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Deepika Padukone Hailed Waves Summit 2025 For Bringing The Entertainment Industry Together

Deepika Padukone Hailed Waves Summit 2025 For Bringing The Entertainment Industry Together

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Deepika Padukone recently attended WAVES Summit 2025 at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai. The summit, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, brought together key voices from the media and entertainment industry. Alongside Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone spoke at the event, which focused on India’s entertainment industry and its global impact. Their panel titled, “The Journey: From Outsider To Ruler” offered perspective on the ‘insider’ and ‘outsider’ debate while actors and Karan Johar spoke about nepotism, their careers and more on Day 1 of the summit. Deepika Padukone also opened up about her thoughts on the much-needed media and entertainment event. She said “I think it’s very very timely! I feel like something like this, coming together of various mediums… we have different film festivals, we have something for AI, we have something else happening for different industries, but I think in a way of coming together… it was high time and India really being the centre of it. I feel like this is the right time in the way that we (India) …

Saif Ali Khan Says Mahabharat Is The Greatest Story Ever Told, Wants To See It On Screen

Saif Ali Khan Says Mahabharat Is The Greatest Story Ever Told, Wants To See It On Screen

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Last Updated:May 03, 2025, 19:31 IST At WAVES 2025, Saif Ali Khan opened up about his love for historical epics and cultural storytelling, calling the Mahabharata “the greatest story ever told.” Saif Ali Khan calls Mahabharata the greatest epic ever told, says streaming is perfect for large-scale historical films at WAVES 2025. At the recently held WAVES 2025 Summit, actor Saif Ali Khan shared his cinematic sensibilities in a candid conversation with Ted Sarandos, Co-CEO of Netflix. Speaking during a session that explored the evolving landscape of global cinema and storytelling formats, Saif opened up about the kind of films that inspire and engage him the most. “I like historical films,” Saif remarked. “Maybe films about other cultures, maybe Japanese.” His appreciation for culturally rich narratives and historically driven plots revealed a deep admiration for stories rooted in tradition and legacy. “The Mahabharata is the greatest story ever told. It’s one of our great epics. I would like to see that kind of atmosphere in movies—massive war scenes, bringing life to the pages of history,” …

Mihir Ahuja Pays Tribute To Action In Indian Cinema At WAVES 2025 Grand Finale

Mihir Ahuja Pays Tribute To Action In Indian Cinema At WAVES 2025 Grand Finale

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Last Updated:May 03, 2025, 16:57 IST The four-day WAVES Summit, held from May 1 to 4, united top minds from the media and entertainment industry. Mihir Ahuja delivered a standout closing act at the WAVES Summit. (Photo Credits: Instagram) The WAVES Summit, a highly anticipated four-day event held from May 1 to 4, successfully brought together some of the brightest minds and influential figures from the media and entertainment industry. The summit covered a wide range of discussions, focusing on crucial themes such as the globalisation of media, the future of content creation, and the profound impact of emerging technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Metaverse. One of the standout performances at the event came from the talented Mihir Ahuja, who had the honour of performing the closing act at the WAVES Summit 2025. His performance paid tribute to “Action in Indian Cinema,” a special segment curated by the renowned Anupam Kher and choreographed by the incredibly skilled Kruti Mahesh. Mihir Ahuja shared a video of his performance on Instagram, where he showcased his …

WAVES 2025: Kareena Kapoor wants global audience to watch Jab We Met, says ‘it embodies spirit of young Indian girl’ | Bollywood

WAVES 2025: Kareena Kapoor wants global audience to watch Jab We Met, says ‘it embodies spirit of young Indian girl’ | Bollywood

