Following his Best Actor win at the 70th Hyundai Filmfare Awards 2025, Kartik Aaryan hosted a grand celebration. The actor, who jointly won the award with Abhishek Bachchan, received the accolade for his performance in "Chandu Champion". The Filmfare Awards ceremony was held in Ahmedabad on October 11.

Aaryan's portrayal of an underdog athlete Murlikant Petkar in "Chandu Champion" was widely praised. He shared the Best Actor award with Abhishek Bachchan, who was recognized for his performance in "I Want To Talk". Alia Bhatt won Best Actress for her role in "Jigra".

Videos circulating online show Kartik Aaryan greeting the paparazzi with folded hands at the celebration. He expressed his gratitude and joy, sharing the special moment with the media.

In his acceptance speech, which has gone viral, Aaryan dedicated the award to every dreamer who refuses to give up. He extended his heartfelt thanks to Kabir Khan, the director of "Chandu Champion," Sajid Nadiadwala, and his real-life inspiration, Murlikant Petkar. Aaryan called "Chandu Champion" a jewel in his filmography. He also acknowledged the efforts of the entire cast and crew.

The 70th Hyundai Filmfare Awards 2025, in collaboration with Gujarat Tourism, was hosted by Shah Rukh Khan, Karan Johar, and Maniesh Paul. The event featured performances by Akshay Kumar, Abhishek Bachchan, Kriti Sanon, Ananya Panday, and Siddhant Chaturvedi.

The event also paid tribute to the legends of Indian cinema. Shyam Benegal and Zeenat Aman received Lifetime Achievement Awards.