New Delhi:
Para-swimmer Murlikant Rajaram Petkar is honoured with the distinguished Arjuna Award (Lifetime) by the Sports activities Ministry. Kartik Aaryan, who starred in Chandu Champion, which is predicated on Petkar’s life, shared a heartfelt submit on Instagram and congratulated the Paralympic gold medalist.
The caption learn, “Large Large Large Congratulations to Sri Murlikant Petkar Ji. Our movie, #ChanduChampion begins with the scene of you combating for the Arjuna Award and now seeing you receiving the largest sports activities honour of the nation… the journey feels full.”
“Your win feels private, Sir… Congratulations to the true Champion! Phrases can’t amply categorical this emotion. You might be lastly getting your due, and we’re all so happy with you, Sir (sic),” Kartik added.
For the unversed, Murlikant Petkar, who was wounded by 9 bullets through the 1965 battle with Pakistan, by no means gave up on his ardour for sports activities. After recovering, he returned to athletics and made historical past in 1972 by turning into India’s first Paralympic gold medalist. He had utilized for the Arjuna Award again in 1982, however his software was rejected. Disheartened, he vowed by no means to use for any awards once more.
Directed by Kabir Khan, Chandu Champion narrates the story of a sportsman’s resilience and dedication. Kartik Aaryan steps into the function of Chandu. The movie is predicated on the lifetime of Murlikant Petkar, India’s first Paralympic gold medalist in freestyle swimming.
On the skilled entrance, Kartik Aaryan was final seen in Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, co-starring Triptii Dimri, Vidya Balan and Madhuri Dixit He additionally has an untitled venture with Karan Johar within the line-up.
The actor, who made his Bollywood debut with Luv Ranjan’s 2011 movie Pyaar Ka Punchnama, has been part of a number of movies akin to Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2, Luka Chuppi, Visitor Inn London, Satyaprem Ki Katha, Tu Jhoothi Foremost Makkaar and Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety amongst others. He additionally starred in Imtiaz Ali’s Love Aaj Kal 2.
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