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Debut Actor Rian Mukherjee Triumphs at LAFA 2026
12 Oct
Summary
- Rian Mukherjee won Best Child Actor at LA Film Awards 2026.
- His performance was in the Hindi film Manzil, directed by his father.
- He was recognized among international child actors for his natural presence.
Young Indian actor Rian Mukherjee achieved a significant milestone by winning the Best Child Actor Award at the Los Angeles Film Awards 2026. His performance in the Hindi film 'Manzil,' directed by his father Ram Kamal Mukherjee, earned him this prestigious accolade.
'Manzil,' produced under Dhanbad Talkies and Endeavour Films, tells the story of a writer and a photographer who meet at a resort. Rian portrayed Aron, the son of the writer played by Rituparna Sengupta. His father expressed pride in Rian's natural talent, noting his ability to memorize lines and perform without formal training.
Veteran actor and jury member Jean Vincentelli lauded Rian as a promising talent from India, highlighting his natural screen presence and restrained voice modulation. Rian is the sole Indian recipient of an award at LAFA 2026, with other winners including Jingnu Ning for Best Picture and Phil Aman for Best Actor.
