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Leonardo DiCaprio to produce and star in JFK film
MUMBAI: Titanic star Leonardo DiCaprio will produce and star in Legacy of Secrecy, a feature film supposedly inspired by the assassination of former US president John Fitzgerald Kennedy.
The film is based on the eponymous novel written by Lamar Waldron and Thom Hartmann that includes a series of secret information, extracted from an FBI file, recently included in US National Archives.
The film will have DiCaprio play Jack Van Laningham, an FBI informant who is a friend of Carlos Marcello, Mafia boss, which the American press, said he would have recognized that he was involved in the assassination of the American president in 1963.
The film will be released in cinemas in 2013, the year that marks the 50th anniversary of the assassination of the late US president.
DiCaprio had recently announced that he will produce a film about the famous creator of James Bond, Ian Fleming who had a life as interesting as a character.
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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.
