From Wrestling Rings to Paralympic Glory: Chandu Champion
Chandu Champion is a 2024 Hindi-language biographical sports drama film that tells the true story of Murlikant Petkar, India’s first Paralympic gold medalist. Written and directed by acclaimed filmmaker Kabir Khan (known for movies like Bajirao Mastani and Ek Tha Tiger), the film stars Kartik Aaryan in a career-defining performance as the determined athlete.
Cast and Crew
- Director: Kabir Khan
- Cast:
- Kartik Aaryan as Murlikant Petkar
- Bhuvan Arora
- Vijay Raaz
- Music: Pritam
- Cinematography: Binod Pradhan
- Run Time: 140 minutes (approx)
From Dreams of Olympics to Paralympic Triumph
The movie opens with an aged Murlikant Petkar (Kartik Aaryan) arguing with the police for not receiving the prestigious Arjuna Award. He then narrates his extraordinary journey – a young boy from Sangli, Maharashtra, who dreamt of winning an Olympic gold medal for India. The narrative follows his path, from initial wrestling aspirations to rigorous boxing training in the army.
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