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Kareena Kapoor Khan and Shahid Kapoor starrer Jab We Met remains one of the most beloved films, which made us fall in love with romance and celebrated love in its truest form. Kareena Kapoor wants the global audience to watch Jab We Met because it embodies the spirit of a young Indian girl. (Also read: Jab Steven Spielberg met Kareena Kapoor: ‘Are you the girl in famous Indian film about three students?’) Years have passed since the film’s release, but the iconic characters of Kareena Kapoor’s Geet and Shahid Kapoor’s Aditya Kashyap are still etched in the minds and hearts of all Bollywood lovers. Jab We Met is Kareena’s ‘favourite’ During a panel moderated by filmmaker Karan Johar at the ongoing WAVES 2025, Kareena talked about the film’s lasting impact and shared how it captures the essence of a spirited Punjabi girl. She opened the one film she would like the global audience to watch, saying, “I would say Jab We Met because somewhere it embodies the spirit of a young Indian girl, a young …

Aamir Khan hints at the possibility of an Indo-Chinese film: ‘Have been in discussions with my friends in China’ | Bollywood News

Aamir Khan hints at the possibility of an Indo-Chinese film: ‘Have been in discussions with my friends in China’ | Bollywood News

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Actor Aamir Khan is quite popular in China. His films 3 Idiots, Dangal, and Secret Superstar have been huge successes at the Chinese box office. Aamir’s movies resonate emotionally with fans in the country, who lovingly call him “Uncle Aamir.” At the Waves Summit 2025, the actor-filmmaker spoke about the reception of his films in China and the possibility of an Indo-Chinese production starring talent from both nations. Calling the Indian and Chinese audience “similar”, Aamir said, “I feel that the audience in China, their cultural flavours, and the emotions of people there are very similar to the emotions of Indians. So, the Chinese audience reacts in a very similar way to content like people do here. That’s what my experience was when I was watching a couple of my films on the big screen in China. The way the audience was reacting to Dangal. There was absolutely no difference between an Indian audience and the Chinese audience reacting to the film. It was almost identical.” He added, “I think that India has a very …

Jab Steven Spielberg met Kareena Kapoor: ‘Are you the girl in famous Indian film about three students?’ | Bollywood

Jab Steven Spielberg met Kareena Kapoor: ‘Are you the girl in famous Indian film about three students?’ | Bollywood

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Actor Kareena Kapoor Khan revealed a highlight of her acting career which involves one of Hollywood’s biggest filmmakers Steven Spielberg at the Day Two of the inaugural World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025 in Mumbai. The actor was part of the Cinema: The Soft Power panel discussion alongside Telugu actor Vijay Deverakonda, moderated by filmmaker Karan Johar. Kareena Kapoor Khan said that Hollywood filmmaker Steven Spielberg loved her performance in 3 Idiots. (Also read: Aamir Khan, Shah Rukh Khan reveal how Bollywood and theatres can be saved: ‘Only 2% population watches our biggest hits’) The Jab We Met actor, in all her excitement, narrated an incident where she happened to meet Steven. He recognised her as the actor in 3 Idiots and also praised her performance in Rajkumar Hirani directed film, which also starred Aamir Khan, R Madhavan and Sharman Joshi in pivotal roles. Steven Spielberg praised Kareena for 3 Idiots “I was actually in a restaurant, travelling somewhere, and Spielberg (Steven Spielberg) happened to be at the same place,” she said, adding, …

When Steven Spielberg recognised Kareena Kapoor from 3 Idiots, asked: ‘Are you the girl in that very famous Indian film about the three students?’ | Bollywood News

When Steven Spielberg recognised Kareena Kapoor from 3 Idiots, asked: ‘Are you the girl in that very famous Indian film about the three students?’ | Bollywood News

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Filmmaking legend Steven Spielberg loves 3 Idiots. Hard to believe? Then listen to this: not just that he loves the Rajkumar Hirani directorial, but he even recognised Bollywood icon Kareena Kapoor Khan in public as the female lead from the film, highlighting just how much he appreciated it. Kareena herself recently opened up about the incident wherein the Hollywood legend approached her while she was dining at a restaurant. “I was in a restaurant when I was travelling somewhere. Steven Spielberg was also there at the same restaurant. This was many moons ago when 3 Idiots had just been released. He actually came up to me and asked, ‘Are you the girl who’s in that very famous Indian film about the three students?’ I said, ‘Yes, that’s me.’ He said, ‘My God, I love that movie.’ I didn’t have to act in an English film for him to see it. He had watched 3 Idiots. So that’s a moment for us,” she said while taking part in a session moderated by filmmaker Karan Johar at …

