My godfathers are my fans… Kartik Aryan won hearts with his award speech, dream was to win Filmfare.
Samira Vishwas October 14, 2025 01:24 PM

bollywood actor Karthik Aryan These days, he is in the news because of the success of his film ‘Chandu Champion’ and the Filmfare Award he received for it. Recently, Karthik received the ‘Best Actor’ award for his strong acting in this film. This was a very special moment in his career, because this is his first Best Actor Filmfare Award. When Karthik took this trophy in his hands during the award ceremony, he was filled with emotions. He has shared a video of this special moment on his social media account. Along with the video, Karthik also wrote a heart-touching message, in which he told that this award is not just a trophy for him, but the destination of his dreams.

Karthik wrote, ‘When you realize where you started from and where you stand today, that feeling is beyond words. It seems as if every emotion of mine has found its voice today. From that small town boy who only dreamed of this platform, today I am living the same dream. Thank you universe! That night I didn’t just speak, I felt every word. I did not write this speech, it came from the heart.

it’s not reality but a dream

While giving a speech on stage, Karthik also thanked Kabir Khan, the director of his film ‘Chandu Champion’. He said, ‘There come some moments in life when it seems that all this is not reality but a dream. Today I too am feeling the same. Kabir Sir, when I heard the life story of Murlikant Petkar for the first time, I got to hear the story of a man who never gave up, who always believed in himself. Playing that character was an inspiring experience for me.

Karthik’s dream came true

Karthik said that what made him happier than receiving this award was that his parents were seeing that moment with their own eyes. He said, ‘My parents are here and I am very happy that this moment is happening in front of them. In childhood, we used to see big actors winning trophies on TV. There was a similar atmosphere in my house also. We used to think that one day we too get such an opportunity and when I became an actor, the first dream in my mind was that one day I get the Best Actor Award.

my godfathers are my fans

Karthik also thanked his fans and the Filmfare team wholeheartedly. He said, ‘Thank you Filmfare, and the biggest thank you to my fans, whatever I am today is because of you all. I have always said that my godfathers are none other than my fans. Your love and trust has taken me to this point. In the film ‘Chandu Champion’, Kartik Aryan brought alive the inspirational story of Indian para-athlete Murlikant Petkar on screen. His acting in the film was highly appreciated and now with this award he has proved that hard work and dreams are really the keys to success.

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