International
CAA signs Genesis Rodriguez to their illustrious client list
MUMBAI: Los Angeles headquartered Creative Artists Agency (CAA) has recently signed actress Genesis Rodriguez. CAA, a prominent entertainment and sports agency boasts Hollywood‘s numerous famous entertainment-industry clients.
Rodriguez last appeared in the hit comedy Identity Thief with Melissa McCarthy and Jason Bateman, while also appearing alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger in The Last Stand released earlier this year.
She also played leading roles in the Summit thriller Man on a Ledge and Will Ferrell‘s Casa de mi Padre.
Rodriguez, the daughter of famous Venezuelan singer Jose Luis Rodriguez, started her career in telenovelas, starring in Prisionera in 2004 and Dona Barbara, a Spanish-language telenovela.
She was previously at Institute of Commercial Management, the leading professional body for Commercial and Business Development Managers (ICM).
Rodriguez continues to be represented by Ivan de Paz of DePaz Management and Karl Austen and Robert Koch of Jackoway Tyerman.
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.
