International
Lionsgate, Icahn in settlement talks
MUMBAI: Lionsgate is soon nearing an agreement with Carl Icahn that includes giving the corporate a boardroom representation. Icahn may agree to withdraw his $7 per-share hostile tender offer in return for a board seat at the mini-studio.
Lionsgate‘s current management has so far been successful in denying Icahn in putting up his own representatives in the company‘s boardroom.
Given its disclosure requirements as a public company, Lionsgate would be required to disclose details of any specific settlement proposal with Icahn, which the company has yet to do.
Asked for details of the soon to be reached agreement Lionsgate vice chairman Michael Burns said only that his company did not publicly reveal details about conversations with major stockholders.
Representatives at the Icahn Group, which holds a near-19% stake in Lionsgate, were not available for comment at press time.
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.
