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Jim Carrey canvas paint in Mr. Popper’s Penguins
MUMBAI: Jim Carrey is working on a 16 feet tall and 12 feet wide canvas and says one of his art works will be seen in his new film Mr. Popper‘s Penguins.
“I have a painting I‘m doing. I can‘t wait to get back because I have around five more days work on it. It‘s 16ft tall and 12ft wide and it‘s a black light painting (a black light painting is a different dimension of art with black light and fluorescent materials). It‘s viewable in the daylight, but when you turn the black lights on, it lights up and people come out of the dark,” Carrey has been quoted as saying.
Carrey loves to paint in his free time. “I paint a lot and this is a huge passion for me. So when I‘m not acting, I wake up every morning, have my coffee and pick up a paint brush,” he added.
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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.
