AR Rahman, Shreya Ghoshal to perform at WAVES Summit 2025

Music maestro A.R. Rahman, Norwegian DJ and musician Alan Walker, rapper King, and singer Shreya Ghoshal are all set to entertain the audience with their performances at the WAVES (World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit) 2025.

Hosted at the state-of-the-art Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC) and other iconic venues, WAVES Summit will bring together leading voices from across the sectors—from creators and studios to policymakers and investors—united by a vision to shape the future of India’s creative economy.

The opening ceremony at the NMACC Grand Theatre will feature a stunning 50-piece orchestra led by the legendary composer MM Keeravaani, setting the stage for an immersive celebration of creativity. In a tribute to Indian folk music, composer Shantanu Moitra will lead a heartfelt performance featuring acclaimed singers such as Shaan, Papon, and others.

Shankar Mahadevan has curated an extraordinary line-up, including Shivam Mahadevan, Ajay-Atul, AR Rahman and Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy, showcasing his most iconic compositions across Hindi, Marathi, Tamil and other languages.

Big names, including Amitabh Bachchan, Rajinikanth, Hema Malini, Chiranjeevi, Mohanlal and Mithun Chakraborty, will share the stage in a panel called ‘Legends & Legacies: The Stories That Shaped India’s Soul’, which will be moderated by actor Akshay Kumar.

Aamir Khan will be part of multiple sessions. These include a solo masterclass, a panel on India’s role in global cinema and another session called ‘Studios of the Future’, where Ritesh Sidhwani, Dinesh Vijan and Namit Malhotra will join him. The four-day event will take place from May 1 to May 4 at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai.