Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India]: Bollywood legend Shah Rukh Khan is set to headline the inaugural WAVES (World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit) 2025, joining a stellar lineup of Indian and international personalities, Variety reports.
SRK will take the stage in a session titled “The Journey: From Outsider to Ruler,” moderated by his long-time collaborator and filmmaker Karan Johar. The event will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, underscoring its national significance.
Adding global flavor, UK Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy will deliver a keynote address, “Creative Bridges: Unlocking Power of Cultural & Digital Partnerships Between U.K. & India.”
WAVES 2025 promises a star-studded roster:
- Amitabh Bachchan, Rajinikanth, Hema Malini, Chiranjeevi, Mohanlal, and Mithun Chakraborty will share stories in a powerful panel, “Legends & Legacies: The Stories That Shaped India’s Soul,” moderated by Akshay Kumar.
- Aamir Khan will headline multiple sessions, including a solo masterclass, a panel on India’s influence in global cinema, and “Studios of the Future”, alongside producers Ritesh Sidhwani, Dinesh Vijan, and Namit Malhotra.
- Other big names confirmed include Alia Bhatt, Anil Kapoor, Vicky Kaushal, S.S. Rajamouli, and A.R. Rahman.
The summit will also spotlight evolving sectors with panels on OTT platforms, animation, gaming, and artificial intelligence. A dedicated session on women in media will celebrate the contributions of female voices across entertainment industries.
WAVES 2025 is scheduled for May 1–4 at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai, promising to be a landmark event for India’s entertainment and digital future.