Sobhita Dhulipala flaunts her sindoor in new selfie with Naga Chaitanya from WAVES Summit 2025

Sobhita Dhulipala flaunts her sindoor in new selfie with Naga Chaitanya from WAVES Summit 2025

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The World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit 2025 (WAVES) is currently going in Mumbai from May 1. While many celebrities graced the event, Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita Dhulipala stole the limelight with their arrival. However, before heading to the ceremony, the couple took a selfie during their car ride. Sobhita shared the joyful moment later on her Instagram stories after leaving the event. In the photo, Naga Chaitanya looks dapper in his black bandhgala, while the Made in Heaven actress compliments him in a saree. Sobhita stunned in a shimmery dark henna-colored saree and flaunted her sindoor and statement jewelry while posing. Take a look at the photo below: Meanwhile, several videos of Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita surfaced across social media platforms yesterday. In the clips, they were seen holding each other close while gracing the event. They were also joined by Nagarjuna at the WAVES Summit 2025. Take a look at the video below: At the event, Nagarjuna made a significant announcement in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He revealed the launch …

Allu Arjun drops BIG update on AA22xA6 at WAVES 2025; says project with Atlee will be ‘very international…’

Allu Arjun drops BIG update on AA22xA6 at WAVES 2025; says project with Atlee will be ‘very international…’

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Allu Arjun is all set for his first collaboration with filmmaker Atlee. Their sci-fi project, tentatively titled AA22xA6, is already making waves on the internet. During his appearance at the WAVES Summit 2025, the Pushpa 2 actor was asked about his biggie with Atlee. As he took the stage for a panel discussion, Allu Arjun opened up about the film and shared some major updates. He mentioned being impressed by the concept Atlee pitched. Allu Arjun appreciated the filmmaker’s ambition and felt they shared “similar creative thinking”. The Pushpa 2 actor added that the film aims to deliver a fresh visual experience for Indian audiences. According to him, the presentation will have an international scale but stay rooted in Indian emotions and culture. “It’s my 22nd film with director Atlee gaaru, who made Jawan and many other superhit films in the South. We have come together. I really liked the idea that he told me and I like his aspirations. I felt we were like-minded on many levels. We hope to bring a very new …

WATCH: Shah Rukh Khan ROASTS Karan Johar on his ‘parenting struggles’; filmmaker reveals son Yash’s complaint after King actor trained AbRam

WATCH: Shah Rukh Khan ROASTS Karan Johar on his ‘parenting struggles’; filmmaker reveals son Yash’s complaint after King actor trained AbRam

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Shah Rukh Khan brought his humor and charm to the WAVES Summit 2025. He attended the event with Deepika Padukone and Karan Johar. The three joined a session called “Outsider Who Becomes Ruler”, hosted by Karan Johar. During the talk, SRK shared his thoughts on parenting. He said having children keeps him from feeling lonely. His advice was simple: “You can never be lonely if you can make your children laugh. If you don’t have kids, make your parents laugh instead.” He also said he never scolds his kids. Instead, he gives instructions by saying, “Mom wants you to do this,” referring to his wife, Gauri Khan. Karan went on to share a funny story. He revealed how SRK once trained his son AbRam for a Sports Day event. After seeing the same, Karan’s son Yash also wanted KJo to train him too. Karan said, “Yash expects me to train him just like Shah Rukh trained AbRam.” This made everyone laugh, including SRK and Deepika. Shah Rukh couldn’t resist pulling Karan’s leg. He said, “Pehle …