Chandu Champion: Kartik Aaryan congratulates Murlikant Petkar for Arjuna Award

Actor Kartik Aaryan congratulated Paralympic Gold medalist Murlikant Petkar as he received the Arjuna Award on Friday Kartik shared a video on Instagram featuring a scene from the film Chandu Champion and Murlikant Petkar receiving the award in real He wrote a long note that read From living your incredible life on the big screen to witnessing you receive Arjuna Lifetime Achievement Award at Rashtrapati Bhawan today It felt surrealEvery moment was like a dream Now our film ChanduChampion seems to have found its perfect ending it started with you fighting for The Arjuna award but knowing you an unstoppable champion this cant be the climax Keep inspiring Sir he added He also felt proud and wrote Feeling so proud to be present in this moment framed in history with you and the honourable president of India Salute to you and congratulations to all the Arjuna awardeesView this post on InstagramA post shared by KARTIK AARYAN kartikaaryanAs soon as the Bhool Bhulaiyaa actor dropped the post netizens chimed in the comment section with congratulatory messages A user wrote Congratulations sir god bless u Another fan commented More power to Murli Sir and to you too Kartik Murlikant Petkar has received his award from President Droupadi Murmu at a special function at Rashtrapati Bhavan on FridayKartik was present with filmmaker Kabir Khan in the event Earlier Murlikant Petkar on Thursday expressed his feelings about getting recognition after the release of the film Chandu Champion As he is all set to receive the Arjuna Award the legendary sportsperson gave full credit to producer Sajid Nadiadwala These awards are declared due to Sajid Nadiadwala because no one gives such a big honour to handicaps I am getting recognised in the world because of Sajid Nadiadwala Murlikant Petkar told ANI He also shared that its recognition that he longed for throughout his journey as an Olympic gold medalist and a proud member of the Indian ArmyThis award is a testament to the support I received from the Government of India Maharashtra State Rotary Clubs and many others who believed in me and helped me elevate the recognition of athletes with disabilities The film about my journey directed by Kabir Khan and starring Kartik Aaryan is the first of its kind to highlight the life of a handicapped athlete and I am deeply grateful for their efforts This movie has brought recognition to the struggles and achievements of athletes with disabilities making it a milestone in raising awareness Murlikant Petkar told ANIEarlier filmmaker Kabir Khan who directed Chandu Champion expressed happiness over the Ministry of Youth Affairs amp Sports decision to award the Arjuna Award Lifetime to paraswimmer Murlikant Rajaram Petkar Speaking to ANI Kabir Khan who brought Murlikant Petkars story to the big screen with the film Chandu Champion said he is glad for the recognition of the athleteI am just really really happy that this is happening with Murlikant Petkar because the one thing that I did feel which in a certain way I also represented at the beginning of the film is that he kinda felt let down by the country You know when I met him he was not the kind of person who would complain But you could make out that theres a man whos feeling why didnt I get the recognition that was due to me And Im so glad that after over 50 years hes getting that recognition which he deserved Kabir Khan saidDuring the 1965 war with Pakistan Murlikant Petkar suffered nine bullet wounds However he opted not to give up once his injuries healed and began participating in swimming and other sports again Despite setbacks he never quit and always remained focused on achieving his goals and making India proud In 1972 he created history by becoming Indias first Paralympic gold medalistThe never give up attitude of Murlikant Petkar which resonated with the viewers of Chandu Champion has added to the popularity of the paraswimmer Kartik Aaryan who played the role of Murlikant Petkar in the film Chandu Champion also expressed his happiness about the paraswimmer being conferred for Arjuna AwardSo so so happy to hear this news While working on his biopic I came to know about his life in such great detail and up close and personal that his win feels deeply personal He has remained unbreakable and solid throughout his life despite all the challenges destiny threw at him the actor said Kartik Aaryan further called the news the best way to start the yearI have met many sports personalities but Murlikant sirs sportsmanship and headstrong attitude are unmatched Hearing about this honour is the best way to start the year Murlikant sir you are our countrys finest champion truly one of a kind he addedThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its 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