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Andrea Stewart is the author of The Drowning Empire fantasy trilogy, which marked her out as a powerful new voice in the genre. That series wrapped up last year with The Bone Shard War, but Stewart didn't waste any time resting on her laurels. Last month, she released The Gods Below, the first novel in a new fantasy series called The Hollow Covenant.

If you're one of those readers who fell head over heels in love with Stewart's writing, then The Gods Below is a book you need to have on your radar. This is a different sort of world than the drifting island chain in The Drowning Empire, filled with fallen gods, desperate mortals trying to escape extinction, and a magic system based on gems and magic-infused air that's inventive and interesting. It also has plenty of the hallmarks of Stewart's last series, like an atmosphere that fluctuates between hopeful and chillingly creepy,...

Exclusive: The North Road Company President of Television Amy Israel continues to assemble her executive team with the hire of wiip’s Josh Stern as well as a duo who had worked for her at Showtime, Jamie Pross and Madison Heim-Jinivisian. Stern will serve as EVP of Television, Pross as VP of Television and Heim-Jinivisian as Creative Executive.

These are the first TV creative executive appointments since Israel joined Peter Chernin’s The North Road in late 2023 from Showtime where she had spearheaded such series as the Emmy-nominated Ripley (which eventually migrated to Netflix), Fellow Travelers, Yellowjackets, The Affair and Billions.

“I am thrilled to bring three exceptional creative executives on board,” Israel said. “They each embody an entrepreneurial spirit and drive to produce bold, high-quality, commercial series with the best artists and producers in the world. Josh’s impeccable taste, talent relationships and business acumen will be invaluable to our business.

As 12-year-old Rebecca and her father Michael move to Jerusalem to start anew after tragedy, Rebecca finds more than they bargained for in their new home. Director Muayad Alayan’s 2023 film A House in Jerusalem uses a ghost story premise to sensitively explore complex themes of identity, history, and loss.

Still grappling with her mother’s recent death, Rebecca discovers an old well on their property and retrieves an abandoned doll from within. This chance encounter leads to her encountering the spirit of Rasha, a Palestinian girl who appears stuck in the home’s past. Rasha becomes Rebecca’s companion, yet she is invisible to all but her. Their budding friendship slowly uncovers the intertwined histories that haunt the place.

We learn the home originally belonged to Rasha’s family before being taken in 1948. Her traumatic experience serves as a metaphor for the intergenerational trauma of dispossession that is still impacting the region.

Peccadillo Pictures has released the trailer for ‘A House in Jerusalem,’ a moving study of love and loss that creates an eerie sense of foreboding as the worlds of the living and dead collide.

10-year-old Rebecca, together with her father, relocates from the UK to Jerusalem seeking a fresh start following the tragic death of her mother. Their old family home in the Valley of the Ghosts becomes the setting for mysterious events and an unlikely friendship between Rebecca and Rasha, a young Palestinian girl only she can see. Could it be that the walls of the house are infused with the history and emotions of past generations or is Rasha simply a figment of Rebecca’s imagination?

As Rebecca delves deeper into the secrets of the house, she discovers Rasha’s true identity and the shared grief that binds them. This poignant tale explores memory, trauma, and the longing...

Renowned Bollywood actress Raveena Tandon recently shared a glimpse of her spiritual journey on Instagram. Accompanied by her daughter Rasha Thadani and close friends, Tandon visited Maharashtra’s revered Grushneshwar Jyotirlinga Mandir and Shri Trimbakeshwar Shiva Temple.

Raveena Tandon’s Maharashtra Temple Adventure with Family

In a series of photos posted on her Instagram feed, Tandon can be seen adorned in a white suit with a tilak on her forehead, exuding grace and devotion. Alongside her, Rasha donned a serene blue suit with a similar mark on her forehead, mirroring her mother’s reverence.

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Captioning the post with the sacred chant, “Om Namoh Shivaye,” Tandon shared moments of seeking blessings and spiritual solace at the temples. The images captured the tranquility and serenity of the temple surroundings, reflecting the actress’s profound connection to her faith.

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Actress Raveena Tandon and her daughter Rasha visited the Grushneshwar Jyotirlinga Temple and Trimbakeshwar Shiva Temple in Maharashtra. Raveena took to Instagram and posted a gamut of pictures featuring her and her daughter posing at the temple after seeking divine blessings.

