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Cammie King no more
MUMBAI: Cammie King, the 76-year old actress who shot to fame at the age of 4, playing Rhett Butler‘s daughter, Bonnie Blue Butler in Gone With the Wind has expired. The actress died of lung cancer.
King made her debut with the superhit film in 1939, playing the on-screen daughter of Vivien Leigh and Clark Gable. Though her only other acting credit was as the voice of Faline, a young doe, in the 1942 Disney animated film Bambi, her debut film‘s enduring popularity made her a celebrity.
In 1989 she was one of the 10 surviving cast members who went to Atlanta for a week long 50th-anniversary celebration of the premiere.
The actress was born as Eleanore Cammack King in Los Angeles on Aug 5, 1934.
Besides her son, Matt, she is survived by a daughter, Katie Byrne, and three grandchildren. Her first husband, Ned Pollack, died in 1965. Her second marriage to Jack Conlon ended in divorce in 1976.
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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.
