New Delhi: Karthik Aryan gave one of the most warm and stirring moments of the evening as he gave home to the Best Actor Critics Choice Award for his compelling performance in ‘Chandu Champion’. Known for her commercial hits, Arin once again proved that she is just more than the box office, she is a storyteller in the heart that is committed to the roles that inspire and echo deeply.
“This is not just a moment of recognition … it is a symbol of faith, perseverance and power of stories. ,
These were the words that echoed through the auditorium as Karthik Aryan took a stage for the Zee Cine Awards 2025, accepting the Best Actor Critics Choice Award for his transformative role in Chandu Champion.
The actor, blind emotional, opened about the intensive journey behind the film, a project that demands years of dedication, discipline and emotional vulnerability. Karthik said, “We gave this film 2-3 years of our life – every tear, every drop of every drop, every injury, early morning, late night, boxing and swimming skills … It was all worth it,” “” “” “” “” “” “” “” “” “” “” ”
Chandu is based on champion Murlikant Petkar’s extraordinary life-India’s first Paralympic gold medalist, a war hero, who was shot nine times during the Indo-Pakistan War and still shot in his back, causing paralysis.
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Karthik’s voice shook with pride as he said, “Murlikant Petkar ji was not only a sports person, he was also a war hero. During the India-Pakistan War, he was shot nine times, and one of the bullets is still recorded in his back, causing him a paralysis. So I would like to dedicate it to the Indian armed forces – who showed the whole world that we are not just ‘Chandu’ … We are champions. ,
Karthik’s heart -wrenching tribute reminded of the influence of meaningful cinema. This was not just an award speech, it was flexibility, patriotism, and a salute to stories that deserve to be told.
On the work front, Karthik Aryan has continued his impressive trajectory with a powerful slate of further films, with a back to back blockbuster and performance by critics. After the record-breaking success of Bhool Bhulaiya 3, he is ready for Anurag Basu and ‘Tu Meri Main Terra Tur Tu Meri’.
