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Deccan Herald
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Deccan Herald
'I never look into the mirror while practicing scenes': Aamir Khan at WAVES
The Bollywood star was speaking on 'The Art of Acting' at the Creatosphere stage at the World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES) at the Jio Convention Centre in Mumbai.
Hindustan Times
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
PM Narendra Modi to inaugurate first WAVES summit in Mumbai today. What to expect on Day 1
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the first World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit or WAVES in Mumbai on Thursday, May 1 a four-day event that will bring together the entire spectrum of the media and entertainment industry. Jointly organised by the central and state governments, the four-day event is being held at the Jio World Convention Centre, Bandra Kurla Complex. WAVES is being imagined as a vibrant meeting ground where the old and the new in media come together — and the Prime Minister is set to spend nearly 10 hours at the event. He would lead a roundtable with CEOs and big names from the media and entertainment world, signalling how seriously the industry is being taken at the highest level. Modi also meet young creators from around the globe who took part in 31 'Create in India' challenges at the Creatosphere, and personally hand out awards to the winners. The Creatosphere itself promises to be a creative playground, with zones dedicated to VR, animation, films, gaming, VFX, comics, music, and more—plus immersive experiences and hands-on masterclasses for those who want to dive deeper. Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis and Information and broadcasting minister Ashwini Vaishnaw will also address the inaugural session of the summit, which is expected to witness participation from top actors such as Aamir Khan, Chiranjeevi, Anil Kapoor, Anupam Kher, Rajinikanth, Mohanlal, Hema Malini, and Chiranjeevi, among others. The WAVES summit is set to open on a grand note, beginning with a powerful musical invocation by Oscar-winning composer MM Keeravaani and a 30-member orchestra. This will be followed by 'Sutradhar Reinvented', a visually rich tribute to India's cinematic and storytelling heritage, narrated by actor Sharad Kelkar. Adding to the cultural and creative energy of the event, Modi will unveil the Bharat Pavilion — an artistic celebration of India's storytelling journey, themed 'Kala to Code'. The pavilion will feature four immersive zones, offering visitors an experience that traces India's storytelling legacy while showcasing the evolution and future of its media and entertainment industry. Throughout the summit, participants can expect thought-provoking plenary sessions and discussions focused on shaping the future of the audio-visual sector in India and globally. The opening day will culminate in a star-studded cultural evening, with performances by maestros like Vishwa Mohan Bhatt, Yella Venkateswara Rao, and Ronu Majumdar, alongside acts by the Tetseo Sisters, JHAALA, Shreya Ghoshal, KING x Alan Walker, and a special cinematic performance by Anupam Kher. External affairs minister S Jaishankar will lead the Global Media Dialogue — an important conversation bringing together ministers, media leaders, and policymakers from around the world. Winners of the 32 'Create in India' challenges will be honoured with the first-ever WAVES Awards at the Jio World Centre in Mumbai, where the event is being held. Officials say Mumbai is likely to become the permanent home for WAVES — envisioned as the media and entertainment world's answer to Davos.
New Indian Express
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
WAVES to make waves today, PM to inaugurate
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the first World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES) in Mumbai on Thursday, a four-day event that will bring together the entire spectrum of the media and entertainment industry. The summit will now be an annual event, which will take place in February in Mumbai, said sources. Envisioned as a platform to bridge the gap between traditional and emerging media, the PM has set aside nearly 10 hours for WAVES, where he will chair a meeting with industry leaders from the media and entertainment sector. 'WAVES will integrate films, OTT, gaming, comics, digital media, AI, broadcasting, and emerging tech, making it a comprehensive showcase of India's media and entertainment prowess. WAVES aims to unlock a $50 billion market by 2029, expanding India's footprint in the global entertainment economy,' said officials. The PM will also interact with young creators from across the world who have participated in 31 different Create in India challenges at the Creatosphere and give away awards to the winners. The Creatosphere will feature curated zones from VR, animation, films, games, VFX, comics, music to immersive exhibits and masterclasses. At WAVES, India will also host the Global Media Dialogue (GMD) for the first time, with ministerial participation from 25 countries, marking a milestone in the country's engagement with the global media and entertainment landscape.
The Print
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Print
PM Modi to inaugurate first WAVES summit in Mumbai on Thursday
The prime minister will also interact with young creators from across the world who have participated in 31 different Create in India challenges at the Creatosphere and also give away awards to the winners. Envisioned as a platform to bridge the gap between traditional and emerging media, the Prime Minister has set aside nearly 10 hours for WAVES where he will chair a meeting with CEOs and industry leaders from the media and entertainment sector. Mumbai, Apr 30 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the first World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES) here on Thursday, a four-day event that will bring together the entire spectrum of the media and entertainment industry. The Creatosphere will feature curated zones from VR, animation, films, games, VFX, comics, music yo immersive exhibits and masterclasses. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw will also address the inaugural session of the summit, which is expected to witness participation from top actors such as Rajinikanth, Mohanlal, Hema Malini, and Chiranjeevi, among others. The Summit will opens with a stirring invocation by M M Keeravaani and a 30-member orchestra and 'Sutradhar Reinvented' which is billed as a sensory-rich journey into India's cinematic and storytelling DNA narrated by Sharad Kelkar. The Prime Minister will also unveil the Bharat Pavilion, a vibrant tribute to the India's profound legacy of storytelling, based on the theme 'Kala to Code'. The Pavilion will have four immersive zones that will take visitors through the continuum of India's storytelling traditions and a deep dive into the media and entertainment growth story. The summit will feature theme-based plenaries and discussions aimed at shaping the future of the audio-visual industry in India and beyond. The cultural evening on the opening day will feature a classical ensemble led by legends like Vishwa Mohan Bhatt, Yella Venkateswara Rao, and Ronu Majumdar, performances by the Tetseo Sisters, JHAALA, Shreya Ghoshal, KING x Alan Walker, and a cinematic act by Anupam Kher. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is expected to chair the Global Media Dialogue which will see participation from ministers, leaders of the media industry and policymakers from across the world. The first WAVES Awards to winners of 32 challenges announced in the run-up to the summit will also be given away at the event organised at the Jio World Centre in Mumbai. Mumbai is expected to be the permanent venue of the WAVES summit, billed as the biggest gathering of the media and entertainment industry, similar to what World Economic Forum meeting at Davos is for the business and economy sectors, officials said. Day one will open with a high-profile panel discussion titled 'Legends and Legacies: The Stories That Shaped India's Soul', featuring Hema Malini, Mithun Chakraborty, Rajinikanth, Mohanlal, and Chiranjeevi. The session will be moderated by actor Akshay Kumar. Another highlight will be 'The New Mainstream: Breaking Borders, Building Legends', a panel with filmmaker S S Rajamouli, actors Anil Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and Vicky Kaushal, and music maestro AR Rahman, moderated by producer-director Karan Johar. A much-anticipated chat between Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone and Karan Johar, titled 'The Journey: From Outsider to Ruler', will delve into the inspiring careers of the two actors. Key issues on the agenda include regulating broadcasting in the digital age, copyright for audio-visual performers and content creators, the role of artificial intelligence in media, the future of theatrical releases, and the evolution of the AVGC-XR (Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics and Extended Reality) sector. PTI SKU NB NB This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
