International
‘Argo’, ‘Les Miserables’ triumph at Golden Globe Awards
MUMBAI: ‘Argo‘ and ‘Les Miserables‘ were the two big winners at the 70th edition of the Golden Globe Awards. They won Best Picture for a drama and musical/comedy respectively.
Ben Affleck also won an award for directing. In his acceptance speech, he congratulated directors both nominated and not nominated. He will not win an Oscar for directing though as he not been nominated. The Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) which organises the Golden Globe Awards also appreciated ‘Django Unchained‘. Quentin Tarantino won for his screenplay while Christoph Waltz won a Golden Globe for Supporting Actor.
‘Lincoln‘ which had seven nominations won just one award for its lead actor in a drama Daniel Day Lewis. On the comedy side Hugh Jackman won for ‘Les Miserables‘. As far as actress was concerned Jessica Chastain won for ‘Zero Dark Thirty‘ the film about America hunting down Osama Bin Laden. On the comedy side Jennifer Lawrence won for ‘Silver Linings Playbook‘.
International
Russia-India cinematic spectacle Persimmon of My Love set for grand Moscow debut
Hindi cinema style musical revives Indo-Soviet cinema ties for today
MUMBAI: A new chapter in cross-border storytelling is set to unfold as Persimmon of My Love gears up for its premiere in Moscow on 1 April 2026, marking the first large-scale cinematic collaboration between Russia and India in decades.
Positioned as a modern nod to the cultural exchange that once brought Indian classics to Soviet audiences, the film blends Hindi cinema flair with Russian storytelling, aiming to rekindle a long-standing cinematic friendship.
Directed by Marius Weisberg, the musical comedy follows two brothers navigating a lively world of music, family and romance. The lead roles are played by Demis Karibidis and Mikhail Galustyan, with Karibidis also contributing as a screenwriter.
Shot entirely in India, the production leans heavily into Hindi cinema style spectacle. Filming took place across Mumbai studios and the cities of Udaipur and Jodhpur, whose architecture was used to create the fictional setting of Khurmada. A crew of over 350 worked on the project, with large-scale sequences featuring up to 1,000 extras.
The film also brings Indian creative talent into the mix. Dance sequences are choreographed by Jay Kumar, while music by Zurab Matua features songs in both Hindi and Russian, adding to its cross-cultural appeal.
Backed by TNT channel, MyWayStudio and the Russian Cinema Fund, the project reflects a broader push to strengthen cultural ties between the two countries.
With its mix of colour, comedy and cross-border collaboration, Persimmon of My Love is not just a film release but a reminder that cinema, much like music, travels well across borders.
