Archive · 23 Sep 2026
Kartik Aaryan Seeks Lalbaugcha Raja’s Blessings After National Award
Kartik Aaryan won a National Film Award for acting in Chandu Champion.
He played Murlikant Petkar, a Paralympic gold medallist, in the film.
President Droupadi Murmu presented the award at a ceremony in Gujarat.
The next day, Kartik visited the Lalbaugcha Raja pandal in Mumbai.
He brought his new award with him.
He touched the award to the idol’s feet as a sign of respect and gratitude.
Kartik said he felt blessed to have Ganpati Bappa’s darshan.
He also said the achievement was a happy moment 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, one day after receiving a National Film Award.
He carried his Best Actor award to the idol and touched it to Lalbaugcha Raja’s feet while seeking blessings.
Aaryan said he felt blessed to have Ganpati Bappa’s darshan and described the moment as important for his family and loved ones.
He won Best Actor in a Leading Role for portraying Paralympic gold medallist Murlikant Petkar in Chandu Champion.
The 72nd National Film Awards were held in Gujarat on September 22, with Aaryan sharing the Best Actor honour with Mammootty.
- Who
- Actor Kartik Aaryan; President Droupadi Murmu presented the award, which Aaryan shared with Mammootty.
- What
- Aaryan brought his National Film Award to Lalbaugcha Raja, touched it to the idol’s feet and sought blessings.
- When
- September 23, 2026, one day after the 72nd National Film Awards ceremony.
- Where
- The visit took place at Mumbai’s Lalbaugcha Raja pandal; the awards ceremony was held in Ekta Nagar, Gujarat.
- Why
- Aaryan wanted to express gratitude, seek Ganpati Bappa’s blessings and acknowledge the support of his family, friends and colleagues.
- Award
- Best Actor in a Leading Role at the 72nd National Film Awards
- Winning film
- Chandu Champion
- Role portrayed
- Murlikant Petkar, described as India’s first Paralympic gold medallist
- Award ceremony
- September 22, 2026, in Ekta Nagar, Gujarat
- Award presenter
- President Droupadi Murmu
- Shared honour
- Mammootty also received the Best Actor honour for Bramayugam
- Pandal visit
- September 23, 2026, at Mumbai’s Lalbaugcha Raja
