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Kartik Aaryan Takes National Award To Lalbaugcha Raja
Kartik Aaryan recently won a National Film Award for acting.
He received the award from President Droupadi Murmu.
The award was for his role as Murlikant Petkar in Chandu Champion.
The next day, he visited the Lalbaugcha Raja idol in Mumbai.
He carried his award with him to the temple pandal.
He touched the award to the idol’s feet as a sign of respect.
Kartik said he was thankful for the blessings and happy for his family and loved ones.
He shared the Best Actor honour with Malayalam actor Mammootty.
Kartik Aaryan visited Mumbai’s Lalbaugcha Raja pandal on September 23, 2026, after receiving a National Film Award.
He brought his Best Actor award and touched it to the feet of the Lalbaugcha Raja idol.
Aaryan said he felt blessed to have Ganpati Bappa’s darshan and described the moment as significant for his family and loved ones.
He won Best Actor for portraying Paralympic gold medallist Murlikant Petkar in Chandu Champion.
The 72nd National Film Awards were presented by President Droupadi Murmu in Gujarat on September 22, 2026; Aaryan shared the honour with Mammootty.
- Who
- Actor Kartik Aaryan, with President Droupadi Murmu presenting the award and Mammootty sharing the Best Actor honour.
- What
- Aaryan brought his National Film Award to Lalbaugcha Raja, touched it to the idol’s feet and sought blessings.
- Where
- Lalbaugcha Raja pandal in Mumbai; the awards ceremony was held in Gujarat.
- When
- September 23, 2026, one day after the 72nd National Film Awards ceremony.
- Why
- He wanted to express gratitude, seek Ganpati Bappa’s blessings and dedicate the achievement to the divine and those who supported him.
Key facts
- Award
- Best Actor in a Leading Role at the 72nd National Film Awards
- Winning film
- Chandu Champion
- Character portrayed
- Murlikant Petkar
- Award ceremony
- September 22, 2026, in Gujarat
- Presenter
- President Droupadi Murmu
- Shared honour
- Mammootty also received the Best Actor honour for Bramayugam
- Visit date
- September 23, 2026
Sources
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