulmakhong, Imphal West district. He is the youngest among three brothers.[10][11]

He did his schooling from Maria Montessori Senior School in Imphal.[12]

Career in modeling

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Lukanand (Meitei: ꯂꯨꯀꯥꯅꯟ꯭ꯗ) achieved the top place in the 10th Garnier Men Mega Mister North East 2019.[13] He was given the national title of Mister International India 2019.[14][15] He won the first runner-up title at the Grand Finale of the 14th Mr International 2022 event held in the Philippines.[16][17][18] He was awarded the Mister Derma World International.[19][20]

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.[21][22][23]

Filmography

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Lukanand Kshetrimayum directed many films, including Asengba Saktam (Meitei: ꯑꯁꯦꯡꯕ ꯁꯛꯇꯝ, 2014), Meitan Araba (Meitei: ꯃꯩꯇꯥꯟ ꯑꯔꯥꯕꯥ, 2019), among many.[24] He also produced three songs in 2021, namely Laibak Pheida (Meitei: ꯂꯥꯏꯕꯛ ꯐꯩꯗꯥ), Meitan Araba (Meitei: ꯃꯩꯇꯥꯟ ꯑꯔꯥꯕ) and Hanglanu (Meitei: ꯍꯪꯂꯅꯨ).[25]

References

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  1. "Lukanand Kshetrimayum Jonathan Thangeo and Sonam Bhutia win 10th Men Mega Mister North East 20190810". e-pao.net. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
  2. Akoijam, Jeet (2019-08-19). "Lukanand Kshetrimayum and Langpoklakpam Melody bring laurels to Manipur with momentous victories". News from Manipur - Imphal Times. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
  3. "Imphal lad Lukanand Kshetrimayum bags Mister India International title". ANI News. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
  4. "Mr International 2022: Manipur boy Lukanand Kshetrimayum bags 1st runner-up title". India Today NE (in Hindi). 2022-10-31. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
  5. "Manipur's Lukanand Kshetrimayum bags 1st runner-up title at 14th Mister International". Northeast Live. 2022-10-31. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
  6. "Mr International 2022: Manipur youth Lukanand Kshetrimayum wins 1st runner-up title". Sentinel Assam. 2022-11-01. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
  7. "Lukanand Kshetrimayum 1st runner up title at 14th Mister International contest 2022". e-pao.net. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
  8. "14th Mister International contest held at Philippines : 31st oct22 ~ E-Pao! Headlines". e-pao.net. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
  9. "Mr International 2022: Manipur youth Lukanand Kshetrimayum wins 1st runner-up title". Sentinel Assam. 2022-11-01. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
  10. "Lukanand returns to hero's welcome". www.thesangaiexpress.com. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
  11. "Mr International 2022: Manipur Youth Receives Rousing Welcome At Imphal Airport | Ukhrul Times". 2022-11-02. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
  12. "Manipur's Lukanand Kshetrimayum bags 1st runner-up title at 14th Mister International". Northeast Live. 2022-10-31. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
  13. "Lukanand Kshetrimayum Jonathan Thangeo and Sonam Bhutia win 10th Men Mega Mister North East 20190810". e-pao.net. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
  14. Akoijam, Jeet (2019-08-19). "Lukanand Kshetrimayum and Langpoklakpam Melody bring laurels to Manipur with momentous victories". News from Manipur - Imphal Times. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
  15. "Imphal lad Lukanand Kshetrimayum bags Mister India International title". ANI News. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
  16. "Mr International 2022: Manipur boy Lukanand Kshetrimayum bags 1st runner-up title". India Today NE (in Hindi). 2022-10-31. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
  17. "Manipur's Lukanand Kshetrimayum bags 1st runner-up title at 14th Mister International". Northeast Live. 2022-10-31. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
  18. "Mr International 2022: Manipur youth Lukanand Kshetrimayum wins 1st runner-up title". Sentinel Assam. 2022-11-01. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
  19. "Lukanand Kshetrimayum 1st runner up title at 14th Mister International contest 2022". e-pao.net. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
  20. "14th Mister International contest held at Philippines : 31st oct22 ~ E-Pao! Headlines". e-pao.net. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
  21. "Mr International 2022 Lukanand Kshetrimayum highlights burning Manipur in International pageant". Imphal Free Press. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
  22. "Mister International 2022, Lukanand Kshetrimayum Seeks Global Attention On Manipur Crisis | Ukhrul Times". 2023-10-24. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
  23. "Lukanand wears Linthoingambi's "last gaze" on jacket at 15th Mister International". www.thesangaiexpress.com. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
  24. "Manipur's Lukanand Kshetrimayum bags 1st runner-up title at 14th Mister International". Northeast Live. 2022-10-31. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
  25. "Manipur's Lukanand Kshetrimayum bags 1st runner-up title at 14th Mister International". Northeast Live. 2022-10-31. Retrieved 2024-09-23.