Updated On: 21 June, 2024 06:33 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Ratan Khatri`s fascinating life story is the inspiration behind the web series `Matka King,` directed by Nagraj Manjule and set to stream on Amazon Prime Video.

Vijay Varma in Matka King and Kartik Aaryan in Chandu Champion
Vijay Varma`s highly anticipated series `Matka King,` helmed by Nagraj Manjule, is making waves for all the right reasons. Following the launch of a new poster featuring Vijay, there was an exciting announcement that Sai Tamhankar has been roped in for the series. For trivia enthusiasts, `Matka King` has a unique connection with Kartik Aaryan`s latest release `Chandu Champion.`
Yes, you read that right! Here’s the scoop. For those who have watched `Chandu Champion,` the man who changed the fortune of Murlikant Petkar (portrayed by Kartik) by winning a jackpot at his gambling den is Ratan Khatri, a real-life Matka King who was famous between the 1960s and 1990s.