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Bengali Film Director Shares Top Honor at Toronto Fest
4 Nov
Summary
- Ram Kamal Mukherjee won Best Director at IIFFT for Lokkhikantopur Local.
- He shared the honor with Bollywood director Kabir Khan for Chandu Champion.
- The film also won Best Supporting Actress at a previous award ceremony.
National Award-winning filmmaker Ram Kamal Mukherjee has earned the Best Director honor at the 11th International Indian Film Festival of Toronto (IIFFT). He shared this prestigious award for his Bengali film Lokkhikantopur Local with acclaimed Bollywood director Kabir Khan, recognized for his film Chandu Champion. This international accolade adds to Mukherjee's growing list of achievements, including a National Film Award in 2023 for his Hindi short film Ek Duaa.
Mukherjee expressed his deep emotion regarding the international recognition for a film in his native language, emphasizing its personal significance. He highlighted that Lokkhikantopur Local celebrates often-unnoticed stories woven into the fabric of Indian life. Sharing the honor with Kabir Khan, a filmmaker he admires, made the moment particularly special for him. He dedicated the award to his producer, Sangita Sinha, and the directorial team, expressing gratitude for the IIFFT jury's appreciation of the film's content.
Lokkhikantopur Local, produced by Sangita Sinha under Angel Creations, also stars Sinha in a pivotal role. The film features a notable cast including Rituparna Sengupta, Paoli Dam, and Kaushik Ganguly. Earlier in 2026, the film received the Best Supporting Actress award for Chandrayee Ghosh at the West Bengal Film Journalists Awards, underscoring its critical acclaim.