For the caption, the actress wrote: “Om Namoh Shivaye!”

The Grushneshwar Jyotirlinga Mandir is in Verul village of Sambhajinagar district, Maharashtra. It is one of the 12 Jyotirlinga mandirs. The Trimbakeshwar Shiva Temple is an ancient Hindu temple in the town of Trimbak, in the Trimbakeshwar tehsil, in the Nashik district of Maharashtra.

Talking about work, Raveena’s latest release is ‘Patna Shuklla’, which revolves around a fearless lawyer who takes matters into her own hands when she sees a student entangled in an education scam, and soon realises that she is pitted against a Chief Minister candidate.

‘Patna Shuklla’ is streaming on Disney+ Hotstar.

Raveena Tandon Breaks Silence On Broken Engagement With Akshay Kumar! ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Raveena Tandon went through turmoil after her breakup with Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar. The duo became one of the hottest couples in B’Town, and the news of their broken engagement shattered millions of hearts. There were wild rumors that she tried to commit suicide after the heartbreak, and two decades later, below is what she has to say about it!

Akshay and Raveena began dating around 1995 and got engaged in the late 90s. Their sizzling real-life chemistry could be seen in their hit collaborations like Mohra, Main Khiladi Tu Anari, and Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi, among others. They unfortunately parted ways for unknown reasons, and Kumar moved on with Twinkle Khanna in 2001.

Raveena Tandon on suicide rumors after Akshay Kumar breakup

There were numerous rumors and theories about Raveena Tandon and Akshay Kumar’s breakup. One such...

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has shared an update on the fourth instalment of his popular ‘Dabangg’ franchise and said that the moment he and his brother, Arbaaz Khan, get together on one script, the movie will be made.

Salman was attending the premiere of the streaming film ‘Patna Shuklla’, produced by Arbaaz, where the star was asked about ‘Dabangg 4’.

The superstar replied: “Bahut jaldi, jaise hi dono bhai ek hi script main lock hojayengay. He wants to make something and I want to make something else. The moment one script is locked waisi hi ‘Dabangg’ release hojayegi will be released).”

Salman heaped praise on Raveena, who made her Bollywood debut in the 1991 film ‘Patthar ke Phool’ starring the actor.

‘Patna Shuklla’ stars Raveena as Tanvi Shukla.

The actor said: “I have worked in 3-4 films with Raveena including ‘Patthar ke Phool’ and ‘Andaz Apna Apna’. I have known her since our younger days.

The international scope and grueling human cost of the global refugee crisis lends itself to contemporary epic filmmaking of a particularly sober stripe, as seen mostly recently in Agnieszka Holland’s “Green Border” and Matteo Garrone’s Oscar-nominated “Io Capitano.” Shorn of their ripped-from-the-headlines urgency, such stories of humans crossing vast distances and facing hostile odds in pursuit of a better life are as old as time itself. A muscular, assured debut feature from U.S. producer-turned-director Brandt Andersen, “The Strangers’ Case” stresses the sprawling scale of the situation with a chaptered structure that pivots between multiple involved parties in the refugee’s journey, from warmongers to traffickers to rescuers to the displaced victims themselves.

That wide span, however, prevents a particularly penetrating look at any individual experience of the crisis. Brandt draws his characters in broad, flat strokes that serve the architecture of the narrative — and its cumulative, practically...

The line between art and activism is blurred — often to a fault — in The Strangers’ Case, a visceral migrant drama that plays less as a movie with a message than as a message with a movie.

Written and directed by Brandt Andersen, an executive producer (American Made, Everest), former NBA G League franchise owner and international activist, the film follows several characters whose lives are upended by the Syrian Civil War, switching points of view as it moves from the grim battlegrounds of Aleppo to the gates of Europe.

It can be an intense experience to sit through, and Andersen doesn’t hold back on the gruesome violence and nonstop tragedy many migrants suffered during the conflict — and continue to suffer to this day. But that doesn’t always make for great drama, nor for characters who go deep enough, resulting in a well-meaning film that feels half like a globetrotting Hollywood thriller,...

