Time magazine has unveiled its annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world. Bollywood star Ranbir Kapoor and celebrity chef Vikas Khanna are the only Indians to make the cut.
Ranbir Kapoor's profile was written by fellow Bollywood star Ayushmann Khurrana, who praised him for his ability to move beyond box-office numbers and fan frenzy.
“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,” Ayushmann wrote.
Celebrity chef Vikas Khanna was named among visionaries in fashion, visual, literary, and culinary arts, alongside names like Ralph Lauren and Victoria Beckham.
James Beard Award–winning chef Eric Ripert wrote in the TIME profile for Vikas Khanna, “His generosity extends far beyond the kitchen, reaching communities across the world with compassion, dignity, and a deep sense of responsibility.”
The list includes global leaders such as US President Donald Trump, Pope Leo XIV, and Chinese President Xi Jinping, among others.
