WAVES 2025, organised by the Union Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, aims to showcase India's spiritual legacy while supporting the creator economy. The event carries the tagline: "Connecting Creators, Connecting Countries."
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The program features 42 plenary sessions, 39 breakout sessions, and 32 masterclasses covering broadcasting, infotainment, AVGC-XR, films, and digital media.
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Shreya Ghoshal, alongside legendary artists from diverse regional music industries, will headline a mega-cultural opening act.
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Veteran actor Anupam Kher will deliver a special cinematic performance to make the evening memorable.
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Other notable performers will include KING x Alan Walker, Tetseo Sisters and JHAALA.
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Oscar-winning composer M.M. Keeravaani, accompanied by a powerful 30-member orchestra, will deliver a performance that promises to leave the audience spellbound. Actor Sharad Kelkar will serve as narrator for "Sutradhar Reinvented" - a powerful and culturally rich tribute to India's cinematic and storytelling legacy.
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A cultural ensemble will be led by legends including Vishwa Mohan Bhatt, Yella Venkateswara Rao, and Ronu Majumdar, along with a grand film music journey presented by Shankar Mahadevan.
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A special session titled The Journey: From Outsider to Ruler will feature Karan Johar as moderator, with actors Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone as speakers.
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