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Michael Moore wants Matt Damon as next US president
MUMBAI: Though he hasn‘t passed any official comment on the word going around that he should be the next US president, people from the film industry have started airing their views on Matt Damon being the next president.
Last weekend, documentary maker Michael Moore, participating in a panel discussion, aired his thoughts on the Bourne star as a likely candidate for the White House. “I think that he has been very courageous in not caring about who he offends by saying the things that need to be said here,” the filmmaker said.
Talking upon Damon‘s likely presidentisl candidature, Moore said, “Republicans have shown the way in the presidential campaign trail. Sometimes even when you run an actor, you win. And I guess I only throw his name out there because I‘d like us to start thinking that way.”
Though many who have seen Damon in the Bourne trilogy, may not doubt his commitment to the cause, but the actor is long known for his political activism.During the 2008 US presidential campaign he backed Barack Obama and dismissed Sarah Palin‘s story as “a bad Disney movie”.
But in recent times Damon has spoken of Obama, stating that the President has “misinterpreted his mandate” and “doubled down on a lot of things” including education.
Matt Damon has made no official comment on whether he would run for the presidency or not.
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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.
