&imwidth=800&imheight=600&format=webp&quality=medium "Kartik Aaryan attends President Droupadi Murmu’s Independence Day ‘At Home’ reception")
As the nation celebrated India's 80th Independence Day on August 15, President Draupadi Murmu held an ‘At Home’ reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi. Following his National Award win for Chandu Champion, Bollywood actor Kartik Aaryan was invited by the President to attend the prestigious event. After the ceremony ended, Aaryan took to social media to share several photos from the event, showing him dressed in chic formal wear and expressing his gratitude for being an Indian.
Kartik Aaryan attends ‘At-Home Reception’
On the occasion of India's 80th Independence Day, President Droupadi Murmu hosted the traditional 'At Home' reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi. The event had leaders such as Vice President C P Radhakrishnan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, former President Ram Nath Kovind, union ministers, and journalists in attendance. Kartik Aaryan also attended the event alongside several other prominent personalities.
Also Read: 72nd National Film Awards: Kartik Aaryan reacts to Best Actor win, calls it a dream come true
Taking to social media on the same day, the Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 star shared glimpses from the evening and expressed his immense joy and pride in being Indian. In the caption, he wrote, “Happy Independence Day. Proud to be an Indian 🙏🏻❤️.”
For the occasion, Aaryan looked dapper in a classic navy blue bandhgala jacket paired with white trousers and brown boots.
The 'At Home' reception is considered one of the most dignified events in the nation, bringing together people from various fields, including arts, cinema, sports, diplomacy, and public service.
Kartik Aaryan's national win
On July 18, Kartik Aaryan was announced as the Best Actor award winner at the 72nd National Film Awards for his critically acclaimed portrayal of Paralympic gold medalist Murlikant Petkar in the biographical sports drama Chandu Champion, directed by Kabir Khan.
Trending Stories
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
National Handloom Day 2026: From Alia Bhatt to Samantha Ruth Prabhu; Actresses who celebrated India's textile heritage as brides
)
The Royals enter the Doctor Who universe: King Charles and Queen Camilla beam into Commonwealth Games in TARDIS
)
Unitree Robotics targets $9 billion valuation in landmark IPO backed by DeepSeek and Tencent
)
India names 27 sites in Arunachal Pradesh
)
Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata OTT: When will Kangana Ranaut's film stream online?
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
How many soldiers operate one S-400 battery?
)
Shakib Al Hasan ready to return to Bangladesh—under one condition
)
‘Fake news’: MEA rejects report claiming India sought defence pact with Israel after Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey deal
)
Rockstar to unveil GTA 6 extended look ahead of November launch
)
Russia forms Ukrainian Volunteer Spetsnaz Brigade to fight Ukraine
)
Drug-resistant fungus that hides in hair and enters bloodstream reported in 23 US states
)
Technology transfer deal boosts India's defence manufacturing ambitions
)
Border row erupts in Europe after Ceuta crossings, Spain imposes border controls on Italy
)
Morale plummets on USS Abraham Lincoln: Are US sailors reaching a breaking point? | GRAVITAS
)
'Security can't be bought with Pakistan, Turkey deal': Iran tells Saudi Arabia
)
Baba Vanga's 2026 prophecy: 2 predictions 'already came true', 3 terrifying ones remain. Details inside
)
Colombia’s new president Abelardo de la Espriella vows to ‘defeat narco-terrorists’, signals hardline shift
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
New Friday OTT releases (August 7, 2026): Operation Safed Sagar, Vadhandhi, Main Vaapis Aaunga- 6 movies and TV shows on Netflix, Prime Video and more
)
Squadron Leader Bhawana Kanth scripts history as Indian Air Force gets its first woman ‘Top Gun’ pilot
)
RSS says Gen Z protests reflect genuine distress
)
Trump says Iranian school bombing photos could be AI-generated - 'I don’t think...'
)
IAF officer held for sharing sensitive information in 'honey trap' case, booked under Official Secrets Act
)
Stray Kids under scrutiny? Fans react to Grammy submission silence after BTS boycott
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
Why the Su-30MKI doesn't need external fuel tanks to fly vast distances
)
Jugal Hansraj reunites with Shekhar Kapur after 40 years for Masoom: The Next Generation
)
New speed limits, automatic challans: Big traffic change coming to Delhi-Meerut Expressway. All you need to know
)
India officially names 27 places in Arunachal to counter China's renaming claims
)
Trump calls White House ballroom ruling a 'national disgrace' as court says Congress approval needed
)
US sanctions Iran’s crypto network after Strait of Hormuz attacks, offers $15m bounty for intel on IRGC finance
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
Why the Su-30MKI is one of the heaviest fighters ever built
)
Uttarakhand young innovator builds India's own flying vehicle, conducts first test flight: WATCH
)
Chilling video shows students take cover as teen opens fire at Thai school
)
Reese Witherspoon's father hospitalised after poolside incident in Nashville: Report
Soon after, the actor celebrated his big achievement with his family by sharing a video on Instagram. It shows Kartik watching the ceremony with his parents before breaking into a scream of joy when his name was announced. His parents then hugged and congratulated him, while his mother kissed him on the cheek in an emotional family moment.
