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Actor Steve Forrest passes away at 87
MUMBAI: Steve Forrest, who played Lt. Dan ‘Hondo‘ Harrelson in the 1970s TV action series ‘S.W.A.T.,‘ passed away on May 18, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter.
The S.W.A.T actor had his successful career for almost six decades on the small and big screen. He has appeared in TV classics as a guest appearance in ‘The Virginian,‘ ‘Bonanza‘ and ‘Gunsmoke.‘
In 1953, the young actor started to make a name for himself thanks to his acclaimed role opposite Jane Wyman in ‘So Big’.
His early films were ‘Prisoner of War,‘ opposite Wyman‘s husband Ronald Reagan, ‘Rogue Cop‘ and ‘It Happened to Jane.‘ He also played Elvis Presley‘s half-brother in 1960‘s ‘Flaming Star,‘ and then he became a household name when he teamed up with John Wayne in ‘The Longest Day‘ in 1962.
He will be cherished and remembered for roles in the movies like ‘North Dallas Forty,‘ ‘Mommie Dearest,‘ and 1985‘s ‘Spies Like Us,‘ in which he played a villain opposite Chevy Chase and Dan Akroyd.
His success was international – Forrest also starred in BBC crime drama ‘The Baron,‘ the first colour series on U.K. television.
In his final role in 2003, he played a truck driver in the movie remake of his hit TV series ‘S.W.A.T.‘
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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.
