New Delhi: A heart-touching video of Indian para-athlete Navdeep Singh’s joyous meeting with Bollywood star Kartik Aryan and director Kabir Khan at Rashtrapati Bhavan is going viral on social media.
The video highlights the strong bond between Navdeep and Karthik, emphasizing the importance of celebrating the achievements of para-athletes and the role of cinema in sharing impactful stories.
In the video, Navdeep Singh looks quite thrilled as he warmly welcomes Kartik Aryan and Kabir Khan, hugs and has a lively conversation with them.
Watch the viral video below!
This poignant moment reflects the intersection of cinema and sports in honoring champions like Muralikant Petkar, reminding us of the unifying power of storytelling to celebrate real-life heroes.
Leading personality of Indian sports Murlikant Petkar has been honored with the Arjuna Award (Lifetime Achievement) for his unique contribution. His incredible journey – from surviving nine bullet wounds in the India-Pakistan war of 1965 to becoming India’s first Paralympic gold medalist in 1972 – is truly remarkable.
The prestigious Arjuna Awards ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 17 celebrated the remarkable achievements of Murlikant Petkar by conferring him with the Arjuna Award.
Kartik Aaryan, who portrayed the extraordinary journey of Muralikant Petkar in Chandu Champion, has earned widespread praise for his performance, with many calling it ‘National Award-worthy’. Earlier, the actor expressed his appreciation towards Petkar, saying, “Your win feels personal, sir… Congratulations to the real champion! Words can’t fully express the feeling. You are finally getting that recognition “You deserve it, and we’re all very proud of you.” , Sir.”
The presence of Kartik Aryan and Kabir Khan at today’s Arjun Awards ceremony serves as another tribute to Petkar’s extraordinary story. His long-awaited recognition through the Arjuna Award celebrates his tireless dedication and resilience, with today’s event marking the pinnacle of his inspiring journey.
