ABP Network is returning once again with the fifth edition of its flagship Summit. Ideas of India 2026 will run for two days i.e. 27th and 28th February. This event is going to be held at Grand Hyatt Hotel, Mumbai. Many politicians, diplomats, artists, technology innovators and policy experts are going to participate in this summit. All these people will discuss many global issues in this event. Apart from this, many stars from the entertainment world are also going to participate in this summit. Who will discuss the entertainment industry and its effects.
Neeraj Ghaywan and Ishaan Khattar
Producer of the film ‘Homebound’ Neeraj Ghaywan, who came to attend the Oscar nominations, and actor Ishaan Khattar, who was seen playing the role of ‘Shoaib’ in this film, will also attend this event. Both will be seen addressing a session titled “Cinema of Empathy – Local Stories, Global Appeal”. His session will run on February 27 from 1:00 pm to 1:20 pm. Let us tell you that Neeraj Ghaywan had directed the film ‘Homebound’ and Ishaan Khattar played the role of ‘Shoaib’ in the film.
Shreya Ghoshal
Famous playback singer Shreya Ghoshal is going to attend the first day of this conference. Shreya will address the session “Going Global – Music Magic” on 27th February from 6:40 pm to 7:20 pm. Let us tell you that Shreya has many chartbuster songs to her name and she has been streamed the most on JioSaavn in 2025.
Aranya Sahay and Christo Tommy
Filmmaker Aranya Sahay, known for ‘Humans in the Loop’, and director Christo Tomei, who made ‘Undercurrent’, will be keynote speakers at a session on February 28. He will address the session “How to Win Viewers – The Director’s Vision” from 2:30 to 3:00 pm.
Adnan Sami
Singer and Padma Shri awardee Adnan Sami will participate in the session titled “Music That Heals – The Magical World of Rhythm”. His session will run from 6:10 to 6:40 pm.
Mrinal Thakur
Actress Mrunal Thakur is also going to attend the session to be held on February 28. The actress will be present here in the session which will run from 1:00 pm to 1:30 pm. In this session the topic “Cinema Across Languages – Limits of Art” will be discussed.
Other keynote speakers
On the second day of the ‘Ideas of India’ program to be held in Mumbai, many Bollywood celebs like Mona Singh, Pankaj Tripathi, Anil Kapoor and actress and Lok Sabha MP Kangana Ranaut will also participate.
Ideas of India 2026: Complete list of speakers from the film industry:
Meghna Mishra
Neeraj Ghaywan
Vishal Jethwa
Ishaan Khattar
armaan malik
Sunil Shetty
Ahaan Shetty
Shreya Ghoshal
Aranya Sahay
christo tommy
Adnan Sami
Mrinal Thakur
Mona Singh
Kangana Ranaut
Pankaj Tripathi
Anil Kapoor
About Ideas of India Summit
Entry to the summit will be only by invitation and prior registration. Those who cannot attend in person can watch the telecast of the event on ABP Network TV channels and digital platforms, such as ABP Live website, mobile app and official YouTube channels.
Select sessions can also be streamed on official social media platforms like YouTube, Facebook and X.
