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Daniel Craig, Rachel Weisz to star in Broadway’s ‘Betrayal’
MUMBAI: Real-life husband and wife Daniel Craig and Rachel Weisz are set to co-star in ‘Betrayal‘ to be produced by Harold Pinter‘s Broadway production.
The couple is set to play adulterous pair named Robert and Emma, it has been reported.
In the film directed by veteran Mike Nichols, Emma, who is married to Robert, is having an affair with Jerry, to be played by Life of Pi star Rafe Spall.
Betrayal that will start previewing from 1 October will open 3 November at New York‘s Barrymore Theatre.
The film which is inspired by Pinter‘s affair with broadcaster Joan Bakewell will mark a Broadway debut for Weisz.
Meanwhile, Craig has been quite familiar with the Broadway stage, when he first acted opposite Hugh Jackman in 2009‘s A Steady Rain.
Craig and Weisz were previously paired up as husband and wife in Jim Sheridan-directed psychological thriller Dream House.
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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.
