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WAVES 2025: PM Modi Launches India's First Global Audio-Visual Entertainment Summit
Shah Rukh Khan gave a candid view of his place in the world of Bollywood at the WAVES 2025 conference in Mumbai, drawing the eyes of fans and fellow celebrities.
Although he is one of Indian cinema's most successful and well-known stars, Khan described himself as being out of step with the famous guest list and glitzy setting of the events.
Being the Outsider: Shah Rukh Khan Ponders Karan Johar's Parties
In a humorous but perceptive comment, the actor described how at Johar's high-society gatherings, his trademark arms-wide-open pose, which usually draws rapturous applause from his fans, would probably get brickbats rather than applause. In his opinion, this shows the contrast between the closer inner circles of the industry and the real connection he feels with his fans.
Shah Rukh Khan pointed out that he loves interacting with his followers because it makes him feel estranged at such events. He declared that he does not necessarily feel like he belongs to the social life in the industry due to the immense love and respect he is getting from them.
Shah Rukh also paused to reminisce sentimentally about his co-star and buddy in Jawan, Deepika Padukone. With seriousness and love, he said the loveliest part Deepika would ever have would be being mother to her daughter, Dua, a moment that was touching to most in the crowd.
From Scratch to Superstar: Shah Rukh Khan Bollywood
Notably, while conversing with Karna Johar in the same ceremony, the matter of the "insider-outsider" argument within Bollywood surfaced. Khan, who notoriously rose to fame anew without any backing or connection to start with, shrugged off the relevance of these labels.
According to him, it is not the background where success is born in the trade but the person's dedication, perseverance, and the way in which they're able to endure the path themselves.
Though occasionally an "outsider" among the elitist spaces, Khan asserted his friendship with Karan Johar hasn't been altered, and how much he enjoys their long-standing rapport.
His unguarded observations shed light on the existence of a superstar battling celebrity's delicate balances and opposite poles of his fan base as a devoted constituency and the exclusivist world of Bollywood.
The WAVES 2025 Summit HIghlights
The WAVES 2025 conclave, initiated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, was a crucial platform for dialogue and thinking in the media and entertainment world. The conclave, having over 90 countries represented, included masterclasses, policy forums, and showcases with the view to mapping out the future of world media.
The meet also saw India hosting the first-ever Global Media Dialogue (GMD) with the presence of ministers from 25 nations. Among the highlights of the meet was the 'WAVES Bazaar,' which was an online bazaar for bringing together sellers, buyers, and content creators globally.