Ayushmann makes it to TIME’s influential list
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.”