Kartik Aaryan, who played the role of Murlikant Petkar in the film Chandu Champion, praised the para-athlete's 'headstrong' attitude and sportsmanship. Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports announced that Petkar will be conferred the Arjuna Award (Lifetime) for his outstanding performance in the sport.

Para-swimmer Murlikant Rajaram Petkar is honoured with the prestigious Arjuna Award (Lifetime) by the Sports Ministry. Kartik Aaryan, who starred in Chandu Champion, which is based on Petkar's life, shared a heartfelt post on Instagram and congratulated the Paralympic gold medalist.

Kartik Aaryan has expressed his joy and admiration for para-swimmer Murlikant Rajaram Petkar, who has been awarded the prestigious Arjuna Award by the Sports Ministry.The Shehzada actor, who plays Petkar in the biographical sports drama

Chandu Champion actor Kartik Aaryan and director Kabir Khan celebrate para-swimmer Murlikant Petkar's Arjuna Award win, 50 years after his historic Paralympic gold.

Kartik Aaryan starrer Chandu Champion showcased the power of cinema after Shri Murlikant Petkar awarded the Arjuna Award.

Director Kabir Khan is extremely happy that the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports has awarded the Arjuna Award (Lifetime) to para-swimmer Murlikant Petkar.

Kartik Aaryan, the actor from Chandu Champion, has congratulated Murlikant Petkar, India's first Paralympic gold medalist, after he was selected for the prestigious Arjuna Award (Lifetime). Petkar, who made history by winning the gold medal in the 50m freestyle swimming event at the 1972 Heidelberg Paralympics,

Starring Kartik Aaryan, Chandu Champion was based on life and struggles of Murlikant Petkar. The film received largely positive reviews from critics.