Actor Arbaaz Khan, who recently tied the knot with Sshura Khan, has joined Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Regina Cassandra in the upcoming film ‘Section 108’. The actor will be seen playing a powerful businessman in the film, and will infuse the character with a blend of sophistication and charisma. The film is currently in its final schedule in Lonavala.

Talking about the project, Arbaaz said, “This is a great script and also the first movie that has been offered to me post marriage. It’s a fantastic role. In fact, the team for ‘Section 108’ is really energetic and amazing! Also, the best part is that we discussed, and we started immediately shooting for the same. Really looking forward to this one.”

‘Section 108’ is produced by Cinemawala Productions and directed by Rasikh Khan.

Meanwhile, Arbaaz is in a happy place on the personal front. He tied the knot for the second time with Sshura Khan.

Actress Raveena Tandon has opened up about how she slipped into the glam look of her character Indrani Kothari for ‘Karmma Calling’, and shared how she took tips from her daughter Rasha in order to fit into the trends.

The reigning queen of Alibaug, Indrani Kothari played by Raveena is all things glam and glitz but what no one knows is what goes behind the making of this picture perfect character on screen.

Talking about it, Raveena said: “One of the most challenging yet significant part of playing Indrani Kothari was acing her glamorous outlook. She is all things extravagant and larger than life. Before we decided her final looks, we had over 50 look tests and costume trails.”

“As a team, we needed to be convinced about how Indrani dressed and looked. From classy make-up, hair and colourful bling costumes, Indrani Kothari’s character had to reflect grandeur,” shared the actress.

Mumbai, Jan 10 (Ians) Actress Raveena Tandon said that she rejected ‘Karmma Calling’ a decade ago because her son was just a few months old.

The actress has opened up on how she believes that ‘karma’ and manifestations have made this show happen.

Talking about the same, Raveena said: “I definitely believe in the fact that whatever you sow, you reap. It is very important for me. Even how this show has worked out, we can say it was the planning of the universe.”

“Ten years ago, Ruchi Narain had come to my office and we had spoken about this show. Back then, the show was for Star and they needed a lot of days, but I couldn’t give so much time because my son Ranbir was just three-four months old. I think we can call it karma and the planning of the universe that 10 years later we are here with the show,...

The director of ‘Karmma Calling’ Ruchi Narain has revealed how she was surprised to do so many retakes, only to get the hair and makeup right. Talking about the same, Ruchi said: “On shoot one of the biggest jokes for me was that I have never done so many retakes for hair and makeup, but the looks are so important in the show because of the world we are set in.”

“The way you look, the way your hair and makeup is done, those things are the Usp of the show. We worked very hard on the costumes and looks of every character. One thing I clearly remember was that when Rasha came to see the sets she was stunned at how cool the series was,” added Ruchi.

‘Karmma Calling’ is a glimpse into the unapologetically rich world of glitz and glamour, filled with deceit and betrayal. Throned in Alibaug,...

On his 58th birthday, Raveena Tandon wished her first on screen hero Salman Khan and prayed that his superstardom increases. Raveena made her debut in 1991 with ‘Patthar Ke Phool’ opposite Salman. They were later seen together in the 1994 hit ‘Andaz Apna Apna’.

Raveena (49) took to Instagram, where she shared some pictures.

One picture was from Salman’s brother Arbaaz Khan’s wedding, another photograph showed them posing for ‘Patthar Ke Phool’, while another image showed Salman posing with Raveena’s daughter Rasha, when she was little.

For caption, she wrote: “To my first hero @beingsalmankhan … a very happy birthday, this year and many years to come, may your superstardom always increase…. Loadsa love always!!”

Raveena was recently seen in the ‘Weekend Ka Vaar’ episode, where she celebrated Salman’s birthday along with the housemates.

The actress will next be seen in the Binoy Gandhi directorial ‘Ghudchadi’ starring Sanjay Dutt, Parth Samthaan,...

Mumbai, Dec 26 (Ians) Bollywood actor Arbaaz Khan, who tied the knot with make-up artiste Sshura Khan, has shared pictures with his family from the wedding celebrations.

The actor took to his Instagram on Tuesday and shared and array of pictures with the members of his family including Salman Khan, Sohail Khan, Arpita Khan, Alvira Khan Agnihotri, Aayush Sharma and Arhaan Khan.

