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India Today
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Making a big splash
When Kushagra Tiwari, 21, a filmmaking graduate based in Ghaziabad, boarded a plane for the first time to attend the World Audio Visual Entertainment Summit (WAVES) from May 1-4 in Mumbai, he had little idea that he was going to come back with memories of one of the most defining experiences in his life. Receiving the Create in India Challenge (CIC) award in the Travel India category of reel-making, Tiwari, a content creator and aspiring actor, was euphoric and told Aamir Khan, from whom he received the award, that five years down the line, they would work together in a film. 'I manifested it for myself,' says an elated Tiwari. Aamir was impressed enough with the young man's confidence to ask him his name and say that he'd remember his prophecy. 'What I most like about the CIC awards was there was no criteria for how many followers you have on social media; it's all about the content,' says Tiwari. 'I have just 4,500 followers, but my confidence has soared.' What the award has also done is convince his parents, who were clueless about his work and concerned about his future, that their son is alright. 'Now they don't ask questions,' says Tiwari.
India Today
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
India Today Group rocks at WAVES 2025 with AI, awards, and anthem. Key details inside
The Creator Awards (Create in India Challenge) Season 1 concluded with a grand awards ceremony at the World Audio Visual Entertainment Summit 2025, held at the Jio World Centre, Mumbai, on 2nd of May 2025, Celebrating India's emergence as a global creative powerhouse. Spearheaded by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, the initiative recognised exceptional talent across 32 categories spanning animation, gaming, filmmaking, AI, music, and digital art. A day prior, in his inaugural address, during his keynote address at the inaugural World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025, held at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised India's potential to become a global hub for content creation. He urged creators worldwide to "Create in India, Create for the World," highlighting the nation's rich storytelling heritage and the convergence of content, creativity, and culture as pillars of the 'Orange Economy'. He lauded the Create in India Challenge as a step forward in cementing India's position as a global hub for media and entertainment. The Creation in India Challenge awards drew more than 100,000 entries from 60 countries, with 750 finalists and over 150 winners honoured at the grand finale hosted by India Today Group. The ceremony was graced by iconic figures including Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnav, Chief Minister of Maharashtra Devendra Fadnavis, State Minister of I&B - L Murugan, Secretary, MIB-Sh. Sanjay Jaju, Chairman and Editor-in-Chief, India Today Group, Mr Aroon Purie, Aamir Khan, Anupam Kher, Mithun Chakraborty, Akkineni Nagarjuna, and Prasoon Joshi. Creative award winners At the ceremony, the Chief Guest, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, congratulated the winners while reaffirming his earlier announcement of the establishment of the Indian Institute of Creative Technology, envisioned as a premier institution akin to the IITs, dedicated to nurturing creative innovation. Speaking at the Ceremony, Chief Minister of Maharashtra Sh. Devendra Fadnavis said, 'I congratulate Secretary Jaju ji, Minister Vaishnav ji, and I believe that the waves we are seeing today are fulfilling our honourable Prime Minister Modi's dream of positioning India at the forefront of the creators' economic ecosystem.' Minister of State L. Muruganc congratulated the winners and youngster, 'You're applying your creativity with technology, and we are all able to succeed like your young minds. Thank you very much", while noting the remarkable participation of women creators. Actor and Producer, Sh. Aamir Khan congratulated the Ministry of I&B, 'Congratulations again, Sanjay ji(Sanjay Jaju). It's an amazing opportunity for young people. "Our country is huge, with many talented people everywhere. "I always felt Waves would give them a chance to showcase their work, and I'm so happy it's coming out so well.' India Today Group's Editor-in-Chief & Chairman, Aroon Purie, applauded the initiative by the govt. 'I'm quite sure this wave is going to become a tsunami of creativity, and I am delighted that we are honouring all these young people with awards.' INDIA TODAY GROUP LEADS THE CELEBRATIONS OF CREATIVITY As the Official AI Partner to WAVES 2025, the India Today Group played a pivotal role in conceptualising and executing the WAVES Creator Awards – Create in India Challenge Ceremony and Red Carpet. As a tribute to the WAVES2025, the India Today Group created a special All-AI Generated WAVES Anthem featuring the India Today Group's AI Pop Star - DRIP. Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis launched the ground-breaking Waves, which is entirely AI-generated, from composition and lyrics to visual storytelling, graphics, and production—was conceptualised and executed by the India Today Group. India Today Group rocks at WAVES 2025 with AI, awards, and anthem. Key details inside The Award ceremony was hosted by Karan Singh Chhabra and attended by leading creators from across the globe. Besides the Creator Awards, at the WAVES 2025, India Today's AI anchor Sana emerged as a showstopper, delivering real-time agenda updates in 16 languages, including 11 Indian regional languages. Projected across multiple venue screens, Sana ensured seamless, inclusive communication throughout the summit, highlighting the power of AI in multilingual and accessible storytelling.
