International
‘Argo’, ‘Lincoln’, ‘Zero Dark Thirty’ among AFI’s top 10
MUMBAI: The American Film Institute (AFI) Awards 2012 Official Selections have just been announced.
AFI Award Honorees are selected based on works which best advance the art of the moving image, enhance the rich cultural heritage of America‘s art form, inspire audiences and artists alike, make a mark on American society and represent the year‘s most outstanding achievements in film and television. AFI is the only national organization that honors the creative ensembles as a whole, acknowledging the collaborative nature of the art form.
AFI president, CEO Bob Gazzale said, "AFI Awards celebrates America‘s storytellers as collaborators. We are honored to bring together artists as a community, without competition, to acknowledge the gifts they have given the world in 2012."
AFI Movies Of The Year
Argo
Beasts Of The Southern Wild
The Dark Knight Rises
Django Unchained
Les Miserables
Life Of Pi
Lincoln
Moonrise Kingdom
Silver Linings Playbook
Zero Dark Thirty
AFI TV Programmes Of The Year
American Horror Story: Asylum
Breaking Bad
Game Of Thrones
Girls
Homeland
Louie
Mad Men
Modern Family
The Walking Dead
‘Mad Men‘ now tops the list as the most recognized AFI Awards TV honoree, with 2012 marking its fifth appearance in the AFI almanac, followed closely by ‘Breaking Bad‘, ‘Everybody Loves Raymond‘, ‘Modern Family‘, ‘The Sopranos‘ and ;‘The Wire‘ each with four AFI Awards honours since 2001.
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.
