Chandu Champion movie, an upcoming Indian sports biopic, chronicles the extraordinary life of Murlikant Petkar, the nation’s first Paralympics gold medalist. Directed by Kabir Khan and starring Kartik Aaryan, the film promises to be an inspiring tale of resilience, sprinkled with comedy and unwavering determination.
Murlikant Petkar is the first Paralympic gold medalist from India. He won an individual gold medal in the 1972, in Paralympics, in the summer of Heidelberg, Germany. He set a world record in the 50 m freestyle swimming event, at 37.33 seconds. In the same games he participated in javelin, precision javelin throw and slalom.
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