New Delhi: Actor Kartik Aaryan took centre stage at the inaugural WAVES Summit 2025 in Mumbai, delivering a heartfelt speech that quickly went viral. Standing before an audience of dignitaries — including Prime Minister Narendra Modi — the actor admitted his nerves, making his candidness the emotional high point of the event.
Dressed in a classic white ethnic ensemble, Kartik confessed, “My heart is beating very fast as I speak in front of Prime Minister Modi for the first time. I’ll try my best to maintain decorum, and if I falter, please forgive me.” His humility and authenticity struck a chord online.
He continued, “WAVES is built on four strong pillars — Creativity, Innovation, Collaboration, and Inclusion,” concluding his speech with grace and sincerity. The clip has since gained traction across social media platforms.
About WAVES Summit 2025
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES), calling India “a land of a billion-plus stories.” Held from May 1 to 4 in Mumbai, WAVES 2025 is India’s first major global summit on film, media, fashion, music, and digital content. It features prominent figures from Bollywood, the government, and global creative industries.
Kartik’s Upcoming Films
Kartik Aaryan will be seen next in Anurag Basu’s upcoming untitled film, and has also re-teamed with Sreeleela for SatyaPrem Ki Katha. Other projects include Tu Meri Main Tera and Naagzilla, directed by Mrighdeep Singh Lamba, set for release in 2026.
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