International
Red chiffon dress of Titanic’s Rose fetches $330,000
MUMBAI: The red dress that Rose DeWitt Bukater (Kate Winslet) wore in Titanic has fetched $ 330,000 at a Hollywood auction.
The ‘Drama, Action, Romance – The Hollywood Auction‘ was witness to some contemporary memorabilia fetch eye-popping prices during the weekend, it is reported.
The exquisite red chiffon dress was designed by Deborah L Scott and took more than 1,000 hours to sew. This costume featured in one of the most memorable scenes of the film when Rose and Jack meet for the first time on the windswept deck of the Titanic.
It was originally sold by clothier J Peterman in 1998, the year after the hit film released.
Auctioneer Profiles in History described the dress was the only screen-used jump dress in private hands.
The top seller during the auction was the bow used by Legolas (Orlando Bloom) in the Lord of the Rings trilogy that sold for $ 372,000. The presale high estimate was $120,000. Orlando Bloom used the brown-painted composite plastic bow made in Weta‘s New Zealand workshop in all three films.
A screen-used X-Wing model from the first Star Wars movie in 1977 sold for $ 270,000 more than twice its high estimate of $ 120,000.
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.
