Overview

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES), India’s first government-backed global media forum, at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai.
• The summit will feature Bollywood legends like Amitabh Bachchan, Rajinikanth, Shah Rukh Khan, and Aamir Khan, alongside international figures such as Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos and UK Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy.
• Over 100,000 participants from 40 countries have registered for the event, which aims to position India as a global hub for content creation and cultural diplomacy.
• Key sessions include a panel on Indian cinema’s legacy, moderated by Akshay Kumar, and discussions on AI in media, digital regulation, and India’s role in global entertainment markets.
• Highlights include a fireside chat with Ted Sarandos, a keynote by Lisa Nandy on UK-India cultural partnerships, and masterclasses with top Indian filmmakers and actors.