International
CinemaCon to honour Morgan Feeman with Cinema Icon award
MUMBAI: This year‘s CinemaCon will honour Morgan Freeman with the 2013 Cinema Icon Award.
The actor will be recognized during the convention‘s CinemaCon Big Screen Achievement Awards ceremony on 18 April in The Colosseum at Caesar‘s Palace.
"As one of the most esteemed actors of our time, Morgan Freeman has portrayed some of the most memorable characters ever to appear on film,"reportedly said CinemaCon managing director Mitch Neuhauser, citing the veteran‘s work in Driving Miss Daisy, Glory, The Shawshank Redemption, Unforgiven, Million Dollar Baby and The Dark Knight trilogy.
"Freeman‘s presence exudes a dignity, charm and soul unmatched by any other actor," he added.
The actor stars opposite Tom Cruise in Universal‘s Oblivion that is scheduled to open on 19 Apri.
For record‘s sake, Freeman received an Academy Award in 2005 for his supporting role in Million Dollar Baby and was nominated again for his role in Invictus. Last year he received the Cecil B. Demille Award at the Golden Globes and the year prior, was honored with the AFI Lifetime Achievement Award.
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.
