Shahrukh, Akshay Kumar congratulate PM Modi for the launch of Waves Summit 2025
The launch of the World Audio Visual Entertainment Summit (WAVES) by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been lauded by actors Shah Rukh Khan, Akshay Kumar and others for its potential to make India a global manufacturing hub. PM Modi’s Mann Ki Baat highlighted the summit, which aims to boost India’s film and entertainment sector.

Shahrukh Khan, Akshay Kumar and other actors praised PM Narendra Modi’s initiative to launch the World Audio Visual Entertainment Summit (WAVES) in India. The Prime Minister spoke in detail about the initiative in Mann Ki Baat on Sunday, which aims to make India a global manufacturing hub.
Shahrukh Khan reposted a segment PM Modi’s Mann Ki BaatAnd wrote on Does.” And also its strength as a soft power… and above all, an opportunity that encourages and fosters creativity!!!
Here is the post:
I am looking forward with great anticipation to Waves, the film and entertainment summit to be organized in our country. An occasion that celebrates our industry and acknowledges its role in the Indian economy as well as its strength as a soft power… More… – Shahrukh Khan (@iamsrk) 30 December 2024
Akshay Kumar wrote, “Now this is the vision of PM Narendra Modi ji to promote the media and entertainment sector. Quite an amazing idea. Hopefully the Waves 2025 summit will be a great opportunity to bring the entire entertainment industry together and grow. It will be a global platform.” ,
Now he is PM @NarendraModi Zee’s vision towards promoting the media and entertainment sector. It’s a great idea. Hopefully the Waves 2025 Summit will be a great global platform to bring together and grow the entire entertainment industry. – Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) 29 December 2024
Sanjay Dutt wrote, “India is a leader in entertainment and innovation! Congratulations to PM Narendra Modi ji for this visionary initiative. Waves 2025 will be a great platform for global collaboration. To see this revolution in the film and media world.” Excited.” ,
India is the leader in entertainment and innovation! Congratulations to PM @NarendraModi Yes on this visionary initiative. WAVES 2025 will be a great platform for global collaboration. Excited to see this revolution in the film and media world. – Sanjay Dutt (@duttsanjay) 29 December 2024
CBFC chief and lyricist-writer Prasoon Joshi posted, “An initiative that will highlight India’s content industry and its huge potential. @NarendraModi’s vision of giving our industry a global platform is inspiring.”
An initiative that will highlight India’s content industry and its immense potential. @NarendraModi The vision to give our industry a global platform is inspiring. – Prasoon Joshi (@prasoonjoshi_) 29 December 2024
Producer Ekta Kapoor wrote on Inspires to prosper.” India’s cultural heritage and creative talent (sic) globally.”
Honorable Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji, your encouragement means a lot to the film industry. It inspires us to create stories that unite, uplift, and leave a lasting impact. Your acceptance inspires us to further enrich India’s cultural heritage and creative talent globally. – Ekta R Kapoor (@EktaaRKapoor) 29 December 2024
In the video, which was reposted by celebrities alike, PM Modi is seen talking about the popularity of films, animation films and television shows and its role in boosting India’s economy.
PM Modi also unveiled an animation series, KTB-Bharat Hain Hum, which will air every Sunday at 10:30 am on Doordarshan and OTT platforms. The series will showcase the stories of India’s unsung heroes from the freedom struggle.
“You might know about the kids’ favorite animated series KTB-Bharat Hain Hum and now its second season is here. KTB stands for Krish, Trish and Baltiboy. These three animated characters tell us about the heroes and brave Men and women associated with the Indian freedom struggle, which are not much discussed, recently launched its season 2 at the International Film Festival of India in Goa.
He said, “The special thing is that this series is available not only in Indian languages but also in foreign languages. It can be watched on Doordarshan as well as on OTT platform. Do listen to Krish’s ‘Bharat Hain Hum’ radio series. , Trish and Baltiboy every Sunday at 10.30 am on Akashvani network in 12 languages.”
Prime Minister Modi also emphasized that the film and entertainment industry is not only driving the progress of the country but also taking the economy to new heights.
“The popularity of our Indian TV shows and serials reflects the potential of the Indian creative industry. This industry is not only contributing extensively to the progress of the country but is also taking our economy to new heights. Our film and The entertainment industry is huge, with creative content being made in multiple Indian languages,” the PM said.
Media and entertainment industry leaders along with creative minds from across the world will meet in Delhi for the Waves Summit to be held from February 5-9.