India’s ‘Homebound’ Shortlisted for Oscars 2026 in Best International Feature Category
Homebound Shortlisted for Oscars 2025: Neeraj Ghaywan's film "Homebound" has moved one step closer in the Oscar race. The film, starring Ishaan Khattar, Janhvi Kapoor, and Vishal Jethwa, has been shortlisted. The final list will be released on January 22nd, which will determine whether the film will be eligible for the Oscars.
The movie "Homebound," featuring Ishaan Khattar, Vishal Jethwa, and Janhvi Kapoor, has made significant progress in the competition for the Oscars in 2026. Neeraj Ghaywan has directed the movie. This movie was shortlisted for the category Best International Feature Film for the 98th Academy Awards. "Homebound," the official entry from India for the Oscars, is now included in the shortlist for the Academy Award for Best Feature Film out of the initial 15 films selected for the nominees, with only the top five films making the very final nominees for the Academy Awards. The Academy announced the shortlist for the Awards in 12 categories on Tuesday. The film industry in India is ecstatic about "Homebound." The nominees for the Academy Awards will be announced on the 22nd of January tomorrow.
"Homebound" has secured a spot among the top 15 films in the International Feature Film category. Producer Karan Johar was deeply moved by the news. He shared the film's poster on social media, writing that it's difficult to describe the journey. From the Cannes Film Festival to being shortlisted for the Oscars, he considered it one of the most special moments of his career. Karan Johar praised director Neeraj Ghaywan and thanked the entire cast and crew.
Neeraj Ghaywan also expressed his happiness at this achievement. He said that the love that "Homebound" has received worldwide is the film's greatest strength. According to him, it's not just a film, but the story of countless young people who strive to fulfill their dreams while grappling with the complexities of the system and society.
"Homebound" is the story of two childhood friends, Shoaib and Chandan, who dream of becoming police officers. But their journey isn't easy. Social discrimination, financial pressures, and the strictness of the system repeatedly hinder them. The film sensitively portrays the themes of friendship, duty, and the social pressures faced by youth.
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The film had its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival and was also praised at the Toronto International Film Festival. "Homebound" stars Karan Johar alongside Aadar Poonawalla, Apoorva Mehta, and Soman Mishra, while Martin Scorsese served as executive producer. The film is currently streaming on Netflix. Now all eyes are on January 22, when it will be decided whether 'Homebound' makes it to the final Oscar nomination list or not.
