Immersive Pavilion and Power-Packed Panel Sessions Position NDTV at the Forefront of India’s Evolving Media Landscape
NDTV, one of India’s most trusted news networks, made a commanding impression at the inaugural World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025, held in Mumbai from 1st to 4th May. Demonstrating its thought leadership and deep industry connect, NDTV hosted four high-impact panel sessions featuring global voices and industry leaders. Simultaneously, the NDTV Pavilion attracted thousands of attendees with its tech-forward, immersive experiences that brought the brand’s legacy and innovation to life.
A Pavilion That Engaged, Informed, and Inspired.
Thousands visited the NDTV Pavilion, drawn in by interactive zones that merged storytelling, journalism, and public engagement:
● NDTV Anchor Play: A standout attraction where visitors took the spotlight in a studio-style setup, stepping into the anchor role and reporting live from WAVES. The experience went viral as attendees shared their on-camera moments across social media platforms, significantly amplifying NDTV’s digital footprint.
● NDTV Archive Corner: A walk through NDTV’s storied history, showcasing landmark moments in Indian journalism and offering a nostalgic glimpse into the network’s pioneering coverage.
● Busting Fake News: Reinforcing NDTV’s commitment to credible news, this gamified experience empowered visitors to spot misinformation—encouraging media literacy and critical thinking.
● Interview Corner: A dynamic content hub where NDTV anchors engaged with celebrities, influencers, and industry leaders for exclusive conversation streamed live and shared on NDTV platforms.
Panel Sessions That Sparked Dialogue and Insight
NDTV also curated four high-powered panel discussions that drew packed audiences and fostered vital conversations around the media and entertainment industry’s future. Hosted by NDTV’s Sanjay Pugalia, Tamanna Inamdar, and Marya Shakil – the sessions featured icons such as Aamir Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari, Zahaan Kapoor, Shefali Shah, Nikkhil Advani, Vikramaditya Motwane, Peter Ho-Sun Chan, Stanley Tong, Prasad Shetty, Gaurav Gandhi, Monica Shergill, Viraf Sarkari, Nikhil Madhok, Ashish Hemrajani, Salona Bains Joshi, Shubh Shivdasani, Sudip Sharma, Prerna Singh, Sameer Nair and Vivien Lewit. These conversations explored the future of storytelling, platform evolution, the business of entertainment, and the impact of AI and authenticity in media – underlining NDTV’s role as a catalyst for meaningful industry dialogue.
Throughout WAVES 2025, NDTV’s reporters delivered dynamic, real-time updates across its platforms. Exclusive interviews, ground reports and fun updates ensured that audiences nationwide could stay connected to the event’s biggest moments as they unfolded. On NDTV’s presence at WAVES, Sanjay Pugalia, Director & Editor-in-Chief, NDTV stated “NDTV’s active participation at WAVES 2025 reflects our commitment to shaping the future of media as industry leaders driving global conversations. From curating high-impact sessions to creating one of the most engaging pavilions at the summit, our goal was to contribute meaningfully to WAVES’ success and to firmly position the NDTV Network at the forefront of India’s dynamic and evolving media ecosystem.”
