BY Sunit Jangir
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Ayushmann Khurrana Makes To The Time's 100 Most Influential People List
Bollywood actor Ayushmann Khurrana has included another feather in his already sparkling hat as he has made this year's Time Magazine's list of 100 Most Influential People in the world. The star actor makes to the hugely respected US magazine with some of the top international stars. ##
Best known for his movies like AndhaDhun, Badhaai Ho, Subh Mangal Savdhaan, the 36-year old listed under Artists, which also includes Oscar winner, Korean filmmaker Bong Joon-ho, actor Michael B Jordan, Fleabag creator Phoebe Waller-Bridge, and musicians Jennifer Hudson and Selena Gomez, among others.##
Apart from Ayushmann, the other Indians who featured in this list are Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Google CEO Sunder Pichai, London-based Indian origin doctor Ravindra Gupta who found a cure for AIDS, Bilkis - Dadi of Shaheen Bagh. ##
Deepika Padukone, who also featured in the list in 2018, has written an essay on Ayushmann Khurrana for naming in this prestigious list. ##
"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".##
View this post 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 A post shared by Ayushmann Khurrana (@ayushmannk) on Sep 22, 2020 at 7:13pm PDT ##
Ayushmann said in a statement as narrated by NDTV, "I'm truly humbled with the recognition that TIME has bestowed on me. As an artist, 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."##
Ayushmann is one of only a few actors in the industry who are known for choosing fearless roles which gives a social message. He won the National Award for Best Actor last year for his work in AndhaDhun, a thriller in which he played the complex role of a pianist who pretends to be blind. ##
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