Actor Ayushmann Khurrana, who himself was part of the TIME 100 list in 2020, penned a special tribute for Ranbir Kapoor, highlighting the actor’s impact on Indian cinema and his growing global appeal

Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor has earned a place on the prestigious TIME 100 Most Influential People, becoming the only Indian actor to feature on the global list this year. He joined other Indian names such as Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google, and celebrity chef Vikas Khanna.

Actor Ayushmann Khurrana, who himself was part of the TIME 100 list in 2020, penned a special tribute for Ranbir, highlighting the actor’s impact on Indian cinema and his growing global appeal.

Khurrana praised Kapoor as an artist who reflects the changing cultural landscape of India. In his tribute, he wrote, "Ranbir isn't just a movie star - he's a storyteller talking to a global audience and telling them stories of a fabled, mythical country where epics like The Ramayana have inspired other civilizations and cultures," wrote Khurrana.

Opening up about Ranbir’s artistic approach and influence, Khurrana further added, "There are actors who chase legacy and there are actors who become one through their craft. Ranbir Kapoor is the latter. In an industry as prolific and passionate as Indian cinema, we often measure greatness in decibels - box-office numbers, fan frenzy, opening weekends. But every once in a while, an actor shifts something quieter yet far more enduring: our emotional vocabulary as an audience. Ranbir has been doing that film after film."