Kartik Aryan completes 2 years of Chandu Champion, hints at comeback
Kartik Aaryan celebrated two years of Chandu Champion with a heartfelt note reflecting on the film and his transformation. The actor thanked director Kabir Khan and the team and promised that Champion will be back.
Actor Karthik Aryan completes two years Chandu Champion on Sunday with a note about the film and a promise of what would happen next. Sharing excerpts from the film, the actor recalled his journey playing the role of India’s first Paralympic gold medalist Murlikant Petkar and said, “Champions will return!”
In his post, Aryan described the film as the most special film of his life and highlighted its emotional and physical demands. Petkar also talked about the impact of the film and said that it gave his story a bigger voice and wider awareness and recognition.
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“Two years ago, I stepped into the shoes of a man the world had forgotten, and it reminded me of everything I believed in,” Aryan wrote. He added, “I’m not sure I’ve fully put it into words yet, but I’ll try. This film isn’t just about a man who refused to give up, it’s about wounds that become medals, failures that become comebacks.”
He reflected that the 18 kilos he lost were nothing compared to everything he had achieved and achieved Chandu Champion The most special film of his life.
Recalling his preparation for the role, Aryan wrote, “To play Murlikant Petkar, I had to become someone I had never been before. Every morning, every drop of sweat, every moment of self-doubt on the set – it was not acting. It was living.” He said Chandu’s story taught him that people laugh at a dream before appreciating it and the finish line belongs to those who keep running.
Aryan thanked “Kabir sir” for believing in the story, “Sajid sir” for making it possible and the crew members who supported him during the shoot, including those who ran with him at 5 in the morning and pushed him when he wanted to stop. He ended his note with, “PS can’t wait any longer to share with you what we have in store for you. just wait a little (Just wait a little longer) The Champions will return!”
Petkar on the impact of the film
talking to Hindustan TimesPetkar said, “It’s been quite a transformational period since the film was released. The film didn’t just tell my story – it gave it a much bigger voice and reached people across generations.”
She further added, “The thing that has changed the most for me is the level of awareness and recognition. Earlier, very few people knew about my journey or about India’s Paralympic history, but today, many people come up to me and tell how the film inspired them or changed their perspective on resilience and determination.”
Petkar said that reliving his journey on screen reminded him of his struggles and difficulties, but also made him realize the strength and purpose behind them. “It gave me a renewed sense of pride and gratitude,” he said.
Directed by Kabir Khan and produced by Sajid Nadiadwala, Chandu Champion It received mixed to positive reviews from critics. India Today has given the film 3 stars in its review.