The inaugural edition of WAVES Bazaar, held from May 1 to May 3, 2025, in Mumbai, concluded with resounding success, establishing itself as a premier platform for international business collaboration in the creative industries.
Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs, L Murugan unveiled "India's Live Events Economy: A Strategic Growth Imperative"--a first-of-its-kind White Paper commissioned by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and prepared by EventFAQs Media, o
Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Dr L Murugan on Saturday commended the MPA's global leadership and acknowledged the growing influence of Indian cinema on international audiences.
Moderated by Neil Gane, Vice President and Head of Asia Pacific at IP House, the conversation reflected the growing consensus that piracy is no longer a fringe concern but a mainstream threat demanding coordinated, multi-dimensional responses.
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.
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'.
"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.
Industry stalwarts emphasised the importance of preserving India's cinematic legacy, highlighting the challenges and opportunities in restoring classic films. With the help of cutting-edge technology and government initiatives like the National Film Heritage Mission, they're working to make
The third day of the inaugural WAVES Summit 2025 witnessed an insightful session titled Spotify House: Evolution of Folk Music in India at the Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai on Saturday and panellists advocated in preserving the soul of folk while adapting it to contemporary cultural la
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.
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.
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).