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Great personalities of the
Indian cinema
The year 2024 holds historic
significance for Indian cinema.
This year, we are celebrating
the 100th birthday of many
great personalities in the film
world. These include legends
like Raj Kapoor, Mohammed
Rafi, Akkineni Nageswara Rao
and Tapan Sinha. Raj Kapoor
transported India's soft power
to the global level through his
films. Mohammed Rafi's voice
touches every heart, whether it
is a devotional, romantic, or sad
song. The magic of his singing
style and soul-stirring voice is
captivating even today.
Akkineni Nageswara Rao
took Telugu cinema to new
heights. His films strengthened
Indian traditions and values.
On the other hand, Tapan
Sinha's films aroused new
thinking and consciousness
in society. The contribution
of these personalities is the
source of inspiration for Indian
cinema.
WAVE Summit : A new
opportunity
Another important
announcement was made when
Prime Minister Modi said India
will host the World Audio Visual
Entertainment Summit (WAVES)
for the first time. This summit

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