Stars from across India came together at the WAVES Summit 2025, a forward-thinking initiative launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi aimed at spotlighting India’s creative and cultural power on the global stage. The event brought together influential voices from cinema and music, with South Indian stars like Nagarjuna and Karthi, music icons Badshah and Shaan, and veteran actor Anupam Kher sharing their perspectives. All emphasised the importance of such platforms in nurturing India’s artistic heritage, encouraging innovation, and empowering the next generation of cultural leaders
02 May,2025 08:10 PM IST
Mumbai played host to the prestigious WAVES Summit 2025 (World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit), which kicked off today with a grand inauguration by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The four-day event brought together some of the biggest names in Indian cinema and entertainment. Bollywood icons like Shah Rukh Khan, Mohanlal, and Akshay Kumar were present, along with a stellar lineup of actors and creators including Jackie Shroff, Deepika Padukone, Farhan Akhtar, Shaan, and Nushrratt Bharuccha. Esteemed personalities such as Karan Johar, Hema Malini, and Oscar-winner Guneet Monga also marked their presence, as the summit celebrated the convergence of cinema, music, and digital content under one roof.
01 May,2025 03:02 PM IST
The World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit 2025 (WAVES 2025) commenced in Mumbai today. Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a packed audience comprising artists, innovators, and global content creators at the summit. Speaking at the inauguration, Mr Modi emphasised India’s ambition to become a creative superpower and described WAVES as a global platform that “belongs to every artist and creator.” Hailing India’s creative vision, he stated that it is time for India’s Orange Economy to shine on the global stage.
01 May,2025 02:26 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
