The 71st National Film Awards honored Indian cinema’s best of 2023. “The Kerala Story” won Best Direction and Best Cinematography. Rani Mukerji, Shah Rukh Khan, and Vikrant Massey won acting awards. “12th Fail” won Best Feature Film.
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The 71st National Film Awards celebrated Indian cinema’s excellence. “Shyamchi Aai” (Marathi) and “Kathal: A Jackfruit Mystery” (Hindi) won Best Film in their respective categories. Awards also recognized music (Vaathi, Animal, Balagam, Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani) and sound design (Animal).
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Priya Samant received the Impact in Film Award for her work using cinema to drive social change. Known for films like “India’s Daughter,” she introduced the “Impact Advisor” title in Indian cinema. Samant is also a technologist and CEO of an AI startup. The award recognizes her global influence in creating equitable opportunities.
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Javed Ali recounts recording “Arziyan” from Delhi-6. Initially a scratch recording, the song resonated deeply with him. Later, he officially recorded it. The singer considers it a career defining, signature song, deeply connected to both Prasoon Joshi’s lyrics and A.R. Rahman’s composition. Ali believes it has become a daily spiritual experience for many listeners.
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Playback singer Javed Ali discussed his career, highlighting the impact of singing for the film *Jab We Met*. He shared his early struggles, gratitude for mentors, and an anecdote about recording “Nagada Nagada”. Ali emphasized the importance of treating each song as a unique opportunity.
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WAVES Summit 2025 in Mumbai showcased a convergence of innovation, creativity, and digital transformation, with discussions on everything from AI-driven music compositions to the rise of meme culture and esports leadership in India.
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