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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.
News18
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
WAVES 2025: Kareena Kapoor's Chiffon Saree Is A Love Letter To The Summer Florals
Last Updated: For a panel discussion on Day 2 of WAVES 2025 in Mumbai, Kareena Kapoor slayed in a blue chiffon saree that was adorned with floral prints. The Jio Convention Centre in Mumbai is currently hosting the World Audio Visual Entertainment Summit 2025 (WAVES 2025). The summit is all about boosting India's media and entertainment industry with global participation. The four-day summit involves panel discussions and keynote speeches from stakeholders in broadcasting, infotainment, AVGC-XR, films, and digital media. Day 2 of WAVES 2025 saw Kareena Kapoor gracing the event with her presence as she shared the stage with Karan Johar and Vijay Deverakonda. Taking to her Instagram, Kareena Kapoor shared a series of pictures of her OOTD. The actor opted for a stunning blue floral saree that looked no less than a love letter to summer. Sharing the pictures, she wrote, 'So honoured to be part of a panel discussion at the WAVES Summit, where India isn't just part of the global entertainment conversation, we're driving it. India is fast emerging as a superpower in the global entertainment industry, and this is the beginning of a creative movement that will define the future." Take a look at Kareena's OOTD here. Speaking at the Cinema: The Soft Power panel discussion on Day 2 of WAVES, Kareena opted for a blue and orange floral print saree by Atelier Shikaarbagh. The chiffon saree was adorned with vibrant floral motifs in the hues of orange, beige and brown. She paired the saree with a matching blue sleeveless blouse. Kareena was styled by celebrity fashion stylist Lakshmi Lehr. For the accessories, she went with her blinging diamond ring, a retro-style watch, and diamond and pearl stud earrings. For the glam, she went with a soft glam look. She went with a flawlessly dewy base. She added a swipe of coral blush to her cheeks for that lovely glow from within. She defined her eyes with a soft brown shade on her eyelids, kohl, mascara, and eyeliner. She added a lovely muted brown shade to her lips. She styled her hair in loose waves and completed her look by tying it up in a half-up, half-down hairdo. First Published: May 02, 2025, 14:12 IST
News18
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Manisha Koirala Exudes Radiance And Grace In A White Kurta Set At WAVES 2025
For WAVES 2025 in Mumbai, Manisha Koirala kept it minimalist yet chic in a white kurta set that she had accessorized with silver and pearl jewellery. Day 1 of the World Audio Visual Entertainment Summit 2025, WAVES 2025, saw some of the biggest names in media and entertainment gathering under one roof to boost India's media and entertainment industry with global participation. While celebrities like Deepika Padukone, Shah Rukh Khan, and Alia Bhatt delivered speeches on important panels, many celebrities also graced the event with their presence. Among them was actress Manisha Koirala, who looked like a vision in a white traditional ensemble. For her appearance at WAVES 2025, Manisha Koirala opted for a white kurta set. Viral videos from the event show the actor interacting with the paparazzi and the other guests who were present at the venue. She gracefully smiled for the cameras and exuded warmth and elegance. Her minimalist yet stunning ensemble caught everyone's attention. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Snehkumar Zala (@snehzala) Manisha kept it simple and stunning in a white kurta set. She wore a plain white knee-length straight-fit kurta. The kurta came with a round neckline. She paired the kurta with tailored straight-fit matching pants. However, what elevated her OOTD was the matching white jacket that she had layered over the kurta. The full-sleeved jacket came with stunning threadwork and embroidery which was an ode to Indian craftsmanship. For the accessories, Manisha slipped into a pair of silver traditional heels. She opted for a silver mini purse. She wore a silver and pearl necklace and matching statement jhumki earrings. For the glam, she kept it subtle. She went with a matte base. She added a sweep of blush to her cheeks for that rosy glow. She accentuated her eyes with eyeliner and mascara. She added a rosy pink shade to her lips and finished her look by tying her hair in a bun and adorning it with a white gajra. First Published: May 02, 2025, 10:51 IST
