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Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Headline Mumbai's WAVES 2025 Summit as India Stakes Claim in Global Entertainment Arena


Published on 2025-03-28 07:24:09 - Variety
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  • Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will personally spearhead the inaugural World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES 2025) in Mumbai.

The article from Variety discusses Prime Minister Narendra Modi's participation in the Mumbai Waves 2025 Summit, where he highlighted the growth of India's media and entertainment industry. Modi emphasized the government's commitment to fostering a conducive environment for film production, citing the recent success of Indian cinema on the global stage, including the Oscar wins for "RRR" and "The Elephant Whisperers." He announced initiatives like a new film city in Mumbai, tax incentives for foreign filmmakers, and improvements in infrastructure to support the industry. The summit also featured discussions on the future of cinema, with industry leaders from around the world in attendance, focusing on how India's cultural diversity and digital transformation are shaping its entertainment landscape.

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