The grandest celebration of India’s leisure business, WAVES 2025 – the World Audio Visible and Leisure Summit – formally kicked off on Thursday on the Jio World Conference Centre (JWCC) in Mumbai.
The four-day extravaganza will probably be bringing collectively the who’s who of Indian cinema.

Bollywood’s beloved Shah Rukh Khan — all set to make his debut on the Met Gala 2025 — arrived in model, donning a modern black jacket and pants, exuding his signature suave aura. Aamir Khan, ever the perfectionist, opted for a basic look in a conventional black bandhgala paired with matching pants.
Aamir Khan wearing a black bandhgala set (Supply: Waves/Instagram)
Akshay Kumar, who may even average one of many key classes at WAVES, made a placing look in a pointy brown swimsuit, with a white shirt casually unbuttoned on the high, channelling formality with ease.
Akshay Kumar on the WAVES summit (Supply: Waves/Instagram)
Essentially the most talked-about couple of the night, Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor, made a shocking pair. Alia paid homage to custom in a Paithani sari, draped within the nauvari model with a kashta tuck. Ranbir saved it regal in a mud inexperienced bandhgala, completely matched with black trousers.
Posting the look on her Instagram, Alia stated she selected the search for Maharashtra Day, including within the caption, “From cinema to gaming, from craft to tech… our tales, our expertise, our imaginative and prescient, prepared to steer.”
Alia dons a paithani sari for WAVES (Supply: Waves/Instagram)
Deepika Padukone, ever swish, wore a muted gold salwar swimsuit, custom-made by Masaba Gupta, accessorised with an identical potli bag.
Deepika Padukone in a gold Masaba Gupta salwar swimsuit (Supply: Food plan Sabya/Instagram)
The Home of Masaba posted DP’s look on Instagram. The handwoven cotton set featured the home’s ‘Paan Phool’ & ‘Son Vriksha’ motif in delicate hand embroidery. The actor was styled by long-time collaborator Shaleena Nathani.
Amongst different celebrities, Nimrat Kaur regarded ethereal in a royal purple sari. Rajinikanth stayed true to his iconic model, sporting a white polo shirt and black pants, which earned him admiring nods for his simplicity.
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Nimrat Kaur in a purple sari (Supply: Waves/Instagram)
Saif Ali Khan regarded effortlessly dapper in a white three-piece ensemble topped with a maroon Nehru jacket, whereas daughter Sara Ali Khan embraced ethnic stylish in an ivory salwar swimsuit.
Saif seems to be dapper in a three-piece set (Supply: Waves/Instagram)
Shahid Kapoor and spouse Mira Kapoor proved as soon as once more why they’re among the many best-dressed {couples} in Bollywood. Shahid opted for a white tuxedo, whereas Mira complemented him completely in a white shirt paired with pink overalls.
Shahid Kapoor and spouse Mira Kapoor proved as soon as once more why they’re among the many best-dressed {couples} in Bollywood (Supply: Waves/Instagram)
Vicky Kaushal, ever the model icon, painted a placing determine in a black bandhgala, commanding consideration as he walked in.
Vicky Kaushal in an identical black bandhgala set (Supply: Waves/Instagram)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is inaugurating WAVES 2025. Working from Could 1st to 4th, the occasion will host a spread of high-profile panel discussions and performances.