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Says it's another feather in director Kabir Khan's cap

Kartik Aaryan's new movie, Chandu Champion, is receiving rave reviews; the latest is by screenwriter and lyricist Javed Akhtar.
Recently posted on X, formerly Twitter: “Watched Chandu Champion. Who would have believed it if it not would have been a 100% true story .particularly enjoyed the 2nd half. Another feather in Kabir khan's cap . Kartik is a delightful surprise in a dramatic role . Vijay Raaz is brilliant. Cinematographer Sudeep Chatterji' s work is mind blowing . My hats off to the editor.”
The Kabir Khan-directed film is based on the life story of Murlikant Petkar, who overcame a number of odds to become India's first Paralympic gold medallist in freestyle swimming.
The movie is currently running in UAE theatres.
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