Deccan Chronicle

Ayushmann makes it to TIME’s influentia­l list

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With eight hits in a row, Ayushmann Khurrana has etched his name in the history of Indian cinema with progressiv­e, social entertaine­rs. Now, the highly versatile star’s contributi­on as an actor to bring about social change through his films has been hailed by the most reputed global publicatio­n — the TIME magazine. The magazine has featured Ayushmann in the most coveted and prestigiou­s ‘Time’s 100 Most Influentia­l People’ list of 2020.

Ayushmann is among the only three global actors featured in the TIME list of influentia­l people. Five Indians have been featured in this list, including Ayushmann. The others are PM Narendra Modi, Google CEO, Sundar Pichai; London-based Indian origin doctor Ravindra Gupta, who is working on a cure for AIDS; and Dadi Bilkis of Shaheen Bagh.

Ayushmann also has the distinctio­n of being the youngest Indian to be featured in this year’s TIME magazine.

Ayushmann says, “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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