After the ceremony, Kartik Aaryan walked into the bustling lanes of Mumbai’s Ganesha‑festive heart, his National Award still warm in his pocket.
At the ornate Lalbaugcha Raja shrine, he knelt, lifted the trophy, and pressed it gently against the idol’s feet, whispering, “My Sukh‑karta dukh‑harta. Blessed beyond words.” The crowd’s murmurs turned into a hush of reverence.
The film that earned him the accolade, Chandu Champion, had a modest opening; critics praised his transformation, yet it only pulled ₹88.73 crore worldwide, a far cry from the expectations of a biopic about India’s first Paralympic gold medalist.
Now, with the award and the blessings, Kartik hints at a quieter future, maybe a role that lets him channel the raw grit he displayed on screen. Fans can look forward to his next move, which promises to keep the momentum alive.