International
Forbes’ highest earner list has Oprah on top
MUMBAI: Oprah Winfrey has topped the annual highest earners list of 2010. For this, the 56-year-old brokered a syndication deal for her talk show, ran her own magazine and readied the launch of her own network.
By this, she sourced in $315 million putting her way ahead of James Cameron who took the No. 2 spot pulling in $210 million.
Tyler Perry, at No. 3, was way ahead of some of Hollywood‘s most legendary filmmakers like Steven Spielberg, George Lucas, Michael Bay and Jerry Bruckheimer. He banked $125 million in the year from his films Why I Did I Get Married Too? and For Colored Girls.
Musician Beyonce Knowles was the only one to crack the list‘s top 10 by earning $87 million that edged down Britney Spears, Lady Gaga, Madonna, Miley Cyrus and Taylor Swift in the top 20 list.
Holding down the last spot was Judge Judy, whose monetary success is equal to Swift‘s $45 million.
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.
