International
Demi Moore films documentary on human trafficking
MUMBAI: Actress Demi Moore has filmed a documentary partnered with CNN Freedom Project to create awareness about human trafficking in the country.
The film is titled Nepal‘s Stolen Children and will premier this Sunday on CNN.
Moore, who is an advocate for victims of human trafficking, met the 2010 CNN Hero of the Year Anuradha Koirala and her organization ‘Maiti Nepal‘ that has rescued children from trafficking.
The actress spent time at Maiti shelter gathering first hand information and interacting with the victims.
Moore and husband Ashton Kutcher have formed DNA Foundation which aims to protect women who have been forced into prostitution.
This is not the first time that the actress is standing up for a noble cause. Earlier DNA Foundation addressed the issue of child sex slavery and made a series of viral videos called ‘Real Men Don‘t buy Girls‘. After that she also used the micro-blogging site, Twitter, to voice her objection to puppy-mills. She also travelled to Haiti to lend a helping hand to the earthquake victims.
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.
