Archive · 24 Dec 2025
Homebound Faces Plagiarism Allegations Amid Oscars Shortlist
A film called Homebound, which was recently shortlisted for the Oscars, is in trouble.
A writer named Puja Changoiwala says the movie copied her book, which has the same title.
She claims the movie took parts of her story, including scenes and dialogue.
She sent a legal notice to the movie's producers, Dharma Productions, but they didn't agree with her.
Now, she has started a legal case against them and Netflix, where the movie is available.
The movie stars Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa, and Janhvi Kapoor.
The case is being heard in a court in Mumbai.
The subject of both the novel and the film is the COVID-19 migrant exodus of 2020.
Homebound, shortlisted for the Oscars, faces plagiarism allegations from author Puja Changoiwala.
Changoiwala claims the film misappropriated her 2021 novel's title and substantial creative content, including scenes, dialogue, and narrative structure.
Legal notice was issued to Dharma Productions on October 15, detailing alleged infringements.
Producers reportedly refused to acknowledge the violation, leading to formal legal proceedings.
The lawsuit is filed in the Bombay High Court under the Commercial Courts Act, 2015.
- Who
- Puja Changoiwala (author) vs. Dharma Productions and Netflix
- What
- Legal action for alleged plagiarism of novel and film title
- When
- Legal notice issued on October 15, lawsuit filed subsequently
- Where
- Bombay High Court, Maharashtra State Legal Services Authority
- Why
- Allegations of misappropriation of title and substantial portions of the novel
Author's Claims
Producers' Stance
Title Misappropriation
Author's Claims
Puja Changoiwala claims the film misappropriated her 2021 novel's title.
Producers' Stance
Dharma Productions reportedly refused to acknowledge the violation.
Creative Content
Author's Claims
Changoiwala alleges substantial portions of her novel, including scenes, dialogue, narrative structure, sequence of events, and other creative expressions, were reproduced in the film.
Producers' Stance
Producers have not publicly addressed these specific allegations.
- Film Title
- Homebound
- Author
- Puja Changoiwala
- Production Company
- Dharma Productions
- Streaming Platform
- Netflix
- Legal Action
- Bombay High Court
- Allegation
- Plagiarism of novel and title
- Oscars Category
- Best International Feature
- Main Cast
- Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa, Janhvi Kapoor
- Subject of Novel and Film
- COVID-19 migrant exodus of 2020
Sources
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