WAVES 2025: PM Modi Inaugurates Global Audio-Visual Summit

May 01, 2025 Khushi Kumari

PM Modi launches WAVES 2025 in Mumbai, celebrating India’s rise as a creative and cultural media hub

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WAVES stands for World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit a platform to showcase India’s media potential to the world

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The summit is being held from May 1–4 at Mumbai’s Jio World Convention Centre, drawing global creative minds

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Calling it a “wave of culture and creativity,” PM Modi emphasized India’s global media leadership aspirations

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The summit explores animation, gaming, VFX, filmmaking, OTT platforms, and the future of immersive storytelling

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From major studios to tech firms, the event unites top minds from entertainment, gaming, and innovation sectors

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