Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 19 : Karan Johar praised Kartik Aaryan for bagging the Best Actor Award at the 72nd National Awards for his performance in the film Chandu Champion, which was released in 2024.
Taking to his Instagram, Karan Johar shared the poster of 'Chandu Champion' and extended his best wishes for the success of Kartik Aaryan in the future. He also gave a shoutout to director Kabir Khan for Chandu Champion.
"Badhai ho (Congratulations), Kartik Aaryan. More power upwards and onwards. Shoutout to the incredible Kabir Khan for Chandu Champion," wrote Karan Johar.

Actor Kartik Aaryan on Saturday expressed gratitude after winning the Best Actor in a Leading Role award at the 72nd National for his performance in 'Chandu Champion'.
Kartik shared the prestigious honour with Malayalam superstar Mammootty, who was recognised for his performance in 'Bramayugam'.
Taking to Instagram after the announcement, Kartik shared an emotional note, saying he was still coming to terms with the achievement.
"Still processing... Some moments are simply bigger than words, and this is one of them. A dream I've carried for years has finally come true. Forever humbled, forever grateful..Best Actor National Award #ChanduChampion," he wrote on his Instagram.
Directed by Kabir Khan and produced by Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment, 'Chandu Champion' tells the inspiring tale of a determined athlete. Kartik Aaryan portrays Chandu in this film, which is based on the life of Murlikant Petkar, India's first Paralympic gold medalist in freestyle swimming. The film was released in 2024.
Kartik underwent a significant physical transformation and intensive training to portray the athlete on screen. His performance received widespread appreciation from audiences and critics upon the film's release.
At the 72nd National Film Awards, Kartik and Mammootty were jointly honoured with the Best Actor in a Leading Role award for their performances in 'Chandu Champion' and 'Bramayugam', respectively.