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John Wayne’s True Git eye patch up for auction
MUMBAI:he eye patch that John Wayne wore in the 1969 film True Grit is set to go under the hammer. The sale would take place in Los Angeles in October said Heritage Auctions. Other personal items, including Wayne’s Golden Globe that he won for playing Marshal Rooster Cogburn in the same film will also go under the hammer.
Wyane‘s cowboy boots, hats, driving licence, passport and various movie scripts with Wayne‘s handwriting have also been handed over to be auctioned. The items are expected to fetch anything between 60 pounds (100 dollars) and 30,000 pounds (50,000 dollars).
“All these are items that could either stay stored somewhere, or be let loose to the people,” the BBC quoted the actor‘s son Ethan Wayne has been quoted as saying. All proceeds from the sale will go to John Wayne Enterprises that supports and funds the John Wayne Cancer Foundation.
Wayne made more than 170 films, mainly Westerns. He died in 1979 of stomach cancer when he was 72.
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.
