Kartik Aaryan has left audiences astounded with his remarkable transformation for the much-anticipated film ‘Chandu Champion’. The 33-year-old actor unveiled the trailer for the Kabir Khan directorial in his hometown of Gwalior, marking a poignant moment in his career.
The trailer launch event, held on May 18 at the Captain Roop Singh Stadium, witnessed Kartik Aaryan sharing insights into his journey while portraying the titular character, Chandu.
Speaking candidly about the rigorous process behind his physical and emotional preparation, Aaryan revealed the lengths he went to in order to do justice to the role. “I didn’t eat sugar for a year, and there was a time when I was having just one meal a day,” shared Aaryan, shedding light on his strict dietary regimen.
Embodying the resilience of Chandu, the actor immersed himself completely in the character, forsaking other film projects for over a year and a half to focus solely on this transformative role. Aaryan expressed his initial disbelief at the real-life story of Chandu Champion. He credited the inspiration drawn from the remarkable journey of Murlikant Petkar, whose resilience in the face of adversity served as a guiding light for the actor’s portrayal.
When asked about his mental, physical, and emotional preparation for the role, Kartik revealed, “I was prepared for it the same day I came to know that Kabir Khan wanted to make a film with me.” He added, “This is the one film in my career that I’ll always be very proud of,” underscoring the significance of ‘Chandu Champion’ in his artistic evolution.
Reflecting on his early career struggles, Kartik shared, “I don’t use the word helpless, sometimes it’s natural to feel helpless, and that happens with everyone in life. Everyone has ups and downs in life, and even I have had my share of struggles. But if you ask me if I want to change anything in my journey, I won’t like to change a single thing. I would like to have the same journey so far yet again.”
“I have felt helpless at times, but I’ve learned from the hard work and dedication of my parents. There is no gain without pain and if I am standing here with a good movie in front of you, it has also taken a lot of strength and sacrifices, which I am proud of,” Kartik added, reflecting further on his struggles.
