Chandu Champion turns 1: Kartik Aaryan starrer heads to Shanghai Film Festival 1 : Bollywood News

A year after its theatrical release, Chandu Champion continues to script history. The Kabir Khan directorial, starring Kartik Aaryan as India’s first Paralympic gold medalist Murlikant Petkar, has just added two prestigious international awards to its glowing list of accolades.

Chandu Champion turns 1: Kartik Aaryan starrer heads to Shanghai Film Festival

At the recently concluded New York Indie Film Festival Awards, Chandu Champion won Best Film while Kartik Aaryan clinched Best Actor, a resounding affirmation of his transformative and emotionally stirring performance. The biographical sports drama, which showcases the relentless spirit of a forgotten hero, has resonated deeply with audiences across the globe — a journey now set to continue as the film heads to the 27th Shanghai International Film Festival.

Celebrating the film’s one-year milestone, director Kabir Khan took to social media with pride: “ONE YEAR and the Champion is still running strong… #ChanduChampion is selected for the @shanghaiinternationalff and it’s picked up another 2 awards – BEST FILM & BEST ACTOR – this time in New York.”

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Kartik Aaryan’s portrayal of Murlikant Petkar was hailed as a career-defining turn. From a complete physical transformation to intense emotional depth, Aaryan captured the essence of a fighter with sheer conviction — a performance now receiving global recognition. Backed by Sajid Nadiadwala’s Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment, the film is also credited for sparking renewed conversations around unsung sports legends in India.

As Chandu Champion enters its second year, the legacy of its story — and the man who brought it to life on screen — continues to inspire, proving that champions don’t stop at the finish line.

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