Kartik Aaryan received the Best Actor Critics’ Choice Award for his performance in Chandu Champion. Known for his commercial successes, he showed a different side with a role that connected well with audiences and critics alike.
Kartik Aaryan honours Indian Armed Forces with emotional tribute after winning Best Actor Award: “We are not just ‘Chandu’… we are Champions”
“This is not just a moment of recognition… it’s a symbol of belief, perseverance, and the power of stories that matter.”
These were the words that echoed through the auditorium as Kartik Aaryan took the stage at the Zee Cine Awards 2025, accepting the Best Actor Critics’ Choice Award for his transformative role in Chandu Champion.
The actor, visibly emotional, opened up about the intense journey behind the film — a project that demanded years of dedication, discipline, and emotional vulnerability.
“We gave this film 2–3 years of our lives — every tear, every drop of sweat, every bruise, early mornings, late nights, learning skills like boxing and swimming… it was all worth it,” he shared, honouring the essence of the story they brought to life.
Chandu Champion is based on the extraordinary life of Murlikant Petkar — India’s first Paralympic gold medalist, a war hero who was shot nine times during the India-Pakistan war and still carried a bullet in his back that led to his paralysis. Kartik’s voice trembled 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 those bullets is still lodged in his back, which led to his paralysis. So I would like to dedicate this to the Indian Armed Forces — who showed the whole world that we are not just ‘Chandu’… we are CHAMPIONS”
In an industry often driven by glamour, Kartik’s tribute was a stirring reminder of the impact of meaningful cinema. It wasn’t just an award speech — it was a salute to resilience, patriotism, and the stories that deserve to be told.
With Chandu Champion emerging as one of his most appreciated performances to date, Kartik Aaryan continues to strengthen his filmography. Following the strong box office run of Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, he is set to collaborate with Anurag Basu on an upcoming musical love story titled Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri. Known for his consistent performances, Kartik is steadily building a career that balances mass appeal with meaningful storytelling.
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