He wrote in the caption, “A happy family is but an earlier heaven.”

Arbaaz Khan tied the knot for the second time with Sshura Khan. As per report, Arbaaz and Sshura had met on the sets of the upcoming movie ‘Patna Shukla’.

The intimate wedding ceremony which was held at Arbaaz’s sister Arpita Khan’s residence saw the presence of his family members, including Salman Khan, Sohail Khan and his kids, Arbaaz’s son Arhaan, actress Raveena Tandon and her daughter Rasha and Lulia Vantur.

Arbaaz was previously married to Malaika Arora.

Bollywood actor Arbaaz Khan has tied the knot for the second time with makeup artist Sshura Khan, and has dropped first pictures as husband and wife. According to the reports, Arbaaz and Sshura had met on the sets of the upcoming movie ‘Patna Shukla’.

The intimate wedding ceremony which was held at Arbaaz’s sister Arpita Khan’s residence saw the presence of his family members, including Salman Khan, Sohail Khan and his kids, Arbaaz’s son Arhaan, his parents Salim and Salma Khan, Helen, actress Raveena Tandon and her daughter Rasha, and model Lulia Vantur, amongst others.

Taking to the social media, Arbaaz has shared the wedding pictures, which shows him wearing a beige coloured floral bandhgala coat, and matching pants.

While, his bride Sshura is wearing a pastel pink coloured lehenga. She has kept her hair open and sported a matching neckpiece.

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Mumbai, Nov 23 (Ians) Actor Kartik Aaryan was seen celebrating his birthday with actress Tara Sutaria, amid dating rumours. Others who were seen attending the birthday bash included names such as Vaani Kapoor, Rasha Thadani, Abhishek Kapoor.

Pictures from his party are doing the rounds on social media. One image shows the ‘Dhamaka’ star posing with Tara and Rasha all dressed in black.

Rumours about Tara and Kartik started doing the rounds, when they were seen hanging out together in Mumbai. The two will also reportedly share screen space in the upcoming Anurag Basu film ‘Aashiqui 3’.

Tara even wished Kartik with a picture from their photoshoot for a brand. Sharing their photo, with ‘Popat’, she captioned: “Happy Birthday Popat! May our Scorpio energy always make brand shoots look like this”.

The two have not confirmed or debunked the rumours about dating.

Mumbai, Nov 23 (Ians) Actor Kartik Aaryan was seen celebrating his birthday with actress Tara Sutaria, amid dating rumours. Others who were seen attending the birthday bash included names such as Vaani Kapoor, Rasha Thadani, Abhishek Kapoor.

Pictures from his party are doing the rounds on social media. One image shows the ‘Dhamaka’ star posing with Tara and Rasha all dressed in black.

Rumours about Tara and Kartik started doing the rounds, when they were seen hanging out together in Mumbai. The two will also reportedly share screen space in the upcoming Anurag Basu film ‘Aashiqui 3’.

Tara even wished Kartik with a picture from their photoshoot for a brand. Sharing their photo, with ‘Popat’, she captioned: “Happy Birthday Popat! May our Scorpio energy always make brand shoots look like this”.

The two have not confirmed or debunked the rumours about dating.

On her mom Raveena Tandon’s birthday, daughter Rasha wished her by recreating her 2001 film ‘Aks’ look. The ‘Laadla’ star was given a heartfelt birthday present by her daughter Rasha Thadani as she recreated her iconic look from the 2001 film ‘Aks’.

She gave a tribute to the actress’ erotic look from the Amitabh Bachchan-starrer film

Rasha has gained her mother’s looks as she was able to successfully recreate Raveena’s look from ‘Aks’.

Donning the exact same costume from the song ‘Yeh Raat’, she went on to recreate the dance in a small post on her Instagram.

While imitating the moves, she was also posing in a glamorous light with Neha Kakkar’s song ‘Kar Gayi Chull’ in the background.

Before that, she also posted pictures of herself donning her mother’s getup.

Captioning the post, she wrote: “Recreating an iconic look for a very special person’s tomorrow.

