'Chandu Champion' director Kabir Khan lauded Kartik Aaryan for his National Award win for portraying Paralympic gold medalist Murlikant Petkar in the film. "I'm happy for Kartik. I'm really proud...It's a film that all of us worked really hard on, and Kartik underwent a complete transformation," said Kabir, adding, "I'm so glad the hard work he put in paid off."