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Kartik Aaryan pens a heartfelt note on winning National Award for Best Actor
Updated on: 23 September, 2026 01:05 PM IST |Kavya Agarwal
Kartik Aaryan pens a heartfelt note on winning National Award for Best Actor
Kartik Aaryan recently hit the headlines when it was announced that he has won the National Film Award 2026 for his extraordinary work in “Chandu Champion”. On September 22, 2026, the ceremony for National Film Awards took place where Kartik Aaryan received the honor by President Droupadi Murmu.
After attending the prestigious ceremony, Kartik Aaryan took to his social media handle to share the glimpse from the ceremony. Not just that, but he also added a heartfelt note talking about how he was just a guy from Gwalior with dreams. He also shared how it was for him to see the dreams come true. While reminiscing his entire life, he wrote, “Looking back affectionately with a smile at that mumma’s boy from Gwalior who dared to dream of becoming an actor from an environment, जहां लोग ऐसे सपनों पर हँसकर आगे बढ़ जाते हैं. Finally, I witnessed and lived the moment... still numb with excitement and nervousness… A dream of a small town boy... the dream of every actor in the country... The National Award for Best Actor?️ ‘Chandu Nahi, Champiyon hai Main’ ?? I will always be grateful and indebted to Kabir sir and Sajid sir for trusting me with the responsibility of playing India’s first Paralympic Gold Champion- Murlikant Petkar sir on the big screen. The journey was extremely painful, but the result is as sweet as rasmalai! I feel humbled and emotional at the same time.. The only constant companions in this long journey have been my belief in myself, my backbone - my parents’ blessings, their unconditional love and support, my friends’ encouragement at every juncture when I was losing hope, and my team, who works tirelessly to make my work life smooth. Thank you to everyone who has been part of this impossible journey. I would love to share my biggest honour with every Paralympian in the country and with everyone who dares to dream the impossible and never gives up! Thanks to the respected Jury, I&B Ministry and the honourable president @presidentofindia for the moment?❤️ In the end, I would like to believe and say that this is just the beginning of many more milestones to come...?
गणपति बप्पा मोरया ?”
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https://www.instagram.com/p/Ddl_aSEtzXF/?hl=en
He won the award jointly with Mammootty for his performance in Bramayugam. Directed by Kabir Khan and produced by Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment, Chandu Champion tells the inspiring tale of a determined athlete. Kartik Aaryan portrayed the role of Chandu in this film, which is based on the life of Murlikant Petkar, India`s first Paralympic gold medalist in freestyle swimming. The film was released in 2024.
After attending the prestigious ceremony, Kartik Aaryan took to his social media handle to share the glimpse from the ceremony. Not just that, but he also added a heartfelt note talking about how he was just a guy from Gwalior with dreams. He also shared how it was for him to see the dreams come true. While reminiscing his entire life, he wrote, “Looking back affectionately with a smile at that mumma’s boy from Gwalior who dared to dream of becoming an actor from an environment, जहां लोग ऐसे सपनों पर हँसकर आगे बढ़ जाते हैं. Finally, I witnessed and lived the moment... still numb with excitement and nervousness… A dream of a small town boy... the dream of every actor in the country... The National Award for Best Actor?️ ‘Chandu Nahi, Champiyon hai Main’ ?? I will always be grateful and indebted to Kabir sir and Sajid sir for trusting me with the responsibility of playing India’s first Paralympic Gold Champion- Murlikant Petkar sir on the big screen. The journey was extremely painful, but the result is as sweet as rasmalai! I feel humbled and emotional at the same time.. The only constant companions in this long journey have been my belief in myself, my backbone - my parents’ blessings, their unconditional love and support, my friends’ encouragement at every juncture when I was losing hope, and my team, who works tirelessly to make my work life smooth. Thank you to everyone who has been part of this impossible journey. I would love to share my biggest honour with every Paralympian in the country and with everyone who dares to dream the impossible and never gives up! Thanks to the respected Jury, I&B Ministry and the honourable president @presidentofindia for the moment?❤️ In the end, I would like to believe and say that this is just the beginning of many more milestones to come...?
गणपति बप्पा मोरया ?”
Check it out-
https://www.instagram.com/p/Ddl_aSEtzXF/?hl=en
He won the award jointly with Mammootty for his performance in Bramayugam. Directed by Kabir Khan and produced by Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment, Chandu Champion tells the inspiring tale of a determined athlete. Kartik Aaryan portrayed the role of Chandu in this film, which is based on the life of Murlikant Petkar, India`s first Paralympic gold medalist in freestyle swimming. The film was released in 2024.
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I will always be grateful and indebted to Kabir sir and Sajid sir for trusting me
The journey was extremely painful, but the result is as sweet as rasmalai!
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