Kartik Aaryan Shares Thali Delight and Unity Statue Snapshot on Instagram

Kartik Aaryan’s latest Instagram story featured a sunny afternoon at the Statue of Unity in Gujarat, captured just before the actor receives his Best Actor National Award. In the photos, the star is seen enjoying a hearty Gujarati thali, a platter loaded with rotla, dal, sabzi, and sweet chutney.

His caption highlighted the monument’s significance: “A heritage larger than life – the Statue of Unity.” He added a simple note about the food, saying, “Thali was delicious.” The post generated an outpouring of goodwill, with followers writing messages such as, “Congrats on the national award!” and “Your happiness makes us happy.”

The actor’s award recognises his portrayal of Paralympic gold‑medalist Murli Kanti Petkar in the biopic "Chandu Champion." He will share the Best Actor award with Malayalam cinema icon Mammootty, honoured for his role in "Brahmayugam." The 72nd National Film Awards, announced on July 18, 2026, celebrate 2024’s most acclaimed Indian films and related works. The ceremony will be held on September 22 in Kevadia, Gujarat, with President Droupadi Murmu presenting the medals and veteran actor Anant Nag receiving the Dadasaheb Phalke award.