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Elizabeth Taylor to wed for a ninth time
MUMBAI: Looks like Elizabeth Taylor is going to marry for the ninth time.
The 78-year-old Hollywood legend Elizabeth Taylor is engaged to manager Jason Winters, 49.
Winters, a talent manager from Sterling Winters Management, recently bagged the job as Janet Jackson‘s new manager.
In 2007, Liz gushed to columnist Liz Smith about Jason, saying, “Jason Winters is one of the most wonderful men I‘ve ever known and that‘s why I love him. He bought us the most beautiful house in Hawaii and we visit it as often as possible.”
Some of Liz‘s previous marriages include Conrad Hiton (the grand-uncle of Paris and Nicky Hilton), Eddie Fisher (Carrie Fisher‘s father), Richard Burton (two separate times) and most recently Larry Fortensky – from whom she split 1996.
A representative of the actress confirmed that Liz and Jason were indeed a longtime couple but did not divulge beyond that.
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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.
