Manu Bhaker , a celebrated shooter and Olympic bronze medalist , took to her Instagram Stories to express her admiration for Kartik Aaryan 's role in ‘ Chandu Champion .’ She shared a photo of herself watching the film at home and wrote, "Finally, the Olympics have ended and I saw #ChanduChampion as soon as I got home and this film turned out much more relatable than I thought. The prep, struggles, failure but never giving up.
.. Hats off to @kartikaaryan for playing this role so effortlessly.
Being an athlete myself, I know it's not easy...
Especially the prep sequence...
You deserve a medal for this!!" Kartik Aaryan responded to her heartfelt message by reposting her story, expressing his gratitude. He stated, "Wow!!! Thank you @bhakermanu These are the moments I will always cherish, when a real Champion like you showers praise on our labour of love! #ChanduChampion Love and respect for making every Indian proud ❤️." ‘Chandu Champion,’ directed by Kabir Khan , is based on the life of Murlikant Petkar , India's first Paralympic gold medalist in freestyle swimming.
The film chronicles Petkar's journey, showcasing his determination, struggles, and triumphs as he overcame immense challenges to achieve greatness. Kartik Aaryan portrays the titular character, Chandu, bringing to life the inspiring story of an athlete who embodies resilience and perseverance. The film not only highlights the personal struggles of Petkar, but also serves as a motivational tale for anyone.