Actor
Gugun Kipgen
Based In
New Delhi, India
Origin
Imphal, Manipur, India
Years Active
2024–Present
Gugun Kipgen Biography
Gugun Kipgen – Full Information
- Full Name: Gugun Kipgen
- Profession: Child Actor
- Nationality: Indian
- Home State: Manipur, India
- Community: Kuki (Thadou) community
- Education: Reportedly studying in school (Class 6 as of 2026)
- Known For: Lead role in the Manipuri film Boong (2024)
- Father’s Profession: Manipur Police Officer
- Current Residence: New Delhi, India
- Schooling: Private school education in Imphal; continuing studies in Delhi
- Education Level (2026): Class 6 Student
Career Highlight
| Year | Project / Achievement |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Boong (Acting Debut) |
| 2024 | Lead Role as Brojendro “Boong” Kipgen in Boong |
| 2024 | Boong premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) |
| 2025 | Special Mention – Best Actor (Male) at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne |
| 2025 | Gained national and international recognition as a promising child actor |
| 2025 | Boong received global acclaim, further increasing his popularity |
Awards List
| Year | Award | Category | Award Name | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Indian Film Festival of Melbourne Awards | Best Actor (Male) | Special Mention | Boong | Won |
| 2025 | Indian Film Festival of Melbourne Awards | Best Film (for Boong) | Official Selection | Boong | Nominated |
| 2024 | Toronto International Film Festival | Centrepiece Programme Selection | Official Selection | Boong | Selected |
About Gugun Kipgen
Gugun Kipgen is an Indian child actor best known for playing the lead role in Boong (2024).
He is famous for portraying Boong in the Manipuri coming-of-age film Boong.
He is from Imphal, Manipur, India.
His acting debut was Boong (2024).
Yes, he received a Special Mention for Best Actor (Male) at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2025.