Chennai: Ayushmann’s contribution as an actor to bring about social change through his films has been hailed by the Time Magazine.
Ayushmann has been judged as one of the most influential people in the world by Time, which has featured him in the most coveted and prestigious ‘100 most influential people’ list of 2020.
Some of the other global artistes to feature in this list are music sensations Selena Gomez and The Weekend, the visionary director of Parasite Bong Joon Ho, Phoebe Waller-Bridge of Fleabag fame and Michaela Coel, British actress who became a rage across the world for the visionary show I may Destroy You.
Ayushmann is among the only three global actors featured in the list of influentials. Five Indians have been featured in this list, including Ayushmann. The others are Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Google CEO SundarPichaiand London based Indian origin doctor Ravindra Gupta.
Says Ayushmann, “I am 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.”