Mumbai, October 15: Real-life hero Murlikant Petkar, India’s first Paralympic gold medalist, has showered love and appreciation on actor Kartik Aaryan after the latter won his first-ever Filmfare Best Actor Award for his powerful performance in the film Chandu Champion.
As per agency report, Kartik Aaryan received widespread acclaim for his portrayal of Petkar in the film, directed by Kabir Khan. His performance earned him the Best Actor trophy at the 70th Filmfare Awards 2025, marking a major milestone in his career.
Kartik underwent an intense physical and emotional transformation to play the role, undergoing rigorous training and preparation to capture not only Petkar’s athletic discipline but also his indomitable spirit. The film brought to life the inspiring journey of India’s first Paralympic champion, highlighting his perseverance, courage, and resilience.
Murlikant Petkar, deeply moved by Kartik’s achievement, expressed his admiration through a heartfelt social media post. Sharing Kartik’s picture, he wrote, “Congratulations to Kartik Aaryan for winning the Best Actor Award at the 70th Filmfare Awards 2025 for Chandu Champion! This being your first Filmfare Best Actor award makes it even more special. Your talent and dedication shine through this achievement, and you truly deserve this honor. Heartfelt congratulations also to director Kabir Khan for crafting such an inspiring film with passion and vision. Your creativity has left a lasting mark on Indian cinema. Wishing you both continued success and many more accolades ahead.”
Following this career-defining moment, Kartik Aaryan is set to appear in Karan Johar’s upcoming romantic comedy Tu Mera Main Teri, Main Tera Tu Meri, marking his first collaboration with Dharma Productions. He also has an untitled love story directed by Anurag Basu and the much-anticipated action thriller Naagzilla lined up in his future projects.