News18
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Sobhita Dhulipala Shines In An Olive Tissue Saree By Manish Malhotra At WAVES 2025
Last Updated: For her appearance at WAVES 2025, Sobhita Dhulipala opted for a tissue saree by Manish Malhotra. The embroidered saree was a nod to the impeccable Indian craftsmanship. The World Audio Visual Entertainment Summit 2025, WAVES 2025, kicked off at the Jio World Centre in Mumbai. From May 1 to May 4, the summit is all about exploring and boosting India's media and entertainment industry with global participation. Day 1 saw celebrities like Deepika Padukone, Alia Bhatt, and Shah Rukh Khan speaking on panels. Along with them, a host of other celebrities also graced the summit with their presence. Among them was Sobhita Dhulipala, who turned heads in a Manish Malhotra tissue saree. Taking to her Instagram, Sobhita Dhulipala shared a series of pictures of her latest look. She wrote, 'Honoured and happy to be at the @wavesummitindia today." The pictures showed Sobhita posing in front of a window. In her olive green tissue saree, the actor radiated grace and elegance. She paired the saree with her maximalist jewellery and minimal makeup. Sobhita opted for an olive green tissue saree by Manish Malhotra for WAVES 2025. Crafted from soft tissue fabric, the saree was adorned with intricate embroidery. The floral embroidery caught the light and shone, giving Sobhita an ethereal glow. Sobhita styled the saree with a matching olive green blouse. The cap-sleeved blouse featured similar embroidery on the sleeves, and it came with a demure high neckline, which gave the overall look a regal vibe. For the accessories, Sobhita opted for a statement diamond necklace. She also opted for matching earrings, and a statement bangle. For the glam, she went with a flawlessly matte base. She defined her eyes with a soft brown shade on her eyelids, winged eyeliner, kohl, and mascara. She added a velvet-finish brown shade to her lips. She tied her hair up in a neat bun and had adorned it with a gajra. She finished her traditional look with a small red bindi and sindoor. First Published: May 02, 2025, 09:18 IST
Indian Express
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Waves Summit 2025 LIVE Updates: Shah Rukh Khan, Alia Bhatt, Deepika Padukone cheer for Indian cinema at Jio World Centre
Waves, World Audio Visual Entertainment Summit 2025 LIVE Updates: The biggest entertainment event of the year, WAVES 2025, kicks off on Thursday in Mumbai. This is the inaugural World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit hosted by Government of India, which aims to spotlight the media and entertainment industry of the country. The event will go on for four days, from May 1-4, and will witness celebrities like Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan, Rajinikanth, Akshay Kumar, Hema Malini, Mohanlal, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, SS Rajamouli, Chiranjeevi, Ali Bhatt, Vicky Kaushal among many others. The event will be held at Jio World Convention Centre (JWCC) located in Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), Mumbai, India. The event will be opened by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. On Thursday, the panel discussion titled 'Legends & Legacies: The Stories that Shaped India's Soul' is scheduled to start at 12:30 pm and will see Hema Malini, Mithun Chakraborty, Rajinikanth, Mohanlal and Chiranjeevi, and the session will be moderated by Akshay Kumar. The next session, which is scheduled to begin at 2:30 pm, on the subject 'The New Mainstream: Breaking Borders, Building Legends' will be moderated by filmmaker Karan Johar and will see director SS Rajamouli, music composer AR Rahman, and actors Anil Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal. Another session, titled 'The Journey: From Outsider to Ruler', will see Karan Johar as the moderator with actors Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone as speakers. Later in the day, at 5 pm, Allu Arjun will take the stage in the panel discussion titled 'Talent Beyond Borders'. There will also be a session discussing the legacy of Manoj Kumar which will see Hema Malini and director Madhur Bhandarkar talking about the late actor's work. Apart from the panel discussions, the event will also see a performance by composer MM Keeravani, and singers Shreya Ghoshal, Shankar Mahadevan, Sonu Nigam, KS Chithra and Mangli. Later in the day, Pandit Vishwa Mohan Bhatt, Ronu Majumdar, Brij Narayan, and other greats will perform for the audience.
