Waves 2025 News - Latest Updates & Headlines
India at WAVES 2025: Over 90 countries took part to engage with India's "expansive creative ecosystem"
New Delhi, December 31: In one of its major initiatives to support India's media and entertainment sector, the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting helmed WAVES 2025, the World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit.
Chhota Bheem comic series launched, see more details
New Delhi, August 8: On Friday, Chhota Bheem comic series was unveiled by Publications Division, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
Mahrashtra: First campus of IICT opens at NFDC complex in Mumbai
Mumbai, July 18: The first campus of the 'Indian Institute of Creative Technology' (IICT) was inaugurated at National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) complex here by the Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Union Minister of Information & Broadcasting Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday.
Achievements of India's communication industry highlighted in Moscow
Moscow, May 21: India's Ambassador to Russia, Vinay Kumar highlighted the achievements of country's communication industry in digital age while addressing the plenary session of the international conference on 'Strategic Communications' in Moscow, on Wednesday.
Building future rooted in our past: Odisha CM Majhi championed India's indigenous sports at WAVES 2025
Mumbai, May 6: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi highlighted the remarkable global journey of India's indigenous sports at the World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025 in Mumbai, according to a release.
Had a fruitful meeting: Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis meets Netflix's co-CEO Ted Sarandos
Mumbai, May 4: Netflix's co-CEO Ted Sarandos met Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday.
'WAVES 2025' promises bright future for creative economy, sees multi-crore deals
Mumbai, May 4: The premier edition of the World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES 2025) ended on a high note in Mumbai on Sunday, registering an overwhelming response from exhibitors, industry leaders, startups, policymakers, academia and the public.
JioStar backs India's vision for a creative-tech future with IICT launch at WAVES 2025
Mumbai, May 4: Indian Institute of Creative Technology's (IICT) launch at WAVES 2025 marked a progressive step towards making India a global creative powerhouse -- since quality talent is the most fundamental building block of an innovative economy, Sanjog Gupta, CEO - Sports and Live Experiences, JioStar, said.
The summit is excellent opportunity to showcase creativity: Ashutosh Mohle on WAVES 2025
Mumbai, May 4: Ashutosh Mohle, Joint Director at the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB), talked about the WAVES 2025 and shared that it is an "excellent" opportunity to showcase creativity.
Safeguard credibility, define boundaries, communicate honestly, WAVES panel advises influencers
Mumbai, May 4: Influencers in the digital world need to safeguard their credibility, clearly define their boundaries, and communicate honestly with their followers, experts said on Sunday.
Hema Malini says she is 'honoured to be a part of the Indian film Industry'
Mumbai, May 4: Actress, and politician Hema Malini was a part of an advisory panel at the ongoing WAVES 2025.
WAVES 2025: Jackky Bhagnani explains Hindi cinema is struggling currently
Mumbai, May 4: Actor-producer Jackky Bhagnani seems to have cracked the reason behind the lacklustre performance of Hindi cinema, of late.
Organised live events sector in India grows 15% in 2024, adds Rs 13 billion in revenue: Report
Mumbai, May 4: Organised live events segment in India expanded by 15 per cent in 2024, generating an estimated incremental Rs 13 billion in revenue, according to a whitepaper report presented during the ongoing WAVES 2025 in Mumbai.
Union Minister of State L Murugan launches White Paper on India's Live Events Economy at WAVES 2025
Mumbai, May 3: Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs, L Murugan unveiled "India's Live Events Economy: A Strategic Growth Imperative"--a first-of-its-kind White Paper commissioned by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and prepared by EventFAQs Media, one of the knowledge partners of WAVES 2025.
WAVES 2025: Experts call for unified action against piracy, blending technology, law, awareness
New Delhi, May 3: A panel discussion on 'Piracy: Safeguarding Content through Technology' brought together global leaders in media, law, and cybersecurity to address one of the most pressing challenges facing the digital content economy at WAVES 2025.
Waves 2025 highlights Madhya Pradesh as India's emerging creative hub
Mumbai, May 3: A high-profile breakout session titled "Digital Dreams and Cinematic Visions: Madhya Pradesh as the Next Creative Hub" was held on Saturday at Waves 2025 in which renowned producer and director Ekta Kapoor officially launched the Film Tourism Policy 2025 of the Madhya Pradesh government.
Waves 2025: Zupee backs cultural games with global ambitions
Mumbai, May 3: Director of Public Policy at Zupee, Ravi Shankar Jha, opened up about the company's aim to promote culturally rooted Indian games and support local developers at the ongoing Waves 2025 event taking place in Mumbai.
Actor-creator Aamir Khan shares his views on 'The Art of Acting,' at WAVES 2025
Mumbai, May 3: Actor-creator Aamir Khan won many hearts with his down-to-earth tips on 'The Art of Acting', which he gave from the Creatosphere stage in WAVES 2025 today.
WAVES 2025: Singer Himesh Reshammiya lauds PM Modi's vision for entertainment industry in India
Mumbai, May 3: Actor and singer Himesh Reshammiya lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "vision" for the entertainment and music industries of India at the ongoing WAVES 2025.
Reviving the Classics: Indian cinema experts discuss future of restored films at WAVES 2025
Mumbai, May 3: Indian cinema took center stage at WAVES 2025 with a panel discussion titled "Beyond Nostalgia: The Business of Restored Classics" on restoring cinematic gems for contemporary audiences.
WAVES 2025: Spotify house session highlights folk as living tradition; panellists advocate preserving soul of folk
Mumbai, May 3: The third day of the inaugural WAVES Summit 2025 witnessed an insightful session titled Spotify House: Evolution of Folk Music in India at the Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai on Saturday and panellists advocated in preserving the soul of folk while adapting it to contemporary cultural landscapes.
