Kartik Aaryan Meets Real Chandu Champion AKA Murlikant Petkar; Expresses Gratitude
Kartik Aaryan is receiving praise for his performance in Chandu Champion. He recently took to Instagram to share a heartfelt note expressing his gratitude towards Murlikant Petkar, India's first-ever Paralympic gold medalist, whose life inspired the film.
Kartik Aaryan, known for his compelling performances, has been making waves with his role in Kabir Khan's latest film, Chandu Champion. The actor recently took to Instagram to share a heartfelt note expressing his gratitude towards Murlikant Petkar, India's first-ever Paralympic gold medalist, whose life inspired the film.
Kartik Aaryan Meets the Real Chandu Champion Murlikant PetkarOn Thursday, Kartik posted a behind-the-scenes (BTS) video of his initial meeting with Petkar. Reflecting on their encounter, he expressed his admiration for Petkar's determination and strong willpower. Kartik noted, "I was amazed to see the way he was," highlighting Petkar's humble nature despite his historic achievements.
In the video, director Kabir Khan warmly welcomes Petkar's family, while Kartik receives appreciation for his performance. The actor likened Petkar's praise to a 'medal' for him. Sharing the video, Kartik wrote, "Couldn't have imagined a non-swimmer like myself swimming without the use of legs. Meet the real champion who inspired me to achieve the impossible @murlikantpetkar."
Kartik continued, "Firstly, thank you for being you and being a living inspiration. Your story was important for everyone to know - to make everyone believe in themselves. When Kabir sir narrated Chandu Champion for the first time, I didn't believe that this could be a true story. Aapne ek zindagi mein, anek zindagiyan jo jee hain!! From not being able to believe your story in the first place to living your extraordinary life for almost two years, it's been an incredible experience and an utmost honour. My life has changed ever since you have entered it. I have never received so much love and appreciation for my work before, as I'm getting for Chandu Champion. It's overwhelming! Really fortunate that I got the opportunity to meet you and relive some unbelievable, magical, and inspiring moments of your life. Actor banna safal ho gaya #Gratitude #ChanduChampion."
Just a couple of days earlier, Kartik shared a series of pictures with young kids he met at the theatre during a screening of the film. He described the encounter as a "priceless moment," captioning the photos, "Some priceless moments of joy and pride, interacting with real champions in theatres... #Gratitude. #ChanduChampion in theatres."
About Chandu ChampionChandu Champion tells the inspiring tale of a determined athlete. Kartik Aaryan portrays Chandu in this film, which is based on the life of Murlikant Petkar, India's first Paralympic gold medalist in freestyle swimming. The film has garnered praise from fans, critics, and industry peers alike. Veteran actor Shabana Azmi recently appreciated Kartik's portrayal, sharing a picture with him from the film's screening