'Come, tell your story': PM Narendra Modi invites global content creators to make India ‘their playground’

On Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi asked global content creators to "make India their playground" and share the country's experiences with the globe. Prime Minister Modi challenged people to dream big and share their stories. The prime minister also stated that under his administration, the prestigious Padma awards have evolved into the "People's Padma," which recognizes individuals who labor selflessly for society and the nation.

Addressing the inaugural session of the WAVES Summit, Modi stated that the image of the Padma Awards has changed under their rule, and the people have welcomed this shift. PM Modi commented on the success of Indian cinematography, saying, "In the last century, Indian film has been successful in making India popular in every region of the world. This is demonstrated by Raj Kapoor's appeal in Russia, Satyajit Ray's popularity at Cannes, and RRR's triumph at the Oscars."

Prime Minister Narendra Modi opened the World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025 on Thursday at Mumbai's Jio World Convention Centre, describing it as a transformative platform that brings together global producers, storytellers, innovators, and policymakers.