Sat Feb 08 07:11:34 UTC 2025: ## Modi Meets Entertainment Titans to Boost India’s Global Media Presence
**New Delhi, Feb 7, 2025** – Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a high-profile meeting today with leading figures from the Indian and global entertainment industries, laying the groundwork for the upcoming World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES). The summit, slated for later this year, aims to establish India as a major player in the global entertainment sector, mirroring Davos’s influence on the economic world.
The meeting, which included luminaries such as Amitabh Bachchan, Mukesh Ambani, Shahrukh Khan, Rajnikanth, Aamir Khan, AR Rahman, Akshay Kumar, and international tech giants Sundar Pichai and Satya Nadella, focused on enhancing India’s position as a global entertainment hub. PM Modi, in a post on X (formerly Twitter), highlighted the advisory board’s diverse expertise and their commitment to making WAVES a resounding success. The board also comprises prominent figures from the South Indian film industry and leading business personalities like Anand Mahindra.
The government is positioning WAVES as India’s flagship event for the entertainment industry, bringing together creative minds and industry leaders to discuss and shape the future of the sector. The participation of such high-profile individuals underscores the government’s commitment to elevating India’s role on the global entertainment stage.
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