International
Mila Kunis named sexiest woman in the world
Mumbai: Actress Mila Kunis, who broke into films in 2008 with Forgetting Sarah Marshall, in which she played Rachel Jansen, has been named the sexiest woman alive by Esquire Magazine.
Kunis grabbed the title from last year‘s winner Rihanna. “If I wanted to charm the pants off you, I could. I think that if I bought into the hype, I would lose all sight of who I am, and so much of who I am is what my parents went through and instilled in me. And I never want to lose that. Ever. Because I would be so disappointed if I didn‘t make them proud,” she said in a statement.
Kunis‘ performance as Lily in Black Swan gained her worldwide accolades including receiving the Premio Marcello Mastroianni for best young actor or actress at the 67th Venice International Film Festival and nominations for a Golden Globe Award for best supporting actress and a Screen Actors Guild Award for outstanding performance by a female actor in a supporting role.
Kunis has been making headlines for her high-profile, PDA-packed romance with her ‘70s show co-star Ashton Kutcher.
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.
