Ayushmann Khurrana has added another feather to his cap as he became the only Indian actor to feature in the Time magazine list of 100 most influential people this year.
Ayushmann has been named in the Influential Artists category, which also includes Oscar-winning Korean film Parasite director Bong Joon-ho, “Fleabag” maker and actor Phoebe Waller-Bridge, and Hollywood star Michael B. Jordan. The list also includes op music superstars Selena Gomez, J. Balvin, Halsey, The Weekend and Jennifer Hudson.
He wrote on Instagram, “TIME’s list of the 100 Most Influential People in the world is out, I’m honored to be a part of this group: time.com/time100 @TIME #TIME100.”
“I’m truly humbled with the recognition that TIME has bestowed on me. As an artiste, I have only looked to contribute towards bringing a positive change in society through cinema and this moment is a huge validation of my belief system and my journey. I have always believed that cinema has the power to bring about change by triggering the right conversations among people and society. Hopefully, through my content choices, I have been able to contribute towards my country and countrymen,” the national award winner actor said in a statement.
The essay for the Time magzine on Ayushamnn has been written by Deepika Padukone. Appreciating the actor’s film choices in the magazine, she wrote “I remember Ayushmann Khurrana vividly from his debut film, Vicky Donor. He had, of course, been a part of the entertainment industry in various other ways for several years before that, but the reason you and I talk about him today is because of the impact he has been able to create through memorable films and iconic characters. Where male protagonist roles often fall into the trap of stereotypical masculinity, Ayushmann has successfully and convincingly transformed into characters who challenge those very stereotypes.”
Apart from Ayushmann, Professor Ravindra Gupta – for his work on HIV/AIDS treatment, Sundar Pichai – the Indian-born chief of Google, Bilkis – the 82-year-old who became one of the faces of the Shaheen Bagh protest is under Icons and PM Modi are listed in TIME 100 Most Influential People of 2020 list
