Janhvi-Ishaan starrer “Homebound” is India’s official entry to Oscars 2025
Janhvi-Ishaan starrer “Homebound” is India’s official entry to Oscars 2025
Reportedly, filmmaker Neeraj Ghaywan’s Hindi film, “Homebound” is the official selection as India’s entry for the 2026 Academy Awards. The film features Janhvi Kapoor, Ishaan Khatter and Vishal Jehtwa.
Notably, It has made it to the Best International Feature Film category at the prestigious, Oscars 2026.
In May, 2025 2025 Homebound’ was screened at the 78th Cannes Film Festival.
N.Chandra, Chairperson of the Selection Committee, confirmed the development in the midst of a press conference in Kolkata.
As per Chandra, a total of 24 films from different languages were considered to represent India at the Oscars.
Adding that it was a very difficult choice. These were films that touched the lives of people. They weren’t judges but coaches and were searching for players who have made their mark..
The decision comes from a 12-member selection committee including producers, directors, writers, editors and journalists.
Homebound centers around the story of two childhood friends from a small North Indian village who chase a police job that promises them the dignity they’ve long been denied. But as they inch closer to their dream, mounting desperation threatens the bond that holds them together.
The film also stars Harshika Parmar, Shalini Vatsa, Chandan K Anand, Vijay Vikram Singh, Yogendra Vikram Singh, Pankaj Dubey, Shreedhar Dubey and Tushar Phulke in supporting roles.
News Edit KV Raman
