December 2024

India will host the World Audio Visual Entertainment Summit (WAVES) for the first time in February 2024, marking a significant milestone in the country’s entertainment sector. The summit, set to be held from February 5 to 9, will bring together media and entertainment leaders, as well as creative minds from across the globe, to discuss collaboration, innovation, and India’s growing influence in global content creation.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared the exciting news during his monthly radio address, Mann Ki Baat, on Sunday, describing the summit as a pivotal step in positioning India as a global hub for creative and content industries.
PM Modi Highlights India’s Growing Creative Economy
PM Modi emphasized the importance of the WAVES Summit in India’s broader economic context, noting that it aligns with the country’s ambition to become a five trillion dollar economy. “This Summit is an important step towards making India a hub of global content creation,” he said.

The Prime Minister acknowledged the role of India’s youth in shaping the future of creative industries. He encouraged young creators and professionals from all areas of the media and entertainment sector—whether in Bollywood, regional cinema, animation, gaming, or entertainment technology—to participate in the summit and share their ideas and innovations with the world.

“Whether you are a young creator or an established artist, associated with Bollywood or regional cinema, a professional from the TV industry, an expert in animation, gaming, or an innovator in entertainment technology, I encourage you to be a part of the WAVES Summit,” PM Modi remarked.
A Platform for Collaboration and Global Engagement
The WAVES Summit will serve as a global platform to foster collaborations, showcase India’s creative talents, and highlight advancements in animation, gaming, entertainment technology, and cinema. PM Modi stated, “The WAVES Summit is poised to serve as a global platform for India’s creative talents, fostering collaborations and showcasing the country’s potential as a hub for world-class content creation.”

The summit is expected to attract global attention, drawing leaders and influencers from the media and entertainment industries to discuss trends, challenges, and opportunities in the creative sector.

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One of the most talented and handsome actors of Indian Cinema, Hrithik Roshan, will complete 25 years as an actor in the first month of the next year, that is, January 2025. His debut flick Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai was released on January 14, 2000, and it became a runaway success. Hrithik became an overnight star and continues to shine even today. To celebrate its momentous occasion, Hrithik and his father, producer-director Rakesh Roshan, are all set to re-release this much-loved film in cinemas.

A source told Bollywood Hungama, “Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai will re-release in cinemas on Friday, January 10, that is, the same week as its original release date. Mr Rakesh Roshan recently re-released his other cult film, Karan Arjun (1995), and yet again, he has decided not to leave any stone unturned. The prints have been re-mastered so that the film looks like a new product.”

The source continued, “Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai continues to remain relevant due to its subject, super-hit music, mass appeal and also of course because it made Hrithik Roshan the heartthrob of the nation. He has a huge following among youngsters, many of whom were too young or were not even born when the film arrived in cinemas back then. This is a golden opportunity for them to see this film in theatres and shake their leg to ‘Ik Pal Ka Jeena’ and other hit tracks of the film in the cinema hall, as is the trend nowadays!”

Another source reminded us, “January 10 is also a perfect date as it’s the birthday of Hrithik Roshan. Hence, this amounts to double celebration. Also, their much-awaited documentary The Roshans will premiere on Netflix on January 17. In short, it’ll be a month of jubilation for the Roshan family.”

Interestingly, the re-release trailer of Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai has been playing in cinemas since Friday, December 27. The source said, “It’ll be out on digital in the first week of January 2025.”

Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai also marked the debut of Ameesha Patel and featured Anupam Kher, Satish Shah, Farida Jalal, Dalip Tahil, Mohnish Behl, Ashish Vidyarthi, Tanaaz Irani and others in supporting roles. It’s the story of a young orphan, a singer, who falls in love with a rich girl. The young chap is killed and as luck would have it, the girl meets his lookalike in faraway New Zealand and both attempt to find out who killed the orphan singer.

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Aman Gupta, co-founder of the audio brand boAt and a prominent judge on Shark Tank India, recently shared a candid account of his professional challenges with a celebrity brand ambassador. Speaking on a podcast alongside fellow Shark Tank judge Anupam Mittal, Aman revealed how the actor’s public image clashed starkly with his on-ground behavior.

The conversation unfolded as part of promotions for the upcoming season of Shark Tank India, set to premiere on January 6. Discussing the duality in personalities, Aman said, “We had this actor as our brand ambassador. He was an extremely egotistical man. In the news, I had always heard good things about him. People only wrote that he is ‘sweet,’ ‘nice,’ ‘kind,’ and ‘humble’… but his attitude was the extreme opposite when he worked with us. This experience taught me that people today have mastered the art of being humble.”
Netizens Suspect Kartik Aaryan or Diljit Dosanjh
Aman’s remarks quickly ignited speculation among netizens, particularly on Reddit, where users debated the actor’s possible identity. Kartik Aaryan and Diljit Dosanjh became the leading contenders, as both previously partnered with boAt as brand ambassadors.

Kartik Aaryan was the brand’s first Bollywood ambassador in 2018. Diljit Dosanjh followed suit in 2020, bringing his unique charm to the brand’s campaigns. Later, Kiara Advani was announced as the face of boAt in 2022, followed by Ranveer Singh in 2024.

While many leaned toward Kartik Aaryan based on his widely publicized humility and rapport with fans, others pointed to Diljit Dosanjh, citing his association with boAt and instances where he was seen navigating similar controversies.

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A devoted fan from Rajasthan marked Bollywood superstar Salman Khan’s 59th birthday with an extraordinary gesture, distributing Being Human clothing worth Rs 6.35 lakhs to those in need. The charitable act coincided with the brand’s special birthday discount campaign.

Massive Distribution Drive Catches Social Media Attention
A viral video captured the fan’s generous initiative, showing the distribution of Being Human clothing packages. The brand, owned by Salman Khan, had already announced a 50% discount across all merchandise from December 25-27 to celebrate the star’s birthday.

“Bhai ka Budday hai, doston! Flat 50% OFF for every true-blue Salman fan – kyunki fandom ka asli swag Bhai ke saath hota hai!” read the official announcement from Being Human’s website, encouraging fans to celebrate their idol’s special day in style.

Fan Community Responds with Warmth

The gesture sparked positive reactions across social media platforms. “Jaisa Salman Khan waise hi unke fan,” commented one user, while another noted, “Salman Bhai ke fan to bahut hai. Gift kam pad jaayenge.”

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Birthday Celebrations Across Cities
While his fan made headlines with the clothing distribution, Salman Khan celebrated his birthday with family at sister Arpita Khan’s residence before heading to Jamnagar, Gujarat. The Ambani family hosted a grand celebration at Vantara, where Khan was seen cutting a cake with his niece Ayat, accompanied by his mother Salma Khan, Helen, and other family members.

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The planned teaser release of his upcoming film Sikandar was postponed due to the passing of former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh.

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