Kartik Aaryan clinched the Best Actor award at the 72nd National Film Awards for *Chandu Champion*, earning praise from Murlikant Petkar, the film's inspiration.
The awards were announced on Saturday
Jul 19, 2026
06:07 pm
What's the storyKartik Aaryan has been awarded the Best Actor in a Leading Role at the 72nd National Film Awards for his performance in Chandu Champion.
The film is based on the life of Murlikant Petkar, India's first Paralympic gold medalist.
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