The much-anticipated WAVES (World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit) 2025 is all set to captivate audiences with a stellar lineup of global and Indian stars. Music maestro A.R. Rahman, Norwegian DJ Alan Walker, rapper King, and singer Shreya Ghoshal are among the top names performing at the event.
The summit will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while UK Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy is expected to deliver a keynote titled “Creative Bridges: Unlocking Power of Cultural and Digital Partnerships Between UK and India.”
Adding more star power, Bollywood icon Shah Rukh Khan will join an array of Indian and international personalities at the first-ever WAVES Summit, hosted at Mumbai’s Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC) and other iconic venues.
The grand opening ceremony at the NMACC Grand Theatre will feature a breathtaking 50-piece orchestra led by Oscar-winning composer MM Keeravaani, setting an immersive tone for the four-day cultural extravaganza.
In a special tribute to India’s rich folk traditions, composer Shantanu Moitra will lead a performance featuring acclaimed singers such as Shaan, Papon, and others. Meanwhile, Shankar Mahadevan has curated an extraordinary lineup, featuring artists like Shivam Mahadevan, Ajay-Atul, A.R. Rahman, and Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy, showcasing musical classics across Hindi, Marathi, Tamil, and other languages.
A highlight of the summit will be the “Legends & Legacies” panel, featuring cinema greats such as Amitabh Bachchan, Rajinikanth, Hema Malini, Chiranjeevi, Mohanlal, and Mithun Chakraborty, moderated by actor Akshay Kumar.
Superstar Aamir Khan will participate in multiple sessions, including a solo masterclass, a discussion on India’s role in global cinema, and a panel titled “Studios of the Future” alongside leading producers Ritesh Sidhwani, Dinesh Vijan, and Namit Malhotra.
As part of the summit’s vibrant “Culturals” segment, India’s diverse artistic heritage will be showcased through folk dances, martial arts, drumming, and traditional masked performances. These will be regionally categorized to reflect the country’s richness, along with special international performances curated by various embassies.
Events will be hosted across the NMACC Grand Theatre, Studio Theatre, and Jasmine Halls, blending creativity, innovation, and cross-cultural exchange.
The WAVES Summit 2025 will take place from May 1 to May 4 at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai.