December 31, 2024: Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has expressed his excitement and support for the upcoming World Audio Visual Entertainment Summit (WAVES 2025), set to take place in India. SRK lauded the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who announced the summit’s launch during his Mann Ki Baat radio address. The summit will focus on promoting India as a global hub for content creation and innovation in the media and entertainment industry.
Taking to social media, SRK shared his thoughts on WAVES 2025, emphasizing its potential to celebrate creativity while also recognizing the significant role the Indian film and entertainment industry plays in the economy and as a cultural soft power. He also highlighted the importance of such an event taking place in India, underscoring its significance for both the industry and young creators.
Prime Minister Modi, in his address, spoke about India’s growing position as a center for global content creation and how WAVES 2025 will bring together giants from the media and entertainment sectors, including creators from around the world. He expressed pride in India’s emerging leadership in the field and emphasized the involvement of young talent in the summit.
Other prominent figures in the industry, including Akshay Kumar, Sanjay Dutt, and Prasoon Joshi, also praised the initiative, calling it a significant step towards global collaboration and growth for India’s entertainment sector. Akshay Kumar described it as a wonderful opportunity for the industry to grow together, while Sanjay Dutt applauded India’s leadership in entertainment and innovation. Prasoon Joshi highlighted the summit’s role in spotlighting India’s vast content potential.
The event, scheduled from February 5 to February 9, 2025, will be a landmark occasion for India’s film and media sector, offering a platform for global dialogue and collaboration.
