WAVES Summit 2025: India’s Creators Are Making Tsunamis, Not Just Waves!

Picture this: Mumbai’s buzzing, creators are everywhere, and the energy? Absolutely electric. Welcome to WAVES Summit 2025, where India’s content creators didn’t just show up-they showed off, turning the country into the world’s next big content powerhouse. From viral icons to digital disruptors, here’s how our homegrown talent is making the world sit up and scroll.

Dolly Singh: Comedy Queen & Fashion Icon!

If you’re not already obsessed with Dolly Singh, where have you been? She’s the OG of relatable, laugh-out-loud content. From her iconic “Raju Ki Mummy” to viral sketches like “South Delhi Girls,” Dolly’s journey is pure hustle-from a small-town Nainital girl to a national sensation with over 1.5 million Insta followers. She’s not just a comedian; she’s a fashion influencer, actress, and the face of major campaigns like Colgate Visible White O2. Her masterclass “Short Form, Big Impact” at WAVES? Standing room only. Dolly’s message: “Don’t wait for the big break, create your own!” She’s proof that with a killer idea and a ring light, you can make India (and the world) laugh.

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Kabita Singh: Kitchen Queen with a Desi Twist!

Craving comfort food? Kabita Singh’s got you. Founder of Kabita’s Kitchen, she’s the go-to for easy, delicious Indian recipes that even your hostel roommate can’t mess up. Kabita swapped a finance career for food vlogging, and now her YouTube channel is a staple in every Indian kitchen. At WAVES, she shared how creators are preserving India’s culinary heritage and turning “ghar ka khana” into global content. Her mantra: “Regional is the new international.” So next time you nail her butter chicken recipe, thank Kabita for making Indian food the world’s comfort food.

Mortal: Gaming Guru & Esports Trailblazer!!

Meet Naman Mathur, aka Mortal–the face of Indian gaming. What started as casual Call of Duty sessions turned into a PUBG Mobile legend with 7 million YouTube subs and 5.3 million Insta followers. As co-founder of S8UL Esports, Mortal’s not just gaming-he’s building an empire and putting India on the global esports map. At WAVES, his message was clear: “Gaming isn’t a hobby, it’s a career.” He’s living proof that you can turn your passion into a paycheck (and meet the Prime Minister while you’re at it).

Beyounick: The OG Digital Disruptor!

Nick, aka Beyounick, is the guy who made “Be YouNick” a household name. Since 2015, he’s been dropping viral sketches that are equal parts hilarious and relatable. As founder of his own content house, he’s all about authenticity and pushing creative boundaries. At WAVES, Nick inspired young creators to own their quirks and turn them into content gold. His vibe? “Stay weird, stay winning.”

Nagma Mirajkar: Crafting Stories That Connect and Inspire!

Nagma Mirajkar is a powerhouse content creator and influencer known for her vibrant beauty, fashion, and lifestyle content that resonates with millions across India. With a massive following spanning Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, Nagma captivates her audience through makeup tutorials, travel vlogs, and relatable lifestyle posts, blending creativity with authenticity. At WAVES Summit 2025, she highlighted how the event symbolizes the future of India’s Media & Entertainment industry, emphasizing the crucial role creators play in shaping a global narrative for Indian content.

Unforgettable Moments & Future Forward

From RJ Abhinav’s laugh riots to Parul Garg’s beauty masterclasses, Mortal’s gaming insights to Kabita’s kitchen wisdom, and the inspiring voices of Divya Gupta, Devika, Kamiya Jani, Kanchi Sharma, Nitibha Kaul, Ankush Bahuguna and Sanjyot Keer, every panel was a vibe. The summit was packed with iconic fashion moments, real talk on brand building, and collabs that’ll drop soon on your feed. Technicalguruji summed it up perfectly: “Energy hi kuch aur thi! #Waves2025 – where innovation met inspiration, and I got to be right in the middle of it!”

Panels, Power Moves, and Pure Vibes

The summit wasn’t just about selfies and shoutouts. With over 140 sessions and 100+ international speakers, including Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, and Ted Sarandos (Netflix CEO alert!), the knowledge drops were next-level. Plenary sessions, breakout discussions, and hands-on masterclasses made sure every attendee left with a notebook full of ideas and a phone full of new contacts.

Big Wins, Bigger Impact

• Over 10,000 delegates, 1,000 creators, and 300+ companies-talk about squad goals.
• The WAVES Bazaar racked up ₹1,328 crores in business deals, and the Maharashtra government signed MoUs worth ₹8,000 crores. That’s not hype, that’s history.
• PM Modi’s $1 billion creator fund and the new Indian Institute of Creative Technology? Game-changers for anyone dreaming of “creating in India, for the world”.

Ready to Ride the Wave?

If you’re a creator, dreamer, or just a fan, WAVES 2025 proved one thing: India’s creative tsunami is just getting started. So grab your phone, hit record, and join the movement-because the next big trend could be yours.

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