It is a celebratory mood on the sets of Captain India as Kartik Aaryan makes a grand return following his big National Award win. The film’s team pulled out all the stops to welcome their leading man, marking the occasion with a cake-cutting ceremony and loud cheers. Expressing their excitement, the team shared a post on social media stating, “Welcome back Captain Kartik Aaryan. Team #CaptainIndia is super proud to have you back on sets and we can’t stop celebrating!” The production house further highlighted the prestige of the project, noting that they are now proud to feature both a National Award-winning director and a National Award-winning actor.
Kartik, who recently took home the National Award for Best Actor for his transformative performance in Chandu Champion, looked visibly moved by the gesture. After receiving the prestigious honour, the actor spoke to the media and expressed his gratitude, noting that he was left speechless by the President’s kind words during the ceremony. The star shared his emotional journey on social media, reflecting on his roots as a “mumma’s boy from Gwalior” who dared to chase an acting dream in an environment where such ambitions are often dismissed. He credited his success to the trust placed in him by director Kabir Khan and producer Sajid Nadiadwala.
In his heartfelt note, the actor described the journey of portraying Murlikant Petkar—India’s first Paralympic gold medalist—as “extremely painful” but noted that the final result was “as sweet as rasmalai.” Kartik also made sure to give a special shoutout to his parents, thanking them for their unconditional love and support throughout his career. Directed by Kabir Khan and produced by Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment, the 2024 film Chandu Champion continues to receive widespread acclaim, and the team is clearly thrilled to have their award-winning lead actor back in action for his next project.