International
SAG-AFRA issues ‘No Work’ order on Cimarron Group
MUMBAI: The Screen Actors Guild and the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) has issued a ‘Do Not Work’ order against Cimarron Productions, also known as The Cimarron Group, it is learnt.
The order comes in response to what the union says is the entertainment marketing agency’s “failure to make payments of compensation due to many performers as well as pension and health contributions.”
Though the union declined comment but a source close to SAG-AFTRA confirmed that the order had gone out by e-mail blast to all members. A source also said that the company is in discussions with the union to rectify the situation with a resolution hoped for by early next week.
Cimarron produces a wide range of audiovisual, print and digital content including brand advertising and behind-the-scenes videos for major studio films. It has more than 150 employees, with offices in Los Angeles, Beijing and Singapore.
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.
