Kartik shared this photo. (courtesy: kartik aryan,
New Delhi:
Kartik Aaryan is all set for his upcoming film Chandu ChampionDirected by Kabir Khan, this film created records even before it hit the big screen. Wondering how? Chandu Champion has become the first film to announce its advance booking at Dubai’s iconic Burj Khalifa. Celebrating the big moment, Kartik shared a video on Instagram on Sunday. In the clip, the Burj Khalifa is lit up with shots of Kartik Aaryan’s character Murlikant Petkar in the film. A few seconds later, the names of Kartik Aaryan, director Kabir Khan and producer Sajid Nadiadwala flash on the world’s tallest building. Finally, we see the message, “Advance booking June 9,” followed by the film’s title and release date – June 14.
In the caption, Kartik Aaryan wrote, “Advance booking starts now!! 5 days left, book your tickets now.”
On Saturday, Kartik Aaryan posted before and after photos showing his dramatic physical transformation Chandu ChampionThe note attached with the post read, “From 39% body fat to 7% body fat!! From being an ‘insomnia’ to a ‘fitness enthusiast’, it has surely been a year and a half journey to remember for me. The life of the living legend Mr. Murlikant Petkar not only made me a stronger person but also instilled the belief that if you can dream it, you can achieve it… nothing is impossible.”
Kartik Aaryan said, “Earlier mummy used to say, son go to the gym but nowadays the situation is such that she has to call and tell him, son come back from the gym [Initially mom used to say, go hit the gym and these days, she has to call and say, please come back from the gym.],
Earlier, director Kabir Khan spoke about Kartik Aaryan’s big transformation. india todayHe said, “It was not an easy transition. It was not an easy journey. I had to put together a huge team of physical trainers, physiotherapists, dieticians, boxing coaches, swimming coaches and wrestling coaches. It was a huge team. And indeed, for 1.5 years, Kartik has lived the life of an athlete. He would wake up early in the morning, go to the gym, eat and then go for a boxing session. Then he would come back and sleep. We also had to monitor his sleep.”
Chandu Champion Jointly backed by Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment and Kabir Khan Films.
