Just a day after the premiere of Kartik Aaryan's movie Chandu Champion, actress Ananya Panday and her father, Chunky Panday, encountered the actual person who inspired the film. Sharing his enthusiasm on Instagram on Saturday, Chunky described the meeting as 'absolutely thrilling.' He uploaded a photo that captured this significant moment. The photo included Chunky Panday, Ananya Panday, and Muralikant Petkar. Chunky's caption stated, 'Was Absolutely Thrilled to meet the Real Chandu Champion Shri Murlikant Petkar. Please watch the Movie to understand my excitement.' Directed by Kabir Khan and co-produced by Sajid Nadiadwala and Kabir Khan, Chandu Champion narrates the compelling story of a resolute athlete. In the film, Aaryan portrays Petkar, India's inaugural Paralympic gold medalist in freestyle swimming.
Text: Lara Palmer
16.06.2024
Post-Premiere Encounter with Paralympic Gold Medallist Inspires Film's Stars