Kartik Aaryan and Ananya Panday, who dated during the filming of their 2019 hit movie Pati Patni Aur Woh, have remained friends despite their breakup. Recently, they were seen together at the special screening of Kabir Khan’s period sports drama Chandu Champion, sparking interest among fans and media.
Ananya Panday at the Red Carpet
A paparazzo account shared a video of Ananya Panday from the red carpet of the screening on Instagram. Ananya, dressed in a casual grey gown paired with a tiny black sling bag, smiled and posed for the paparazzi. She waved at the photographers before entering the venue, accompanied by her best friend Shanaya Kapoor and her father Chunky Panday.
Past Relationship with Kartik Aaryan
Ananya Panday and Kartik Aaryan’s relationship started during the making of Pati Patni Aur Woh. Despite their breakup, they have maintained a cordial relationship. Ananya even called Kartik during the ‘Hey Karan, it’s me’ segment on Karan Johar’s chat show Koffee with Karan season 7. Ananya’s mother, Bhavana Panday, also appeared on the same season and picked Kartik as her favorite ex of Ananya. While Ananya recently broke up with Aditya Roy Kapur, Kartik has reportedly remained single since his relationship with Sara Ali Khan during the making of Imtiaz Ali’s 2020 romantic drama Love Aaj Kal.
Chandu Champion: A Tribute to Paralympic Hero
Chandu Champion is a biopic about India’s first Paralympic gold medallist, Murlikant Petkar. Kartik Aaryan, who plays the titular role, has undergone extensive physical training and transformation for the film. The movie also features Rajpal Yadav and Vijay Raaz in pivotal roles. Co-produced by Kabir Khan and Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment, Chandu Champion is set to release in cinemas this Friday, June 14.
Star-Studded Screening Event
The screening of Chandu Champion was a star-studded event attended by many Bollywood celebrities. Along with Kartik Aaryan and Ananya Panday, the event saw the presence of T-Series head honcho Bhushan Kumar, actors Angad Bedi, Tiger Shroff, Vineet Kumar Singh, Soundarya Sharma, Saiee Manjrekar, Suniel Shetty, Sunny Kaushal, Richa Chadha, Vidya Balan, and filmmakers Vishal Bhardwaj, Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari, Imtiaz Ali, Aanand L Rai, R Balki, and Gauri Shinde.
The anticipation for Chandu Champion is high, with fans eagerly waiting to see Kartik Aaryan’s portrayal of Murlikant Petkar. The film promises to be an inspiring tale of resilience and triumph, reflecting the spirit of India’s sports heroes. The special screening event has only added to the buzz, making Chandu Champion one of the most awaited releases of the year.