A high-profile breakout session titled "Digital Dreams and Cinematic Visions: Madhya Pradesh as the Next Creative Hub" was held on Saturday at Waves 2025 in which renowned producer and director Ekta Kapoor officially launched the Film Tourism Policy 2025 of the Madhya Pradesh government.

2025-05-03T16:05:32.288576+00:00 IST

Bollywood

Aamir Khan talks acting tips, AI’s impact on filmmaking at WAVES

Aamir Khan shared valuable insights on acting, filmmaking, and AI technology at WAVES 2025. He emphasized the importance of character immersion, script analysis, and honesty in performances. His personal favorite project remains 'Taare Zameen Par'.

2025-05-03T15:43:44.016767+00:00 IST

Bollywood

Himesh Reshammiya lauds PM Modi's "vision" for Indian cinema

"I thank PM Modi, as we have such a platform due to his vision. Outstanding things are happening here. The days are not far when our entertainment and music industries will be on top," said Himesh Reshammiya.

2025-05-03T15:34:50.961439+00:00 IST

Out of box

Waves 2025: Zupee backs cultural games with global ambitions

Zupee, India's leading skill-based gaming platform, recently announced a record-breaking financial year, clocking in Rs. 1,123 crore in net revenue and Rs. 146 crore in profit for FY24--marking its first-ever full-year profitability.

2025-05-03T14:40:19.637608+00:00 IST

Bollywood

Saif Ali Khan admits of global reach from Netflix at WAVES 2025

Bollywood superstar Saif Ali Khan praised the boom of the streaming platforms in India, calling it a "most liberating" thing for the actors as it allows them to experiment with their roles and characters.

2025-05-03T14:12:07.381034+00:00 IST

Bollywood

Panchayat Season 4 teaser out

The popular series Panchayat, which is back with its fourth season, shared the first-look teaser of the new season during the World Audio Visual Entertainment Summit (WAVES).

2025-05-03T14:11:07.680060+00:00 IST

Bollywood

FIR filed against Sonu Nigam over alleged hurtful remarks

The complaint accuses Sonu Nigam of making "objectionable and emotionally provocative" statements that have hurt the sentiments of the Kannadiga community and incited hatred among various linguistic communities in Karnataka.

2025-05-03T13:23:27.766647+00:00 IST

Out of box

Vijay Deverakonda issues clarification over “tribal” remark

Actor Vijay Deverakonda has issued a statement after facing backlash over a comment he made at the audio launch of his film 'Retro.'

2025-05-03T13:21:06.661925+00:00 IST

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Amruta Fadnavis praises WAVES 2025 for global cultural impact

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis's wife Amruta has praised the ongoing World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025, calling it a "phenomenal success" not only in India but across the world.

2025-05-03T12:10:12.812397+00:00 IST

Music

Prasoon Joshi, Ila Arun discuss folk culture at WAVES 2025

WAVES 2025 saw a special session titled 'Spotify House: Evolution of Folk Music in India' on Day 3 which was attended by leading names from India's folk and music scene.

2025-05-03T11:45:26.590397+00:00 IST

Bollywood

Vaishnaw flags off associations with global companies for IICT

Vaishnaw emphasized India's potential to become a global leader in media and entertainment

2025-05-03T11:39:24.368725+00:00 IST

Hollywood

Selena Gomez opens up about dating before meeting Benny

Selena Gomez has shared details about her dating life before meeting her fiance, Benny Blanco.

2025-05-03T10:05:05.108857+00:00 IST

Bollywood

B-Town celebs reach funeral of Nirmal Kapoor

Bollywood celebs, including Rani Mukerji, Farhan Akhtar, Harshvardhan Kapoor and Karan Johar, among others, have reached the funeral of Nirmal Kapoor, the mother of veteran actor Anil Kapoor, to pay their last respects in Mumbai.

2025-05-03T09:46:30.175963+00:00 IST