Superstars Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone were just some of the mega stars that brought the Bollywood sparkle to India’s grand World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025 in Mumbai this week.
During a session titled 'The Journey: From Outsider to Ruler’ moderated by filmmaker Karan Johar, SRK reflected upon what truly matters when trying to build a career in any field.
He said: "I want to clarify something: terms like hunger, ambition, and hard work often get romanticised.
"I also have a problem with the distinction between insider and outsider. I think they're just not important. It's not important where you come from. What truly matters is how you hold your ground in the world you aspire to enter, be it business, politics, or acting."
Reflecting on his journey in the industry, the 'Jawan' actor shared that when he came into the film industry, he believed this was his world and “the industry embraced me with open arms”.
He also took a moment to express his admiration for his ‘Om Shanti Om’ co-star Deepika Padukone, dubbing her best role as mother to her newborn daughter Dua.
He said: "I have one more thing, which is very personal, so please excuse me if I'm stepping beyond boundaries, but I think the role she's going to play the best, inshallah, is that of a mother to Dua. I think she's really going to be a wonderful mother."
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The event was inaugurated by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and also attracted stars like Rajinikanth, Mohanlal, Aamir Khan, Ranbir Kapoor, Anil Kapoor, Hema Malini, Saif Ali Khan, and Shahid Kapoor, among others.
WAVES 2025, at the Jio World Convention Centre (JWCC), is set to attract participants from over 90 countries, including more than 10,000 delegates, 1,000 creators, 300+ companies, and 350+ startups between May 1-4. The summit will feature 42 plenary sessions, 39 breakout sessions, and 32 masterclasses spanning diverse sectors, including broadcasting, infotainment, AVGC-XR, films, and digital media.
The Summit will also feature the WAVES Bazaar, a global e-marketplace with over 6,100 buyers, 5,200 sellers, and 2,100 projects. It aims to connect buyers and sellers locally and globally, ensuring wide-reaching networking and business opportunities.
(*With ANI Inputs)
*Info: WAVES 2025
