Kartik Aaryan seems to be on track to have his finest performance with director Kabir Khan’s next biographical drama ‘Chandu Champion’. The teaser of the film shows a story of hope, devotion, and the value of perseverance. In ‘Chandu Champion’, Kartik Aaryan wins hearts with his depiction of Murlikant Petkar.
From his humble beginnings to the acclaim he received for his extraordinary accomplishments, the film promises to cover it all. To bring Murlikant to life onscreen, Kartik Aaryan had to put in many hours of training and preparation. Let us get to know more about Murlikant Petkar.
Who is Murlikant Petkar? Murlikant Petkar was born in the Peth Islampur region of Sangli, Maharashtra in November 1, 1944. A paralympic gold medalist and a hero of the war, he made history for India. While serving in the Indian Army, Murlikant was a tradesman known as a jawan in the Corps of Electronics and Mechanical Engineers (EME).
While in EME, Secunderabad, he fought as a boxer. Murlikant was left disabled after suffering nine bullet wounds during the 1965 war with Pakistan. He opted not to give up once his injuries healed, and he began participating in swimming and other sports again.
It was a historic moment when he became India's first Paralympic gold medalist. Not only did Petkar win the 50-meter freestyle swimming event, but he also set a new world record with a time of 37.33 seconds.
His skills extended beyond swimming; he played a variety of sports, including slalom, javeli.