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First Post
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- First Post
Waves 2025: Strategic alliance of content creators from 75 nations could unlock $6 bn economic potential
India's entertainment industry could unlock $6 billion in new value by 2030 through global collaborations, according to a report unveiled at the WAVES 2025 summit in Mumbai. read more India's entertainment sector could unlock an additional $6 billion in value by 2030 if it builds a global coalition of content creators from 75 countries, according to a landmark report launched at the inaugural WAVES 2025 summit in Mumbai. Titled The Future of the Indian Entertainment Business in Partnership with the World, the report—released by DishTV and C21Media in collaboration with Allied Global Marketing—calls for India to recalibrate its entertainment model for the global stage. It emphasises the need for deeper international partnerships, creator-led ecosystems, and greater adoption of emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and virtual production. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The report highlights that while India has over 551 million OTT users, the industry generates just $2.1 billion in revenue—significantly below its market potential. In contrast, countries like South Korea and Spain have successfully globalised their content industries through authentic storytelling and sustained international strategies. 'India has the talent and scale to become a global content hub,' said Jamie Crick of Allied Global Marketing, delivering the summit's opening address. 'With the right international alliances and a shift from sporadic hits to systemic exports, India could realistically reach $15 billion in entertainment value by 2030.' Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate WAVES 2025 later today at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai. The World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit is a first-of-its-kind four-day event held under the theme 'Connecting Creators, Connecting Countries'. It aims to position India as a global powerhouse in audio-visual entertainment and creative innovation. The summit is bringing together leading voices from the film, tech, and media sectors. The star-studded guest list includes Indian cinema legends like Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan, Karan Johar, Rajinikanth, and AR Rahman, alongside international tech leaders such as Netflix Co-CEO Ted Sarandos, YouTube CEO Neal Mohan, and Instagram Head Adam Mosseri. Organised by FICCI in partnership with the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and the Create in India Challenge, WAVES 2025 is envisioned as a premier platform for collaboration, innovation, and global content exchange.
News18
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
WAVES Summit 2025: Rajinikanth, Amitabh Bachchan, Deepika Padukone Lead Celebrity Guest List
Big stars from India's film industries will gather in Mumbai for the WAVES Summit 2025 at Jio World Centre from May 1-4, including Amitabh Bachchan and Deepika Padukone. Big stars from across India's film industries are all set to gather in Mumbai for the WAVES Summit 2025, which will take place from May 1 to May 4 at the Jio World Centre. Backed by Netflix and organised by Reskilll, the event promises to be a creative hotspot where filmmakers, actors, and storytellers can connect, share ideas, and explore what's next for movies, series, and digital content. The WAVES Summit 2025 will feature a star-studded lineup, including legendary actors like Amitabh Bachchan, Rajinikanth, and Chiranjeevi, alongside today's superstars such as Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone. Over the four-day event, these icons, along with many other influential figures from the entertainment industry, will come together to drive forward important discussions on the future of film and digital content. Indian actors attending WAVES 2025 include Amitabh Bachchan, Rajinikanth, Chiranjeevi, Nagarjuna Akkineni, Aamir Khan, Akshay Kumar, Ranbir Kapoor, Deepika Padukone, Anil Kapoor, Anupam Kher, Mithun Chakraborty and Hema Malini. While the initial list of stars includes big names like Amitabh Bachchan, Rajinikanth, and Deepika Padukone, there are more big surprises expected to be announced soon. Filmmakers such as Ekta Kapoor, Bhushan Kumar, and Namit Malhotra are also set to attend the four-day summit. Alongside India's brightest stars, WAVES 2025 will also see global leaders from the entertainment world. High-profile dignitaries like Ted Sarandos (Co-CEO of Netflix), Neal Mohan (CEO of YouTube), and Adam Mosseri (Head of Instagram) will join the event. WAVES is set to become a leading platform for India's entertainment industry to push boundaries and expand its global presence. Organised by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) in collaboration with the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and the Create in India Challenge, the summit promises to be a game-changing event. First Published:
