EntertainmentPosted at: Oct 15 2025 3:43PM


Murlikant Petkar applauds Kartik Aaryan's Filmfare triumph for 'Chandu Champion'

Mumbai, Oct 15 (UNI) Real-life hero Murlikant Petkar showered immense affection and praise on reel-life hero Kartik Aryan, after the actor earned his first Filmfare Award for Best Actor for his compelling portrayal in 'Chandu Champion'.
Aaryan put his heart, soul and tireless effort into playing Petkar in the film "Chandu Champion". He lived the character through intense physical transformation, rigorous training, and emotional preparation. He brought to life not only the perseverance of India's first Paralympic gold medalist but also his indomitable spirit on screen.
Taking to Instagram, Petkar shared a moving message for the actor, lauding his dedication and artistry. Sharing Aaryan and filmmaker Kabir Khan's picture holding the trophy, Petkar captioned, "Congratulations, Kartik Aaryan, on winning the 70th Hyundai Filmfare Best Actors Award 2025 in collaboration with Gujarat Tourism for the film Chandu Champion. What a remarkable achievement, especially as this marks your very first Filmfare Best Actor Award. This is a significant moment in your career, and you truly deserve it!
A heartfelt congratulations also goes out to Kabir Khan for directing this remarkable film with such vision and passion. Your creativity and hard work have undoubtedly made a significant impact."
Riding high on this monumental success, Aaryan is now gearing up for his next ventures: Karan Johar's romantic comedy "Tu Mera Main Teri Main Tera Tu Meri", which will mark his collaboration with Dharma Productions, an untitled love story helmed by Anurag and the fantasy action film "Naagzilla". UNI NST SSP
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