From National Award Glory To Divine Gratitude: Kartik Aaryan Offers Prayers At Mahakaleshwar Temple After Historic Win


2026/07/21 16:42:00 IST

A Spiritual Stop After a Career Milestone

    After winning his first National Film Award, actor Kartik Aaryan visited the Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain to offer prayers and seek blessings. The actors visit came days after he was named Best Actor for his performance in Chandu Champion, marking one of the biggest achievements of his career.

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Visit Filled With Faith

    Dressed in traditional attire, Kartik was seen taking part in the temple rituals with folded hands. Videos and pictures from the temple quickly spread across social media, with fans appreciating the actors humble gesture.

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First National Award Becomes a Defining Moment

    Kartik received the Best Actor honour at the 72nd National Film Awards for Chandu Champion. It is the first National Award of his career and comes after years of consistent performances across different genres. His portrayal of Paralympic legend Murlikant Petkar earned praise from critics as well as audiences.

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Film That Changed Everything

    Directed by Kabir Khan, Chandu Champion tells the inspiring story of Murlikant Petkar, Indias first Paralympic gold medallist. To prepare for the role, Kartik underwent an intense physical transformation and spent months training to bring authenticity to the character. The effort paid off with widespread appreciation and now the countrys highest film honour for acting.

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Mahakaleshwar Temple Holds Special Significance

    Kartik Aaryan took to social media and offered a peek into his visit to the temple. He shared his picture from the temple on Instagram with the simple caption, Jai Mahakal.

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Emotional Days for the Actor and His Family

    Soon after the National Award announcement, Kartik shared a heartfelt video showing his familys reaction.

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