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Hollywood actress Jennifer Grey to be guest judge on Strictly Come Dancing
MUMBAI: UK pubcaster the BBC has announced that Hollywood star Jennifer Grey will foxtrot into the dance based reality show ‘Strictly Come Dancing‘ as a guest judge next month.
Stepping into Len Goodman‘s shoes for one week, Grey will join Craig Revel Horwood, Alesha Dixon and Bruno Tonioli on 5 and 6 November.
She is most famous for her leading lady role in ‘Dirty Dancing‘. Last year she and professional partner Derek Hough were crowned champions of ‘Dancing With The Stars‘, the US version of Strictly.
The couple achieved consistently high scores throughout Season 11 and lifted the glitter-ball trophy after revisiting their first week dance – the Viennese Waltz.
Grey said, “I am delighted to be involved. I so look forward to making the pilgrimage to the birthplace of the greatest dance show, the mecca of spray tans and tangos, and to sit in for the great and pernickety Len Goodman.”
Waltzing her way from the dance-floor to the judging panel, Grey will be able to draw upon her personal dancing experiences to offer a constructive critique to the remaining couples in the competition.
Due to his commitments with both Strictly Come Dancing and Dancing With The Stars, Len Goodman will take a week off Strictly Come Dancing and will return to the judging panel from 12 November.
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.
