Archive · 21 Nov 2025
Waves Film Bazaar 2025: Korean Lawmaker's Vande Mataram Performance
The Waves Film Bazaar, part of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI), started its 19th edition with a special event.
A Korean politician opened the event and sang Vande Mataram, India's national song.
An Indian minister spoke about India's growing influence in film production and digital content.
The Bazaar wants to help Indian movies reach the world and bring international movies to India.
This year, there will be more films than ever before, and the Bazaar wants to help new filmmakers.
Korean lawmaker Jaewon Kim inaugurated Waves Film Bazaar 2025
Kim sang Vande Mataram, India's national song, marking 150 years of its composition
Minister L Murugan highlighted India's global power in film production and digital content
Bazaar aims to connect Indian filmmakers with global producers and international partners
Over 300 films to be presented, with expanded scope for creators and new participants
- Who
- Jaewon Kim, L Murugan, Sanjay Jaju, Garth Davis, Nandamuri Balakrishna, Shekhar Kapur
- What
- Inaugurated the 19th Waves Film Bazaar, Jaewon Kim sang Vande Mataram
- When
- Thursday
- Where
- Goa, India
- Why
- To connect filmmakers with financiers, studios, and international partners, and boost the Indian film industry
Pro-Indian Sentiment
Cultural Exchange
Performance of Vande Mataram
Pro-Indian Sentiment
Shows respect for India and its culture
Cultural Exchange
Promotes cultural exchange and understanding
- Event
- Waves Film Bazaar
- Edition
- 19th
- Inaugurated By
- Jaewon Kim, Korean National Assembly member
- Indian Minister Present
- L Murugan
- Number of Films
- Over 300
- Special Performance
- Vande Mataram by Jaewon Kim
Sources
IFFI-2025: Waves Film Bazaar opens with USD 20,000 grant for emerging filmmakers
Waves Film Bazaar Makes A Splash With Cash, Culture & Cinematic Chaos!
Watch: Korean Lawmaker Sings Vande Mataram At WAVES Film Bazaar Opening
