Bollywood actor Kartik Aaryan made his way to yet another huge accomplishment following his victory of Best Actor award at the 72nd National Film Awards for his outstanding acting in the film titled Chandu Champion. In order to play the character of Murlikant Petkar, who was India's first Paralympic gold medallist, the actor went through many emotional and physical changes. In his video that depicts his reaction on receiving the award, Kartik Aaryan can be seen crying, smiling, and hugging his family members.
In his emotional note written along with the video, the actor mentioned that he has been dreaming about this award for a long time.
Kartik shares emotional post after National Award win
The National Film Awards were announced on Saturday, with Kartik Aaryan winning the Best Actor award for his performance in Chandu Champion. He shared a video on social media capturing the moment he and his family learnt about the honour, along with an emotional note.
In the video shared on social media, Kartik is seen watching the National Film Awards announcement on a laptop with his family. As his name is announced, he points towards the screen before celebrating the moment with his loved ones.
Sharing the video, Kartik wrote, 'Still soaking it all in. Some moments are bigger than words, and this is one of them. A dream I've nurtured for years has finally come true. Forever humble and grateful. Best Actor National Award – Chandu Champion.'
Sajid Nadiadwala congratulates Kartik Aaryan
Celebrating the win of Kartik Aaryan, Sajid Nadiadwala wrote on the banner's social media handle; 'A huge, heartfelt congratulations to Kartik Aaryan on winning the National Award for Best Actor for Chandu Champion. Watching Kartik win his first National Award for this film is a moment of pure joy and immense pride for all ofus at Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment. What Kartik did on screen was nothing short of magic. We witnessed him pour his heart into the film to portray Mr. Murlikant Petkar. The physical transformation, the dedication, and the emotional vulnerability he brought to both the set and the screen were truly extraordinary. A massive thank you to Kabir Khan for directing this beautiful story with so much heart, and to every single technician who brought the vision to life. Thank you to everyone who loved our film and stood by our Champion. This is a victory we will cherish and celebrate for a very long time. At Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment, we are proud to back stories that deserve to be told, and this recognition is personal to all of us. A champion was born. A champion was played. And now the nation is celebrating our Champion!'
Performance in Chandu Champion wins acclaim
Kartik delivered one of the most acclaimed performances of his career in Kabir Khan's sports drama Chandu Champion. Based on the life of India's first Paralympic gold medallist, Murlikant Petkar, the film saw Kartik undergo a remarkable physical transformation. His performance was widely praised by critics and audiences, ultimately earning him the National Award for Best Actor.
Kartik Aaryan's work front
As far as his work is concerned, his last film was Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, and that turned out to be one of the biggest box office hits in his career till date. According to Sacnilk, the horror-comedy earned Rs 260.11 crore net at the Indian box office and Rs 400.35 crore globally.
His upcoming films include Naagzilla, romantic drama Tu Meri Main Tera, Main Tera Tu Meri, and Captain India. There are also reports that Bhool Bhulaiyaa 4 is in production, and Kartik will be playing the much-loved character of Rooh Baba once again.
