Saif Ali Khan, TIME's Person of the Year 2026?
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According to a reliable source, Saif Ali Khan is leading the race to become Time magazine's Person of the Year in 2026. But while the actor's fans are thrilled with the news, many people hold a very different opinion.
UPDATE 25/12/2025 : This story seems to be false. (read more)
Why not Khan for Person of the Year?
The list of nominees for Time magazine’s Person of the Year is always an eclectic mix of world leaders, pop culture icons, buzzworthy names, and human rights activists. The unexpected inclusion of the 55-year-old actor, as a 2026 nominee has therefore sparked controversy and debate.
“What makes Khan so important is the potential and influence he now has, rather than anything he has already done,” said a panelist who preferred to remain anonymous, adding that earlier this month, the actor have already been named ‘Indian Of The Year’ by some major Indian newspapers and even ‘New Delhi Citizen Of The Year’ by the readers of a local gazette in New Delhi (Saif Ali Khan's hometown).
Social Reactions to TIME’s Person of the Year
A representative for the actor was not immediately available for comment, but the announcement generated immediate reaction on Twitter:
“Saif Ali Khan Named Person of the Year Is No ‘Surprise’.”
— @TheNewsEditor, 24 Dec 2025
“Congrats! Saif Ali has this charisma that seems to come out of nowhere.”
— @SamanthaJones, 24 Dec 2025
“Past recipients include Joseph Stalin and Adolf Hitler ... then why not Saif Ali Khan?”
— @TheClassicObserver, 24 Dec 2025
Could 2026 officially be the Year of Saif Ali Khan?
Still, TIME’s editors will make the final decision about who will grace the magazine’s cover as its 2026 Person of the Year.
Who do you think should be TIME’s Person of the Year for 2026?
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