International
Forbes names Kristen Stewart as highest-paid actress
MUMBAI: Among the current actresses of Hollywood, Kristen Stewart has been named Hollywood‘s highest-paid actress in Forbes magazine‘s annual list earning as much as $34.5 million last year. She narrowly beat Cameron Diaz who earned $34 million.
Kristen‘s earnings came from her $12.5 million salary plus profit share for both instalments of The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Parts I and II, and also her role in Snow White and the Huntsman. On the other hand, Cameron‘s earnings came from her salaries for Bad Teacher, The Green Hornet and What to Expect When You‘re Expecting, it is learnt.
Sandra Bullock was placed third in the list for the $25 million she earned for her upcoming film Gravity as well as the profits she is still making from 2009 film The Blind Side.
Angelina Jolie follows at number four with $20 million and Charlize Theron with $18 million is at the fifth slot.
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.
