On the 103rd birth anniversary of legendary illustrator and cartoonist R.K. Laxman, Bollywood star 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.

Ayushmann Khurrana on how RK Laxman shaped his cinema choices

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.”