International
Jolie in talks to star in The Counsellor
MUMBAI: Angelina Jolie is in negotiations to star in director Ridley Scott‘s upcoming narco-thriller The Counselor.
The 36-year-old actress will most likely play a small role in the upcoming film just a few weeks after her partner Brad Pitt was said to have a discussion for another small role in the same film, it is understood.
It is possible for Jolie to join Scott‘s project as she will not begin filming her next film Maleficent until late June or early July. Scott himself has scheduled a June start for the film.
The Counselor, which is described as No Country for Old Men on steroids, follows a respected lawyer who thinks he can dip a toe in to the drug business without getting sucked down.
It is said that Michael Fassbender is being tapped to star in the male lead.
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.
