Kartik Aaryan responds to Olympic medalist Manu Bhaker's praise for Chandu Champion: "These are moments I’ll cherish"

Kartik Aaryan has been making waves with his portrayal of Chandu in the film Chandu Champion, based on the life of Murlikant Petkar, India's first Paralympic gold medalist in freestyle swimming. The actor recently received high praise from none other than Olympic medalist and star shooter Manu Bhaker.

Manu Bhaker’s heartfelt tribute

After her remarkable performance at the Paris Olympics 2024, where she became the first Indian woman shooter to win a medal in the women’s 10m air pistol event, Manu took to Instagram to share her thoughts on Kartik's latest film. Posting a picture of herself watching Chandu Champion on television, Manu penned an emotional note, saying, "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’s Grateful Response

Kartik Aaryan, deeply moved by Manu’s words, shared her post on his own Instagram Story. He expressed his gratitude with a heartfelt message, writing, "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." His response was accompanied by a red heart and the Indian national flag emoji, reflecting his pride and admiration for the champion shooter.

About Chandu Champion

Directed by Kabir Khan, Chandu Champion tells the inspiring and motivational story of Murlikant Petkar, a war hero and India's first Paralympic gold medalist. Kartik’s performance has been widely appreciated for its depth and sincerity, earning him accolades from fans, critics, and now, athletes like Manu Bhaker.

What’s next for Kartik Aaryan?

Kartik Aaryan has recently completed filming Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, directed by Anees Bazmee. The film, which stars Triptii Dimri alongside Kartik, is set to release during Diwali 2024 and is eagerly anticipated by fans of the franchise. The film also marks the return of Vidya Balan as the iconic Manjulika, a character that has become synonymous with the Bhool Bhulaiyaa series.

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