📌 Key Points
- Ranbir Kapoor is the only Indian actor featured in TIME’s 100 Most Influential People of 2026.
- Producer Namit Malhotra believes Ranbir Kapoor is the perfect choice to portray Lord Rama in ‘Ramayana’.
- Ayushmann Khurrana penned Ranbir Kapoor’s TIME profile, praising his enduring impact on Indian cinema.
- Khurrana highlights Kapoor’s focus on emotional vocabulary and authentic representation over box-office numbers.
Ranbir Kapoor has been named one of TIME’s 100 Most Influential People, with Namit Malhotra expressing strong support for Kapoor’s upcoming role as Lord Rama. Ayushmann Khurrana lauded Kapoor’s acting style, emphasizing his impact beyond box office numbers.
Ranbir Kapoor Named Among TIME’s Most Influential
I have witnessed your journey closely. The highs, the setbacks, the quiet resilience, and the way you’ve stayed so grounded through it all, both on and off screen.”
Namit Malhotra’s Strong Endorsement for ‘Ramayana’ Role
He added, “There was never a doubt in my mind. There is no one better to portray Lord Rama. You are, without doubt, the finest actor of our generation. Being named among @TIME’s 100 Most Influential People of 2026 feels absolutely deserving. It’s great to see the world finally take notice of you and your talent.
This is just the beginning, my friend. More power to you.”
Ayushmann Khurrana Praises Ranbir’s Acting Style
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.
“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. In a world where performances are often amplified, Ranbir internalizes. He shows our culture through quiet restraint. He represents the India that is finally learning how to listen to itself and leaves a mark through simple authenticity,” the profile said.
Ranbir Kapoor’s recognition in TIME 100 and Namit Malhotra’s endorsement for Ramayana underscore his significant influence. His understated performances are reshaping Indian cinema’s emotional landscape, marking a shift towards authentic storytelling.
