Ayushmann Khurrana makes to Times’s 100 most influential list, shares honour with PM Modi

Ayushmann Khurrana has been named among the world’s 100 most influential people by the Time Magazine. The actor took to his Instagram handle to share how “honoured” he was to be a part of the group.

Ayushmann further shared the honour with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who, too, has been named in the list.

Ayushmann wrote, ““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.” The post was showered with thousands of ‘likes’ within a few minutes and congratulations began pouring in for the Article 15 actor.”

Ayushmann said in a statement: "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."

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The 36-year-old star of films such as AndhaDhunand Badhaai Ho is listed under Artists, which also includes Korean filmmaker Bong Joon-ho, actor Michael B Jordan, Fleabag creator Phoebe Waller-Bridge, and musicians Jennifer Hudson and Selena Gomez, among others. The other categories on the Time list are Pioneers - under which is included Professor Ravindra Gupta, known for his work on HIV/AIDS treatment - Leaders, Icons and Titans. Sundar Pichai, the Indian-born chief of Google, makes it to the last category. Bilkis, the 82-year-old who became one of the faces of the Shaheen Bagh protest is under Icons. The essay on Ayushmann has been written byactress Deepika Padukone, who was on the list in 2018.

Deepika writes: "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. In India, with a population of more than 1.3 billion, only a tiny percentage of people see their dreams come alive, and Ayushmann Khurrana is one of them. You're probably wondering, How? Talent and hard work. Sure, that goes without saying. But more important, patience, perseverance and fearlessness. A little insight for those who dare to dream."

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