Ananya Panday, Chunky meet ‘real Chandu Champion’ Murlikant Petkar

Chunky took to his Instagram on Saturday, expressing his excitement about the encounter as "absolutely thrilling," and shared a picture capturing the memorable moment.

Mumbai: Just a day after the release of Kartik Aaryan’s film ‘Chandu Champion,’ actress Ananya Panday and her father, Chunky Panday, had the unique opportunity to meet the real-life inspiration behind the movie.

Taking to his Instagram account on Saturday, Chunky shared his excitement about the encounter, describing it as “absolutely thrilling.” He posted a picture that captured the memorable moment.

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The picture featured Chunky Panday, Ananya Panday, and Muralikant Petkar, the real ‘Chandu Champion.’ In the image, Ananya is seen standing next to Muralikant Petkar, wearing a grey gown and holding a small shoulder bag. Chunky, seated beside them, is sporting a blue shirt with tiger patterns. The trio is all smiles, clearly enjoying the special meeting.

Sharing the picture, Chunky added a caption that read, “Was Absolutely Thrilled to meet the Real Chandu Champion Shri Murlikant Petkar. Please watch the Movie to understand my excitement.”

Directed by Kabir Khan and jointly produced by Sajid Nadiadwala and Kabir Khan, ‘Chandu Champion’ tells the inspiring tale of a determined athlete. Kartik Aaryan portrays Chandu in this film, which is based on the life of Murlikant Petkar, India’s first Paralympic gold medalist in freestyle swimming.

Set to release on June 14, the film aims to engage audiences with its story of resilience and determination.