First Russian-Indian Bollywood-Style Film 'Persimmon Of My Love' to Premiere in Moscow

March 30, 2026
First Russian-Indian Bollywood-Style Film 'Persimmon Of My Love' to Premiere in Moscow
  • The musical comedy represents a milestone as the first major cross-border Russian-Indian feature produced entirely in India, signaling deeper collaboration with Bollywood.

  • Tina Kandelaki highlighted the fusion of Bollywood emotion and Russian drama, underscoring ongoing Russia-India partnership.

  • Director Weisberg praised Indian crews for professionalism, describing the project as a model for international collaboration blending Bollywood aesthetics with Russian storytelling.

  • Demis Karibidis also serves as screenwriter, with original music by Russian composer Zurab Matua; songs are performed in Hindi.

  • Filming took place extensively across India—Mumbai, Udaipur, and Jodhpur—using Rajasthan palaces to build the Khurmada setting, with a large crew and up to 1,000 extras.

  • Locations included Mumbai for studio interiors and Rajasthan for Khurmada visuals, linking urban and regal backdrops.

  • Persimmon Of My Love is set to premiere in Moscow on April 1, 2026, marking the first large-scale Russian feature shot entirely in India.

  • The project blends grand Indian-style song-and-dance sequences with Bollywood storytelling to bridge Indian and Russian cinema audiences.

  • Produced by TNT channel and MyWayStudio with support from the Russian Cinema Fund and Indian partners, ASB FILM VILLAGE in India served as a production partner.

  • Directed by Marius Weisberg, the film stars Russian comedians Demis Karibidis and Mikhail Galustyan as brothers Ramash and Shamar, with Adila Ragimova as the female lead.

  • Daily production involved over 350 Indian and international crew members, with scenes featuring as many as 1,000 performers in a large-scale Bollywood-style shoot.

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