R.K. Laxman has touched the lives of many, including mine: Ayushmann Khurrana on the legends' birth anniversary

MUMBAI: On the 103rd birth anniversary of legendary illustrator and cartoonist R.K. Laxman, Bollywood superstar Ayushmann Khurrana took to Instagram to share heartfelt admiration for him, whose work has left a long lasting impression on many minds in the country, including the actor’s. Giving a tribute to Mr. R.K. Laxman, he captioned his story - _Saluting a true icon of our times - R.K. Laxman sir! No one has celebrated the common man like you. Thank you for giving a voice to millions of Indians... you have inspired many, including me._

R.K. Laxman always worked towards giving a voice to the voiceless through his work, and his stories of the common man had a sharp sense of humor and profound empathy that connected with audiences across ages! Speaking about his admiration for the legendary cartoonist, Ayushmann Khurrana said, _“R.K. Laxman sir is a true Indian icon who has championed the common man through his exemplary work. He made the common man an observer of time, life and politics and like a lot of Indians, I’m a huge fan of his work too. His work was the voice of millions in our country and he captured the sentiment of people to perfection.”_

Shaping young minds since the 1950’s for almost half a century, Mr. Laxman’s illustrations served as inspiration for many, including Ayushmann. R.K. Laxman’s impact on Ayushmann reflected in his cinema with the kinds of roles he plays - depicting the story of the common man. Talking about R.K. Laxman’s impact on him growing up, Ayushmann Khurrana said, _“His work had an impact on me too because right from school and college, I got hooked onto doing street plays that championed common people! I have read some of his works, I have been amazed to read the meaning and interpretations of his sketches. He has touched the lives of many, including mine. Even in my choice of cinema, I have tried to champion the people of India and the emotions of our country. I’m proud to have lived at a time where I could consume the creations of his brilliant mind.”_