Kartik Aaryan Receives Maharashtrian of the Year Honor, Celebrates His Achievement

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Key Takeaways
- Kartik Aaryan wins Maharashtrian of the Year 2025.
- Honored for his role in “Chandu Champion”.
- Expressed pride and gratitude for the award.
- Calls Mumbai his karmabhoomi.
- Upcoming project with Anurag Basu.
Mumbai, March 20 (NationPress) Actor Kartik Aaryan expressed that receiving the Maharashtrian of the Year 2025 award is a proud moment for him, having been honored in the Actor category for his portrayal of Murlikant Petkar in “Chandu Champion”.
Kartik took to Instagram to share a memorable photo of himself on stage alongside the state’s Chief Minister, Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy Chief Minister, Eknath Shinde, and Governor, CP Radhakrishnan.
He captioned the post: Maharashtrian Of The Year Thank you honorable Governor CP Radhakrishnan ji, Chief Minister @devendra_fadnavis ji and Deputy CM @mieknathshinde sir.
Upon receiving the accolade, Kartik shared his gratitude, stating, “I am truly honored to receive the Maharashtrian of the Year 2025 award. This is a proud moment for me and my family.”
Referring to Mumbai as his karmabhoomi, he stated, “While I hail from Gwalior, Mumbai has been my karmabhoomi—this city has given me my name, fame, home, and everything I have today. Since childhood, my dream was to become an actor and come to Mumbai, and that decision became the turning point of my life.”
“As the Bhagavad Gita advises, one should concentrate on their work without fretting about the outcomes. Awards like the Lokmat Maharashtrian of the Year affirm that philosophy, and I will persist in my dedication to my craft,” he remarked.
Directed by Kabir Khan, “Chandu Champion” features Kartik Aaryan as India’s first Paralympics gold medallist Murlikant Petkar. The film narrates the inspiring tale of an exceptional individual facing relentless challenges with steadfast resolve. His spirit and perseverance enable him to triumph over adversities, ultimately leading to historic success.
Regarding future projects, Kartik will collaborate with Anurag Basu on a new film, where he will act alongside Sreeleela.
This upcoming drama, produced by Bhushan Kumar under the T-Series banner, is yet to be titled. Speculations suggest it might be a part of the beloved Aashiqui franchise, specifically Aashiqui 3. Official confirmation is still pending.
The production team recently unveiled a teaser for the anticipated drama, featuring Kartik performing “Tu Meri Zindagi” on stage.