WAVES 2025: Saif Ali Khan admits of high global reach from streaming platform than his theatrical releases
Mumbai, May 3: Bollywood superstar Saif Ali Khan lauded the rise of streaming platforms in India, describing it as a "most liberating" development for actors as it allows them to experiment with their roles and characters.
Experts call for unified action against piracy, blending technology, law, and awareness at WAVES 2025
Mumbai, May 3: A panel discussion on "Piracy: Safeguarding Content through Technology" brought together global leaders in media, law, and cybersecurity to address one of the most pressing challenges facing the digital content economy at WAVES 2025, the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting said in a release on Saturday.
It's a phenomenal success...: Amruta Fadnavis praises WAVES 2025 for global cultural impact
Mumbai, May 3: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis's wife, Amruta, has praised the ongoing World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025, calling it a "phenomenal success" not only in India but worldwide.
Prasoon Joshi, Ila Arun, Papon discuss folk culture at WAVES 2025
Mumbai, May 3: On Day 3 of WAVES 2025, a special session titled 'Spotify House: Evolution of Folk Music in India' was attended by leading names from India's folk and music scene.
WAVES 2025: Papon recollects performing Indian folk music for 500 Serbians
Mumbai, May 3: Playback singer Papon, who recently attended the inaugural edition of the World Audio Visual Entertainment Summit in Mumbai, has shared an incident when he performed live music in front of 500 Serbians.
WAVES 2025: First-ever White Paper on India's live events economy unveiled
Mumbai, May 3: Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting, L. Murugan, on Saturday unveiled a first-of-its-kind White Paper that presents a comprehensive analysis of India’s rapidly expanding live entertainment industry -- highlighting emerging trends, growth trajectories and strategic recommendations for the sector’s continued evolution.
WAVES 2025: 'Panchayat 4' teaser wins hearts promising another compelling season
Mumbai, May 3: The makers of “Panchayat†on Saturday at the World Audio Visual Entertainment Summit (WAVES) announced that the fourth season of the show starring Jitendra Kumar, Neena Gupta and Raghubir Yadav, is set to premiere on July 2.
Unique global platform for creators: Entrepreneurs praise PM Modi's vision of WAVES 2025
New Delhi, May 3: Entrepreneurs participating in the first edition of the WAVES 2025 have praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of 'create in India' at the first edition of the WAVES (World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit) 2025.
Now imagine they collaborate...: Vijay Deverakonda says he wants SRK, Allu Arjun to join forces
Mumbai, May 3: Actor Vijay Deverakonda, who attended WAVES 2025 on Friday for a special session, shared that he wishes to see Bollywood icon Shah Rukh Khan and Telugu superstar Allu Arjun collaborate on a film.
EAM Jaishankar meets Bhutan Foreign Minister on sidelines of WAVES summit 2025
Mumbai, May 3: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday met Bhutan Foreign Minister DN Dhungyel on the sidelines of WAVES 2025.
Made at my home: Shraddha Kapoor welcomes Instagram head Adam Mosseri with homemade Puran Poli at WAVES 2025
Mumbai, May 2: The WAVES 2025 saw an adorable moment on its second day when actor Shraddha Kapoor extended a warm welcome to Instagram Head Adam Mosseri in a very special way.
WAVES 2025: Jaishankar highlights importance of pluralism, cultural dimension in global change
Mumbai, May 2: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday emphasised the significance of pluralism and cultural dimension in global change at the WAVES 2025 Global Media Dialogue. He noted that the world is intrinsically diverse and that colonialism and big power dominance have suppressed this diversity.
WAVES 2025: Kareena Kapoor wants global audience to watch 'Jab We Met', says it embodies spirit of young Indian girl
Mumbai, May 2: Kareena Kapoor Khan and Shahid Kapoor starrer 'Jab We Met' remains one of the most beloved films, which made us fall in love with romance and celebrated love in its truest form.
Nita Ambani highlights influence of India's culture, taking it to world stage at WAVES 2025
Mumbai, May 2: JioStar Chairperson Nita Ambani made a keynote address at the ongoing WAVES 2025 summit, where she highlighted India's cultural and spiritual prowess and influence they hold across the globe.
WAVES will become benchmark in world: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw
Mumbai, May 2: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday predicted that the World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES) will go on to become a benchmark in the world, saying that the ministers from foreign countries who participated in the summit appreciated the initiative.
Are you the girl in that famous Indian film..? Bebo recalls Hollywood filmmaker Spielberg recognising her from '3 Idiots'
Mumbai, May 2: Actor Kareena Kapoor Khan recalled one of her most memorable experiences of her career when she had an unexpected meeting with one of Hollywood's greatest directors, Steven Spielberg.
India's creator economy set to drive over USD 1 trillion in consumer spending by 2030
New Delhi, May 2: India's rapidly growing creator landscape is poised to drive over USD 1 trillion annually by 2030, which currently influences an estimated USD 350 billion in consumer expenditure each year, according to a new report by the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) titled "From Content to Commerce: Mapping India's Creator Economy."
WAVES is filled with development, employment opportunities: Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis
Mumbai, May 2: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said that World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES) is filled with development and employment opportunities.
NSE launches Nifty Waves Index comprising 43 listed media stocks
Mumbai, May 2: NSE has unveiled an index comprising as many as 43 listed companies in the media, entertainment, and gaming industry at the ongoing WAVES 2025 summit in Mumbai.