Kartik shares BTS video from ‘Chandu Champion’ prep

Kartik Aaryan

has once again showcased his dedication and versatility as an actor with his latest role in

Kabir Khan

’s biographical drama, ‘

Chandu Champion

‘. The film, which has been receiving widespread acclaim, sees Aaryan portraying the real-life athlete Murlikant Petkar. Recently, the actor shared a behind-the-scenes (BTS) video on his social media, highlighting the intense journey he undertook to master swimming for the role.
The video begins with Kartik admitting that he never imagined himself as a swimmer.

However, the demands of the role required him to not only learn swimming but to compete against top real-life athletes. The journey was far from easy, the actor recalls a shoulder injury during the rigorous training sessions. The video further reveals Kartik undergoing ice bath sessions to recover from the strain of the training.
Director Kabir Khan appears in the video, praising Kartik for his swimming skills. He commends the actor for his resilience and ability to compete with seasoned swimmers. Despite facing multiple challenges, including a viral infection, leg pain, and a high fever, Kartik pushed through to bring authenticity to his portrayal of Petkar.

Film producer

Sajid Nadiadwala

also makes an appearance, lauding Kartik’s dedication. He shares that Kartik continued to shoot underwater scenes even while battling a 105-degree fever. The actor’s commitment to the role extended to shooting alongside real-life athletes, further adding to the film’s authenticity.
Kartik’s social media post caption reads, “From a Non-swimmer to Swimming with all the Swimming-Champions, Have learnt so much in this incredible journey. Big Thanx to my trainer @virdhawal for being so patient,” accompanied by folded hand emojis.