Lagatar24 Desk
Mumbai: WAVES Summit 2025 kicks off today at Mumbai’s Jio World Convention Centre, with Indian music icon Shreya Ghoshal headlining the opening ceremony with a special Bengali tribute performance. The event promises to be a landmark celebration of India’s cultural and linguistic unity through music and storytelling.
Ghoshal, known for her unmatched versatility and deep-rooted connection to Bengali music, will deliver a medley of celebrated songs that honor her heritage. Her performance marks not just the ceremonial start of the summit but also a moment of cultural confluence—bridging languages, generations, and musical traditions.
Sharing the stage with her will be legendary artists from various Indian music industries, symbolizing the essence of WAVES—a celebration of diverse voices.
Grand Cultural Line-up
The evening will also feature:
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MM Keeravaani, Oscar-winning composer, leading a 30-member orchestra.
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Sharad Kelkar narrating Sutradhar Reinvented, a tribute to Indian cinematic storytelling.
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Performances by Vishwa Mohan Bhatt, Yella Venkateswara Rao, Ronu Majumdar, the Tetseo Sisters, JHAALA, and global hitmakers KING x Alan Walker.
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A special act by veteran actor Anupam Kher, crafted for this gala evening.
Star-Studded Attendance
The summit’s inauguration will see the presence of Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis and Union I&B Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, alongside a dazzling lineup of Bollywood luminaries: Aamir Khan, Rajinikanth, Chiranjeevi, Mohanlal, Hema Malini, Anil Kapoor, and Anupam Kher.
WAVES Summit 2025 is poised to become a melting pot of cultural reverence and creative innovation, with Shreya Ghoshal’s tribute standing tall as the emotional and musical heart of the opening ceremony.
