Kartik Aaryan
is currently in Melbourne, where he is embracing a vibrant mix of experiences taking his widely acclaimed film,
Chandu Champion
to
Indian Film Festival of Melbourne
(IFFM) 2024 . The actor is joined by prominent figures in the Indian film industry, including
Karan Johar
,
Kabir Khan
, and
Imtiaz Ali
.
The festival, which runs from August 15 to August 25, celebrates the diversity of Indian cinema and showcases films in various Indian languages, alongside cultural programs that highlight the shared heritage between India and Australia.
Kartik Aaryan has been actively engaging with fans and media, sharing glimpses of his experiences through social media. He recently posted a carousel of images capturing moments from day two of his trip.
The collection begins with a cheerful selfie featuring Aaryan alongside renowned directors and producers, including Imtiaz Ali, Kabir Khan, Raj Shoojit Sircar, Rajkumar Hirani, Mitu Bhowmick Lange, and Rima Das. The group later participated in a media interaction joined by Karan Johar, where they celebrated India’s Independence Day by adorning their suits with small Indian flags, showcasing their pride and connection to their roots while abroad.
Chandu Champion is directed by Kabir Khan. The film, which was released on June 14, 2024, tells the inspiring story of
Murlikant Petkar
, India’s first
Paralympics
gold medallist.
In an interview with ETimes, Aaryan discussed the challenges he faced while preparing for this role. When asked whether the emotional or physical preparation was more difficult, he stated, “Both of them (emotionally and physically getting into the part) were difficult and they were co-related. Building this body was a work of a lot of patience and it took really long. I had never imagined a film like this, genre like this and this is something I’ve never attempted” . He emphasized the extensive workshops and reading sessions that were crucial for his preparation, especially in mastering the Marathi dialect to ensure authenticity without overdoing it.
Was blown away by the story of Chandu Champion: Kartik Aaryan
