Archive · 19 Dec 2025
Homebound Shortlisted for Oscar in Best International Feature
A movie called 'Homebound' directed by Neeraj Ghaywan has been shortlisted for an Oscar in the best international feature category.
This movie is about a true story that happened during the pandemic and was shown at the Cannes Film Festival.
Famous director Martin Scorsese is helping with the movie.
The movie stars Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa, and Janhvi Kapoor.
It is produced by Karan Johar and Adar Poonawalla.
'Homebound' is competing with 14 other movies from different countries for a chance to be nominated for an Oscar.
Karan Johar expressed excitement and hope that the film will make India proud by earning an Oscar nomination.
Neeraj Ghaywan's 'Homebound' is shortlisted for the best international feature category at the Oscars.
The film debuted at the Cannes Film Festival in May 2024.
Martin Scorsese is an executive producer for 'Homebound'.
The movie is produced by Karan Johar and Adar Poonawalla, starring Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa, and Janhvi Kapoor.
It competes with 14 other films from various countries for an Oscar nomination.
- Who
- Director Neeraj Ghaywan, producers Karan Johar and Adar Poonawalla, stars Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa, Janhvi Kapoor, executive producer Martin Scorsese
- What
- Oscar shortlist announcement for best international feature category
- When
- Shortlist announced, specific date not mentioned
- Where
- Mumbai, India
- Why
- To compete for an Oscar nomination in the best international feature category
- Film
- Homebound
- Director
- Neeraj Ghaywan
- Producers
- Karan Johar, Adar Poonawalla
- Stars
- Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa, Janhvi Kapoor
- Category
- Best International Feature
- Festival Debut
- Cannes Film Festival, May 2024
- Executive Producer
- Martin Scorsese
- Competitors
- 14 other films from various countries
- Previous Indian Nominations
- Mother India, Salaam Bombay, Lagaan
Sources
'Homebound' makes it to Oscar shortlist
'I hope it reaches the final stage': Anupam Kher on Homebounds shortlisting at Oscars 2026
We want nation’s prayers that ‘Homebound’ does us proud by landing an Oscar nod: Karan Johar
Homebound makes the Oscars Shortlist: Here are the films it’s up against
