📌 Key Points
- Ranbir Kapoor is the only Indian actor on TIME’s 100 Most Influential People list this year.
- Alia Bhatt shared a loving message for Ranbir on Instagram, calling him ‘Looking good baby’.
- Ayushmann Khurrana wrote Ranbir’s TIME profile, praising his craft and legacy.
- The TIME 100 list includes global leaders and figures changing culture significantly.
Ranbir Kapoor’s inclusion in TIME’s 100 Most Influential People list has sparked excitement. Alia Bhatt expressed her admiration for her husband’s achievement. Ayushmann Khurrana penned a tribute to Kapoor, recognizing his craft and impact.
Ranbir Kapoor’s TIME 100 Recognition
Actor Ranbir Kapoor is basking in a global spotlight, having secured a spot on TIME’s list of the world’s 100 most influential people and being the only Indian actor to feature in the list this year. His wife, actor Alia Bhatt couldn’t keep calm and went all in with a heartfelt, love-soaked note for her husband.
Alia took to Instagram Stories and shared her husband Ranbir Kapoor‘s picture from the TIME 100 Most Influential People list. And just like his fans, she couldn’t stop swooning over him.
She shared a screenshot of the post announcing the same on Instagram story and wrote, “Looking good baby” followed by an ice cream emoji.
Alia Bhatt’s Heartfelt Reaction
On Wednesday, Time magazine unveiled its annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world. The TIME 100, as it is called, has for years been a good benchmark of any popular figure’s global popularity and impact. This year, few Indians have made the cut, including Bollywood star Ranbir Kapoor, the only name from the world’s largest film industry. He is joined in the list by celebrity chef Vikas Khanna .
TIME’s profile of Ranbir Kapoor was written by his fellow Bollywood star, Ayushmann Khurrana. “There are actors who chase legacy and there are actors who become one through their craft. Ranbir Kapoor is the latter,” Ayushmann wrote. In his write-up, Ayushmann emphasised that Ranbir has moved beyond the chatter about box-office and weekend collections in Bollywood.
Ayushmann Khurrana’s Tribute to Ranbir
The list includes global leaders such as US President Donald Trump, Pope Leo XIV, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Prime Minister of Canada Mark Carney, Chinese President Xi Jinping, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and commander of the 2026 Artemis II Reid Wiseman. TIME emphasized that honorees on the list are “changing culture in unprecedented ways.”
Alia was last seen in Jigra (2024). She also has spy thriller Alpha in the pipeline. The film is slated for release on July 10. Alpha was originally slated for release in Christmas 2025, but was moved to 17 April 2026. It is believed that the film has been pushed again to avoid a clash with Salman Khan’s Maatrubhumi. The film was set to release in theatres on April 17.
Ranbir’s inclusion in TIME’s 100 list solidifies his global influence, further amplified by Alia’s public support. This recognition highlights his impact beyond Bollywood, showcasing his cultural significance on a global scale.
