Bollywood star Ayushmann Khurrana expressed his sincere respect for the renowned illustrator and cartoonist R.K. Laxman on Instagram on the 103rd anniversary of his birth. Laxman‘s work has had a lasting impact on many people’s thoughts around the nation, including the actors. Saluting a true icon of our times – R.K. Laxman sir! was the caption he used to pay homage to Mr. R.K. Laxman.

Through his writing, R.K. Laxman always sought to give voice to the voiceless, and audiences of all ages were captivated by his tales of the everyday man’s deep empathy and witty sense of humor!

“R.K. Laxman sir is a true Indian icon who has championed the common man through his exemplary work. Like many Indians, I’m a big fan of his work because he made the average person an observer of time, life, and politics. Millions of individuals throughout our nation found their voices in his work, and he perfectly encapsulated their sentiments” said Ayushmann Khurrana when discussing his love for the renowned cartoonist.

For nearly 50 years, starting in the 1950s, Mr. Laxman’s illustrations influenced young people, including Ayushmann. The influence of R.K. Laxman on Ayushmann is evident in the roles he plays in his films, which tell the tale of the average person.

“His work had an impact on me too because right from school and college, I got hooked on doing street plays that championed common people. I have read some of his pieces, and I’ve been astounded by the interpretations and meanings of his drawings. Many people’s lives, including mine, have been impacted by him. I have made an effort to support the Indian people and their feelings, even in the films I have chosen. I’m honored to have been alive while I could enjoy the products of his creative imagination” said Ayushmann Khurrana on how R.K. Laxman influenced him as a child.

Priyanka Dutta