It was a moment years in the making for Kartik Aaryan. Hours after being announced as one of the winners of the Best Actor award at the 72nd National Film Awards, the actor shared an emotional video capturing the exact moment he heard the news alongside his family.
The heartfelt clip, posted on Instagram, shows Kartik screaming with joy before embracing his parents, who were equally overwhelmed by the milestone. The actor’s mother is seen getting emotional as the family celebrates what Kartik described as one of the biggest moments of his career.
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An unforgettable family celebration
The video begins with Kartik and his family watching the National Film Awards announcement live. As his name is declared the winner for Kabir Khan’s Chandu Champion, the actor leaps from his seat in excitement before hugging his parents.
His family members are seen cheering, clapping and embracing him as the room fills with celebration. The emotional moment quickly resonated with fans online, with many calling it one of the most genuine celebrity reactions to an award announcement this year.
‘Still processing…’
Sharing the video on Instagram, Kartik reflected on the significance of the honour.
Calling it a dream he had carried for years, the actor said he was still processing the moment, adding that some achievements are simply “bigger than words.” His heartfelt post was flooded with congratulatory messages from fans, celebrities and members of the film industry.
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A career-defining win for Chandu Champion
Kartik received the Best Actor honour for his performance in Chandu Champion, directed by Kabir Khan. The sports biopic saw the actor portray India’s first Paralympic gold medallist Murlikant Petkar, a role that required months of rigorous physical transformation and intensive training.
The National Award marks Kartik’s first-ever National Film Award, widely regarded as one of the biggest milestones of his acting career. He shared the Best Actor honour with veteran Malayalam superstar Mammootty, who was recognised for his performance in Bramayugam.
Kabir Khan calls it ‘a performance for the ages’
Director Kabir Khan also celebrated the achievement, describing Kartik’s portrayal in Chandu Champion as “a performance for the ages.”
The filmmaker praised the actor’s commitment, recalling the immense physical and emotional effort that went into preparing for the role. Kabir added that the award felt deeply personal, saying he was proud to see Kartik’s hard work receive the country’s highest cinematic recognition.
With an emotional family celebration and overwhelming support from fans and colleagues, Kartik’s National Award victory has become one of the most talked-about moments following this year’s awards announcement.
FAQs
Why did Kartik Aaryan win the National Award?
Kartik Aaryan won the Best Actor award at the 72nd National Film Awards for his performance as Paralympic champion Murlikant Petkar in Chandu Champion. He shared the honour with Mammootty.
How did Kartik Aaryan react to his first National Award?
The actor shared a heartfelt Instagram video showing him jumping with joy and hugging his parents after hearing the announcement. He later said he was “still processing” the achievement and called it a dream come true.
