Kartik Aaryan takes his National Award to Lalbaugcha Raja, places it at Bappa’s feet: 'Blessed beyond words'
Dubai: A day after receiving his first National Award, Kartik Aaryan took it to Mumbai's most famous Ganpati pandal. The actor arrived at Lalbaugcha Raja on Wednesday in a traditional kurta, carrying the award with him. He bowed before the idol, then touched the honour to Bappa's feet before offering prayers, and posed for photographs with it at the pandal.
Kartik Aaryan received his first National Award on Tuesday, sharing the honor with Indian actor Mammootty. The accolade, a Rajat Kamal for Best Actor in a Leading Role, was presented by President Droupadi Murmu during the 72nd National Film Awards in Gujarat. Kartik, known for his portrayal of Murlikant Petkar, India's first Paralympic gold medallist, in Chandu Champion, expressed his gratitude in a subsequent post on social media.
Blowing a kiss to Bappa, the beloved Ganpati idol at the famous Lalbaugcha Raja pandal in Mumbai, Kartik touched the award to the deity's feet before offering prayers. He shared a heartfelt message, "Sukh-karta dukh-harta," a Marathi phrase meaning the bringer of happiness and the remover of sorrow, emphasizing the immense joy and sense of blessing that came with this milestone.
Kartik's parents were present in the audience, witnessing the culmination of his dream as a small-town boy from Gwalior.
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