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Natalie Portman polls most desirable wife
MUMBAI: In a poll to find Hollywood`s most desirable wife, Natalie Portman has come out winners, while Charlie Sheen of Two and A Half Men has been named the least desired husband.
The Black Swan actress has beaten the likes of Megan Fox, pop singer Cheryl Cole and Kate Middleton to be crowned the most desirable celebrity wife in a poll by My OK! Wedding magazine.
Sheen, 45, who recently checked into rehab following his hospitalisation has been voted the least popular fantasy husband with scandal-plagued Mel Gibson in second slot.
Songstress Amy Winehouse was voted the least desirable ‘Wife‘ while Lindsay Lohan and singer Britney Spears trailed in the second and third slot.
On the other hand, Britain`s Prince Harry was voted the most desirable husband who edged out his brother William and Twilight star Robert Pattinson. “We were stunned by the results. The least attractive celeb brides and grooms were the party monsters. And now that Harry has cleaned up his act and proven himself to the world with his work in Afghanistan, he has topped the poll beating all the expected candidates like Robert Pattinson and even his brother William,” a spokesperson of the magazine said.
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.