On her mom Raveena Tandon’s birthday, daughter Rasha wished her by recreating her 2001 film ‘Aks’ look. The ‘Laadla’ star was given a heartfelt birthday present by her daughter Rasha Thadani as she recreated her iconic look from the 2001 film ‘Aks’.

She gave a tribute to the actress’ erotic look from the Amitabh Bachchan-starrer film

Rasha has gained her mother’s looks as she was able to successfully recreate Raveena’s look from ‘Aks’.

Donning the exact same costume from the song ‘Yeh Raat’, she went on to recreate the dance in a small post on her Instagram.

While imitating the moves, she was also posing in a glamorous light with Neha Kakkar’s song ‘Kar Gayi Chull’ in the background.

Before that, she also posted pictures of herself donning her mother’s getup.

Captioning the post, she wrote: “Recreating an iconic look for a very special person’s tomorrow.

Actress Sara Ali Khan, who was rumoured to be dating Kartik Aaryan, was seen at the actor’s home for Ganpati darshan along with Raveena Tandon, Rasha Thadani, Manish Malhotra and Mrunal Thakur. Many others, including Kabir Khan, Mini Mathur and Jackky Bhagnani were also present for Ganesh Darshan.

A picture shared by Raveena’s daughter Rasha on Instagram stories showed Sara, Kartik, Manish and Rasha posing at Kartik’s home.

Sara can be seen standing next to Kartik as they smiled for the camera. While Rasha could be seen standing next to Sara with Manish.

Kartik, too, shared a picture on the photo-sharing website. In the photo he can be seen standing next to Lord Ganesh’s idol with folded hands and smiling as he got clicked.

“It is our good luck that Bappa visited our home again. Ganpati Bappa Morya,” Kartik captioned the picture in Hindi.

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Actress Sara Ali Khan, who was rumoured to be dating Kartik Aaryan, was seen at the actor’s home for Ganpati darshan along with Raveena Tandon, Rasha Thadani, Manish Malhotra and Mrunal Thakur. Many others, including Kabir Khan, Mini Mathur and Jackky Bhagnani were also present for Ganesh Darshan.

A picture shared by Raveena’s daughter Rasha on Instagram stories showed Sara, Kartik, Manish and Rasha posing at Kartik’s home.

Sara can be seen standing next to Kartik as they smiled for the camera. While Rasha could be seen standing next to Sara with Manish.

Kartik, too, shared a picture on the photo-sharing website. In the photo he can be seen standing next to Lord Ganesh’s idol with folded hands and smiling as he got clicked.

“It is our good luck that Bappa visited our home again. Ganpati Bappa Morya,” Kartik captioned the picture in Hindi.

On the work front,...

Actress Raveena Tandon, who is an avid social media user, and has a vibrant Instagram account, on Sunday shared a glimpse of her week with her fans. Raveena enjoys a massive fan following of 8.4 million followers on Instagram.

On Sunday, she dropped a photo dump, giving her fans glimpses of what all she did this week. The string of photos included a beautiful mirror selfie with her daughter Rasha Thadani.

The ‘Mohra’ fame actress looked gorgeous in a brown schiffli short dress. She kept her hair open, and opted for a neutral makeup.

Raveena’s daugter Rasha looked ethereal in a brown bodycon dress.

The other picture shows Raveena posing with the eternal beauty and actress Rekha, along with ace fashion designer Manish Malhotra.

The picture seems to be from some award event. She also shared a candid photo with Rekha and Manish, wherein they can be seen laughing together.

Actress Raveena Tandon, who is an avid social media user, and has a vibrant Instagram account, on Sunday shared a glimpse of her week with her fans. Raveena enjoys a massive fan following of 8.4 million followers on Instagram.

On Sunday, she dropped a photo dump, giving her fans glimpses of what all she did this week. The string of photos included a beautiful mirror selfie with her daughter Rasha Thadani.

The ‘Mohra’ fame actress looked gorgeous in a brown schiffli short dress. She kept her hair open, and opted for a neutral makeup.

Raveena’s daugter Rasha looked ethereal in a brown bodycon dress.

The other picture shows Raveena posing with the eternal beauty and actress Rekha, along with ace fashion designer Manish Malhotra.

The picture seems to be from some award event. She also shared a candid photo with Rekha and Manish, wherein they can be seen laughing together.