Mumbai, May 1 -- Global star Priyanka Chopra extended heartfelt appreciation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for championing India's creative industries, as the World Audiovisual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025 that commenced on Thursday in Mumbai.

Hailed as a transformative event, WAVES is set to redefine India's role in the global entertainment landscape.

Speaking through a video message on her official Instagram account, Chopra called the summit a "historic" and "bold step" for the nation.

"For the first time ever, India is hosting the World Audiovisual and Entertainment Summit, WAVES, in Mumbai. This isn't just another conference, WAVES is India's bold step onto the world stage," she said.

The event, taking place from May 1 ...