International
Inception bags 11 nominations of Satellite Awards
MUMBAI: The International Press Academy (IPA) has announced nominees for its 15th annual Satellite Awards.
While on the film front, Warner Brothers‘ thriller Inception led the list with 11 nominations, top TV contenders were Glee and The Good Wife with five nominations each. In all, the group put forward film nominees from 67 films in 22 different categories, while in its 12 television categories, it rolled out 38 different programmes.
The IPA, a group of entertainment journalists, nominated 10 movies like 127 Hours, Animal Kingdom, Blue Valentine, Get Low, The Ghost Writer, Inception, The King‘s Speech, The Social Network, The Town and Winter‘s Bone in the best motion picture category.
It also singled out another seven films as best comedy or musical nominees: Cyrus, The Kids Are All Right, Made in Dagenham, The Other Guys, Please Give, RED and Scott Pilgrim vs. the World.
Toy Story 3 and Alice in Wonderland were nominated in the category of best motion picture, animated or mixed media, along with four other films. As far a s documentaries go, Inside Job and Waiting for Superman earned best documentary nominations along with eight other films.
The winners will be announced on 19 December.
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.
