"Ye sahi mein Chandu nahin Champion hai": Kabir Khan celebrates Kartik Aaryan's National Award win
Mumbai, August 10
Filmmaker Kabir Khan celebrated actor Kartik Aaryan's big win at the National Film Awards for 'Chandu Champion' in a rather sweet way -with a double helping of rasmalai!
In a heartfelt Instagram post, Kabir shared a video capturing the celebrations with Kartik Aaryan and his team. The filmmaker-actor duo can be seen joyfully marking the occasion with a fun rasmalai party, reflecting on the journey that began with the announcement of the sports drama in 2022.
Sharing the video, Kabir penned an emotional note recalling the beginning of their journey. "On the 18th July 2022 Kartik, Sajid and I announced #ChanduChampion ... and the next two years was the most fabulous journey together. We made a film that we will always be very proud of," he wrote.
He further highlighted the significance of the National Award win, noting that the announcement came exactly four years after they first announced the film.
"And exactly 4 years later to the day after our announcement came another announcement that brought the journey full circle - Kartik got the NATIONAL AWARD for Best Actor for CHANDU CHAMPION," Kabir added.
Expressing his pride in Kartik, the filmmaker concluded his post with a playful reference to the film's title: "Ye sahi mein Chandu nahin Champion hai. Aur is khushi mein ek nahi do Rasmalai toh banti hai."
The video captures Kartik and Kabir enjoying the moment together as they celebrate the actor's achievement.
Directed by Kabir Khan and produced by Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment, 'Chandu 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 was released in 2024.
Kartik underwent a significant physical transformation and intensive training to portray the athlete on screen. His performance received widespread appreciation from audiences and critics upon the film's release.
At the 72nd National Film Awards, Kartik and Mammootty were jointly honoured with the Best Actor in a Leading Role award for their performances in 'Chandu Champion' and 'Bramayugam', respectively.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Rasmalai party is the perfect way to celebrate! Kabir Khan and Kartik make such a great duo. Chandu Champion was such an inspiring film – Murlikant Petkar's story needed to be told, and Kartik did it justice.
Nice to see Bollywood celebrating genuine talent and hard work. Kartik has come a long way and this recognition feels truly earned. The camaraderie between him and Kabir Khan is heartwarming.
To be honest, I wasn't a big fan of Kartik earlier, but his dedication in Chandu Champion changed my opinion completely. The way he embodied the role of a Paralympic champion – truly remarkable. And Kabir Khan's direction was top-notch!
This is what cinema should be about – telling stories of real heroes like Murlikant Petkar. Glad to see the National Awards recognizing such meaningful work. Also, Kabir Khan's post is so wholesome! 🙌
Kartik Aaryan getting a National Award is proof that hard work never goes unnoticed. His journey from being an outsider to this level is an inspiration for many. Kabir Khan's emotional post made me teary-eyed! 🥺🥳
Well-deserved win! But I wish more films like Chandu Champion were made that highlight the stories
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