Farhan Akhtar, acclaimed actor, filmmaker, and entrepreneur, joined Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis at his residence to recognize the significant impact of the recent WAVES 2025 Summit on the entertainment and media industry. The meeting, attended earlier today, brought together top industry leaders, including Devraj Sanyal, Chairman and CEO of Universal Music Group, India & South Asia, and Ritesh Sidhwani, award-winning producer and co-founder of Excel Entertainment, to discuss the summit’s outcomes and the collaborative efforts it inspired.
During the gathering, Farhan Akhtar and his fellow guests expressed strong appreciation for the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, and the Government of Maharashtra in organizing the summit. According to a statement from Mr. Fadnavis, the trio visited
to express deep appreciation for the vision of Hon. PM Narendra Modi ji and the execution by both I&B Ministry and Govt of Maharashtra for putting together a very successful WAVES Summit.
Their feedback underscored how the event facilitated meaningful conversations and the development of fresh partnerships within the creative sector.
The summit was noted not only for its engaging discussions but also for enabling entertainment industry leaders like Farhan Akhtar to interact directly with key policymakers. This exchange emphasizes the growing cooperation between government representatives and cultural innovators, paving the way for sustained growth and new opportunities across films, music, and digital media.
The positive response from Farhan Akhtar highlights the anticipated ripple effect of the WAVES 2025 Summit. Industry experts believe that such collaborations will prompt wider economic growth, encourage innovative content creation, and set the stage for India’s creative industries to garner greater global recognition in the coming years.
