Vidya Balan praises and cheers Kartik Aaryan starrer ‘Chandu Champion’ calls it ‘gripping and engaging’

Bollywood actress Vidya Balan, a sensational star that rose to dominance after her role in ‘The Dirty Picture’ (for obvious reasons) is poised to reprise her iconic role as 'OG' Manjulika in the upcoming 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3' starring Kartik Aaryan.

The “Kahaani” star recently took to social media to applaud Kartik's latest film, “Chandu Champion,” directed by Kabir Khan.

Vidya Balan shared a video on her Instagram stories, expressing her admiration for Kartik Aaryan's outstanding performance in “Chandu Champion.”

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In the video, she enthusiastically remarked, "Huge congratulations to Kartik, Kabir, and the entire ‘Chandu Champion’ team. The dedication and effort put into this film are evident in every scene. The storyline is incredibly captivating!"

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She continued, "It's so inspiring to think it's based on someone's real-life journey. The challenges faced are truly gripping. I was hooked from start to finish. If you haven't seen it yet, make sure you do. Sending a big hug to Kartik, and best wishes to everyone involved in “Chandu Champion. I thoroughly enjoyed the film."

“Chandu Champion," Kartik Aaryan's latest sports drama, has been receiving widespread acclaim since its release on June 14. Directed by Kabir Khan, the movie has been performing well at the box office, accumulating a domestic total of Rs 32.75 crore.

For those unfamiliar, “Chandu Champion” tells the true story of Murlikant Petkar, India's first Paralympic gold medalist. The film also features Vijay Raaz and Rajpal Yadav in significant roles.

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In addition to their collaboration on “Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3,” Kartik Aaryan and Vidya Balan will be sharing the screen with Triptii Dimri and Madhuri Dixit Nene.

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On a separate note, Vidya Balan's recent work includes “Do Aur Do Pyaar,” where she starred alongside Pratik Gandhi, Ileana D'Cruz, and Sendhil Ramamurthy. This film is now streaming on Disney + Hotstar.

Kartik Aaryan’s “Chandu Champion” premiered on June 14, 2024, and has been met with positive reviews from both fans and critics. The film chronicles the life of Murlikant Petkar, India's pioneering Paralympic champion, detailing his journey from being a boxer in the Indian Army to becoming a Paralympic swimmer.