PM Narendra Modi Appoints Megastar Chiranjeevi to WAVES Advisory Board, Adding Another Jewel to India’s Entertainment Crown
In a moment of pride for the Indian entertainment industry, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has appointed megastar Chiranjeevi as a member of the Advisory Board for the World Audio Visual Entertainment Summit (WAVES), a landmark global event set to be hosted by India later this year. This prestigious appointment adds another feather to Chiranjeevi’s illustrious cap, recognizing his contributions to cinema and culture.
On Friday, PM Modi held a virtual meeting with the WAVES Advisory Board, which comprises a stellar lineup of luminaries from the worlds of film, business, and technology. Among the notable members are Sundar Pichai, Satya Nadella, Mukesh Ambani, Anand Mahindra, Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Mohanlal, Rajinikanth, Aamir Khan, AR Rahman, Akshay Kumar, Ranbir Kapoor, and Deepika Padukone, among others.
WAVES is envisioned as India’s premier international summit for the entertainment industry, akin to the World Economic Forum in Davos for the global economy. The initiative aims to position India as a global leader in entertainment, creativity, and culture, showcasing the country’s soft power on the world stage.
Expressing his gratitude for the honor, Chiranjeevi took to social media, stating, “Thank you, Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji, for this incredible honor. It was a privilege to be part of the WAVES Advisory Board and share my insights alongside such esteemed members. I am confident that #WAVES, the brainchild of Shri Modi ji, will elevate India’s ‘SOFT POWER’ to new heights globally. Get ready for exciting and groundbreaking developments ahead!”
PM Modi also shared details of the virtual meeting on social media, tweeting, “Just concluded an extensive meeting of the WAVES Advisory Board, a global summit that unites the worlds of entertainment, creativity, and culture. The board members, comprising eminent individuals from diverse fields, shared valuable insights on how to further strengthen India’s position as a global entertainment hub.”
With WAVES poised to take center stage, the initiative is expected to unlock new opportunities for the Indian entertainment industry, fostering innovation, collaboration, and global recognition. By bringing together some of the brightest minds from across industries, WAVES aims to propel India’s creative and cultural sectors to unprecedented heights, solidifying the nation’s status as a global entertainment powerhouse.
