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Kartik Aaryan Wins Best Actor National Award for Chandu Champion in Gujarat
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Moneycontrol•22-09-2026, 17:29
Kartik Aaryan Wins Best Actor National Award for Chandu Champion in Gujarat
- •Kartik Aaryan received the Best Actor National Award for his role in Chandu Champion at the 72nd National Film Awards ceremony in Ekta Nagar, Kevadia, Gujarat.
- •President Droupadi Murmu presented the prestigious award to Kartik Aaryan on September 22, 2026.
- •Kartik shares the Best Actor award with veteran Malayalam actor Mammootty, who won for his performance in Bramayugam.
- •This marks the first time the National Film Awards ceremony was held outside New Delhi, with Gujarat hosting the event.
- •Kartik Aaryan portrayed Murlikant Petkar, India’s first Paralympic gold medallist, in Chandu Champion, undergoing a significant physical transformation for the role.
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Actor Kartik Aaryan received the National Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role from President Droupadi Murmu at the 72nd National Film Awards ceremony held in Ekta Nagar, Kevadia, Gujarat.
Kartik Aaryan shared the Best Actor award with veteran Malayalam actor Mammootty, who was recognised for his performance in the film Bramayugam.
In Chandu Champion, Kartik Aaryan played Murlikant Petkar, who is India’s first Paralympic gold medallist.
