He also had the opportunity to meet Kelley Robinson, a well-known American cartoonist and co-creator of the popular comic strip “The Boondocks,” as well as Jigar Shah, a prominent Indian venture capitalist.
Ayushmann Khurrana attended the esteemed TIME100 Gala on Thursday night in New York. Khurrana was featured in the 2020 TIME100 Most Influential List and was further recognized with the TIME100 Impact Award in 2023. This year’s gala provided him with the opportunity to interact with some of the world’s most brilliant minds and inspiring artists.
Taking to his Instagram account, Khurrana shared a glimpse of the gala night, expressing his gratitude for being a part of such a significant event. He captioned the post, “It’s the era of disruptors! Honored to be part of the #TIME100 Gala this year and to have met the most brilliant minds and artists of our generation.”
The TIME100 Gala is an annual event hosted by TIME Magazine to honor individuals included in their prestigious TIME100 list. This list acknowledges the world’s most influential people across various fields, such as entertainment, business, technology, science, politics, and activism. Khurrana’s presence at the gala underscores his global recognition and the impact he has made in the Indian film industry.
During the event, Khurrana had the opportunity to interact with some of the most prominent figures of our time. Among those mentioned were Dev Patel, a British actor of Indian origin acclaimed for roles in films like Slumdog Millionaire and Lion, currently enjoying success with his directorial debut Monkey Man. He also met Kelley Robinson, a renowned American cartoonist and co-creator of the popular comic strip The Boondocks; Jigar Shah, a leading Indian venture capitalist; Priyamvada Natarajan, a distinguished Indian astrophysicist; as well as singers Dua Lipa and Kylie Minogue, and actress Uma Thurman.
Regarding his upcoming projects, Ayushmann Khurrana has yet to make official announcements. However, reports suggest he has signed on for a project with Dharma Productions, Dream Girl 3, and several other unannounced projects.