Let’s set the scene: Mumbai’s buzzing, the creator squad is out in full force, and-wait for it-Instagram’s big boss, Adam Mosseri, just dropped into India. No, this isn’t a fever dream. This is real life, and it was as extra as you’d hope. Welcome to the Waves conference, where Bollywood, foodies, meme-lords, and digital dreamers all vibed under one roof. And yes, your favorite podcast duo Naina and Sakshi (aka the “MOS” crew, because obviously my name is @mosseri-delulu is the only solulu) were right in the thick of it.
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Picture this: Over 120 creators, from every corner of India, packed into Meta’s Mumbai HQ. Everyone’s got their phones out, ring lights are on, and the energy? Pure chaos (in the best way). Mosseri didn’t just show up for a boring Q&A-he went full Gen Z, hopping into dance reels, fielding the real questions (“Bro, why isn’t Instagram paying us yet?”), and even learning some desi moves with Team Naach. If you’ve ever wanted to see a tech CEO drop the Jhumka, this was your moment.
Let’s talk about the main character energy: Mosseri linked up with none other than Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh at the ultra-exclusive Papa’s in Bandra. Imagine sharing unreal food with Bollywood’s power couple, then flexing that selfie on the ‘gram. (Sorry, but we’re not over it.) Deepika’s reaction? “What happens at Papa’s stays at Papa’s!” We see you, queen.
Naina and Sakshi, our resident podcast legends, didn’t just fangirl-they pulled Mosseri into a trending Bollywood dance for the ages. In true Gen Z fashion, the reel was unserious, chaotic, and instantly iconic moves on ‘Luv Letter’. (Someone in the comments literally said, “Gotta love how unserious y’all are.” Mood.) If you missed it, go find it-this is peak internet culture.
Mumbai’s top creators rolled out the red carpet with a full-on food tour: Saloni Kukreja brought her viral Filter Kaapi Matka ice cream magic to the Instagram India office, serving up the internet-breaking dessert that had everyone buzzing. Meanwhile, chef Saransh Goila went all out with a creative twist on street food, dishing out Solkadi Pani Puri, Double Mango Golgappe, and Butter Chicken Puri-700 puris later, the crowd was united in shouting “Delishaaas!” And adding a heartfelt cultural touch to the Waves Summit, Bollywood star Shraddha Kapoor personally served Adam Mosseri homemade puran poli, a traditional Maharashtrian sweet, delighting everyone with this warm and authentic gesture that quickly went viral across social media.
Let’s get real: India is now Instagram’s biggest country, and the vibes are unmatched. From meme culture to multilingual reels, the Gen Z creator wave is unstoppable. Mosseri himself was SHOOK by the energy, creativity, and sheer chaos that is Indian internet culture.
“There is no place like India: the music, flavors, colors, energy, and creativity are surreal.” – Adam Mosseri. So, here’s to more delulu dreams, viral reels, and food that breaks the internet. India, you just set the bar sky high. Until next time, keep scrolling, keep vibing, and remember: what happens at Waves never stays at Waves-it goes straight on the ‘gram.
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