Mumbai, April 24
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan will join a host of Indian and international names at the first-ever WAVES (World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit) 2025, reported Variety.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 24 (ANI): Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan will join a host of Indian and international names at the first-ever WAVES (World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit) 2025, reported Variety.
According to the publication, SRK is set to feature in a session called "The Journey: From Outsider to Ruler," which will be moderated by multi-hyphenate Karan Johar.
The summit will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. UK Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy is also expected to speak at the event. She will deliver a keynote titled "Creative Bridges: Unlocking Power of Cultural & Digital Partnerships Between U.K. & India."
Big names including Amitabh Bachchan, Rajinikanth, Hema Malini, Chiranjeevi, Mohanlal, and Mithun Chakraborty will share the stage in a panel called "Legends & Legacies: The Stories That Shaped India's Soul," moderated by actor Akshay Kumar.
Aamir Khan will be part of multiple sessions. These include a solo masterclass, a panel on India's role in global cinema, and another session called "Studios of the Future," where Ritesh Sidhwani, Dinesh Vijan and Namit Malhotra will join him.
Other sessions at WAVES 2025 will feature actors such as Alia Bhatt, Anil Kapoor, and Vicky Kaushal, as well as top directors and producers, including S.S. Rajamouli and A.R. Rahman.
Panels on OTT platforms, animation, gaming, and artificial intelligence will also be part of the summit. A special session on women in media will highlight the contributions of female voices in the industry.
The four-day event will take place from May 1 to May 4 at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Wow, what a lineup! SRK and Big B together at one event? This is going to be epic! 😠Can't wait to see the highlights from the "Legends & Legacies" panel.
Excited about the women in media session! Finally giving female voices the platform they deserve in our industry. Hope they discuss pay parity and representation too.
While I appreciate the star power, I hope this isn't just another glam event. Would love to see concrete outcomes about supporting indie filmmakers and regional cinema.
Aamir Khan's masterclass is what I'm most looking forward to! The man is a genius when it comes to storytelling. Hope they stream some sessions online for those who can't attend.
Gaming and AI panels sound interesting! Bollywood needs to catch up with global trends in these areas. Good to see the summit covering more than just films.
Karan Johar moderating SRK's session is perfect - their chemistry is always entertaining! Hope they share some behind-the-scenes stories from their early days.
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