- PM Modi inaugurates India’s first World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES) in Mumbai.
- Shah Rukh Khan leads a star-studded welcome at the Jio World Convention Centre.
- WAVES 2025 aims to position India as a global leader in media, AVGC-XR, and digital entertainment.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi officially launched the WAVES Summit 2025 in Mumbai. This signals a major push to develop India’s media and creative economy on a global scale.
The event opened with a grand welcome from Bollywood legend Shah Rukh Khan. He greeted Modi and other dignitaries with folded hands, drawing massive cheers from the audience.
India Sets the Stage: WAVES 2025 Showcases Nation’s Entertainment Ambitions
WAVES Summit 2025 marks India’s most ambitious step yet in making its mark on the global entertainment map. By bringing together stakeholders across broadcasting, gaming, film, and digital content, the summit encourages collaboration and innovation. This occurs in an industry poised for massive growth.
PM Modi’s address emphasized the creative economy not as a fringe sector, but as a key pillar of national progress. He positioned India as a reservoir of talent ready to lead the global content revolution. He also announced that the government will explore new recognitions like the WAVES Awards to reward excellence.
The star power at the event reflected the importance of the initiative. Shah Rukh Khan’s enthusiastic welcome, joined by icons like Rajinikanth, Deepika Padukone, and Aamir Khan, signaled industry-wide support. Their presence also highlighted the summit’s cross-cultural, pan-India appeal.
Looking ahead, WAVES 2025 is not just an industry meet but a declaration of India’s creative confidence. It invites young creators to dream big. Additionally, it assures them that the ecosystem—from training to funding—is ready to support their journey.
WAVES Summit 2025 is more than a milestone—it is a movement to establish India as a creative capital of the world, where talent meets opportunity at scale.
“WAVES is not just an acronym; it’s a wave of culture, creativity, and universal connection.” – Prime Minister Narendra Modi
