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Hans India
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
AR Rahman thanks PM Modi, CM Fadnavis for WAVES Summit
Grammy and Oscar-winning composer A R Rahman is on a celebratory high, having played a key role in the recently held WAVE Summit 2025 — a grand initiative focused on nurturing young creative talent across India. Taking to his X (formerly Twitter) handle, Rahman extended gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis for their visionary support. "Thank you PM Narendra Modi ji for making me part of the advisory board, and CM DevFadnavis ji for the continued support. It's been an honour to witness how WAVESummitIndia is creating such a powerful platform for the young creative minds of India," Rahman wrote. As part of the summit, the maestro unveiled the spiritual and sonorous track 'Satyam Shivam Sundaram' from The Waves of India album. He also introduced Jhalaa, a band specially curated through global auditions to celebrate the heritage of Indian classical music. Rahman shared, 'From launching the new song to introducing Jhalaa and performing at the Wonderment Tour premiere, these past four days have been truly enthralling and humbling.' Meanwhile, the musical wizard captivated Mumbai with his much-anticipated Wonderment Tour performance at DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai, which drew a staggering crowd of over 40,000. The event opened with acts by The Yellow Diary,Anubha Bajaj, and Ridáy, setting the stage for power-packed performances by Sukhwinder Singh, Jonita Gandhi, AR Ameen, Zanai Bhosle, and Rahman himself. The concert featured hits like 'Jai Ho,' 'Aaye Re Toofan,' 'Jinguchaa,' and 'VandeMataram.' But the highlight came when Mohit Chauhan and Dhanush made surprise appearances, joining Rahman live on stage, elevating the energy and leaving fans thrilled. Rahman's creative momentum continues to shine — both as a mentor and performer — setting an inspiring example for artists across generations.
NDTV
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
WAVE Summit 2025: Esha Gupta's Pick Is A Pastel Ombre Saree And Jacket
Esha Gupta made sure to not miss a fashion beat when it came to bringing her sartorial best to the table while attending the WAVE Summit 2025. The Jannat 2 actress looked like her gorgeous self, wrapped in a super summer appropriate ombre nine yards wonder. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Esha Gupta (@egupta) For the unversed, (WAVES) World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit is an event being held in Mumbai from May 1, 2025 to May 4, 2025. It aims to boost India's media and entertainment industry with participation from stakeholders across the globe. Esha Gupta was seen interacting with the media and commenting on India's progress at a global scale and its soft power shining through. Esha Gupta's WAVES ready attire screamed Indian summer from a distance. This hand-picked couture piece is from the shelves of the luxury designer label, MADZIN. The 39-year-old actress looked like a fashionista gone ethnic wearing a pastel pink and lime hued ombre art silk saree that was dual coloured around the waist and palla while boasting of a blush hue around the pleats. What added a delicate touch of glam to the saree was the exquisite salma-sitara border that ran across all its borders. Esha wore the saree with a tightly pleated palla and pleats that framed her body to perfection. What added the boss lady element to this graceful saree was the full sleeved structure jacket with a V-neckline, that was laden with a jaal style intricate floral embroidery work along with the salma-sitara details. Esha accessorised her look with a diamonds studded drop style necklace adorned around her neck that boasted of a maximal square cut emerald and a couple of diamond rings to add further sparkle to her look. To this she added a pair of beige peep toe heels that gave her all the elevation and comfort at the same time. Esha's tresses were styled into a salon style voluminous side-parted bob that framed her face to perfection. She teamed this with a soft rose hued monotone glam of the day to keep things dreamy. Esha Gupta looks saree -torially chic in an ombre ethnic coded ensemble.
NDTV
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Sobhita Dhulipala And Naga Chaitanya Make A Stylish Statement At WAVES Summit 2025
The WAVE Summit 2025 is not just a confluence of ideas but a runway of cultural elegance and timeless style- and newlyweds Sobhita Dhulipala and Naga Chaitanya just proved us right! Among the standout moments, Shobita and Naga Chaitanya look absolutely stunning while posing for a picture for a fan. Shobita was seen in a shimmering sari with intricate gold and bronze embroidery and a blouse with ornamental detail. The simple blouse, featuring the same rich floral and paisley motifs, brings together the whole look. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Snehkumar Zala (@snehzala) She kept the accessories to a minimal. The Made in Heaven actor wore a long necklace and statement, along with golden bangles that adds a traditional touch to the overall look. She kept the makeup natural, letting her natural features shine through. The red bindi adds an elegant touch to the look and her neatly tied back hair completed the refined appearance. Naga Chaitanya, brought polished charm to his look with a classic black bandhgala suit. The tailored fit, clean lines and a minimalistic aesthetic was amplified with a white pocket square which added a hint of contrast to the outfit. With black formal shoes, neatly combed hair and an effortless smile, he exudes confidence in the simple yet classic look. Creating a striking visual contrast- their ensembles feel like Indian heritage coming together with a contemporary narrative.
