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Adani Talks Soft Power of Cinema at Whistling Woods Finale
10 Oct
Summary
- Gautam Adani delivers keynote address at Celebrate Cinema 2025
- Joined by Kartik Aaryan, Rajkumar Hirani, and Mahaveer Jain
- Discusses how cinema can define India's global presence

The Celebrate Cinema 2025 festival, hosted by Subhash Ghai's Whistling Woods International, is wrapping up today, October 10, 2025. The event has been a vibrant celebration of art, creativity, and cinema, drawing some of the biggest names from the industry, including Ranbir Kapoor earlier this month.
As the festival reaches its grand finale, Bollywood Hungama has learned that the closing day promises to be equally momentous. Gautam Adani, Chairman of Adani Group, will deliver a keynote address to the film students, titled "When Art Becomes Soft Power Of A Nation." Adani will be joined by Dr. Priti Adani, as well as prominent figures like actor Kartik Aaryan, blockbuster filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani, and producer Mahaveer Jain.
Adani's speech aims to inspire the youth and the creative fraternity, emphasizing his belief that cinema is a powerful medium that can play a pivotal role in defining India's presence on the world stage. The session is expected to leave an enduring impact on both the audience and the industry, as Whistling Woods continues to bridge art, education, and inspiration.