'From Son Of Gwalior To Maharashtrian Of The Year': Kartik Aaryan Wins One More Award, Calls Mumbai 'Heart Of Cinema'

Kartik Aaryan is currently in the best phase of his career. The actor gave a blockbuster like Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 last year, and impressed one and all with his performance in Kabir Khan's Chandu Champion. A few days ago, he received Best Actor award at IIFA 2025, and now, on Wednesday, the actor was honoured with Maharashtrian Of The Year award at the Lokmat Awards. He was seen sharing stage with the state's Chief Minister, Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy Chief Minister, Eknath Shinde, and Governor, CP Radhakrishnan.

The actor took to Instagram to share pictures from the awards, and wrote, "Maharashtrian Of The Year Thank you honourable Governor CP Radhakrishnan ji, Chief Minister @devendra_fadnavis ji and Deputy CM @mieknathshinde sir."

Fans of the actor are feeling proud of him. A fan wrote, "My MP boy won Maharashtrian of The Year Award!!!" Another fan commented, "From the son of Gwalior to Maharashtrian of the Year — your journey is proof that dreams do come true. You’ve faced it all with a smile, and today, the world is clapping for you. So proud, so emotional… you deserve it all and more!"

According to Lokmat Times, after receiving the award, the actor in his speech said, "Receiving this award is a matter of great pride for me and my family. I am from Gwalior, my birthplace, but Mumbai is where I work and have achieved success. The love I’ve received here has been overwhelming. Mumbai is the heart of cinema, and reaching here was my dream. Coming here was a turning point in my life. As mentioned in the Gita, I don’t focus on the fruits of my labor; I simply keep doing my work. If receiving such a prestigious Maharashtrian award is the fruit, I will continue to work hard."

Kartik currently has many interesting films lined up. He will be seen in Anurag Basu's next which also stars Sreeleela in the lead role. The actor also has Dharma Productions' Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri.