International
Hasselhoff to star in new series for ‘Living’
MUMBAI: Living channel is slated to exclusively air a new six-part series centered on pop-culture icon and Baywatch alum David Hasselhoff, starting in September.
The new series will follow Hasselhoff as he spends his summer in the U.K. along with his daughters, Hayley and Taylor-Ann, who are pursing a pop career. The fly-on-the-wall series watches as Hasselhoff immerses himself in British culture. The program will be filmed exclusively for Living by Summer Films.
The commission follows the success of the two-part special The Hoff: When Scott Came To Stay on Living, which pulled a total combined audience of 2 million individuals.
Virgin Media Television‘s head of commissioning, Mark Sammon said, “The Hoff is such a huge icon with an enormous British fan-base, so it‘s a major coup for Living to be continuing the story in its programming schedule. We were thrilled with the response to the last two-part special and with a whole six episodes planned, we hope to bring an unrivalled look into the real man behind the legend.”
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.
