Archive · 30 Sep 2025
Vishal Jethwa on Neeraj Ghaywan's 'Actors' Set'
Homebound's director, Neeraj Ghaywan, made the film set comfortable for the actors.
Vishal Jethwa explained that Ghaywan creates an "actors' set" where everything supports the actors' performance.
For emotional scenes, Ghaywan would provide music to match the scene's mood.
The director emphasized being natural and not trying to impress.
The director used 'code 360' which means that all set members behave in a way to match the actors' scene.
Vishal Jethwa and Ishaan Khatter star in Homebound.
The film is directed by Neeraj Ghaywan.
Homebound is based on a New York Times article.
Ghaywan created an "actors' set" for the film.
The director encouraged natural performances and provided music for emotional scenes.
- Who
- Vishal Jethwa, Neeraj Ghaywan
- What
- The making of the film Homebound, and the director's approach to set design
- When
- 2020 lockdown, with premiere in 2025
- Where
- On set
- Why
- To enable natural performances from the actors.
- Movie Title
- Homebound
- Director
- Neeraj Ghaywan
- Starring
- Vishal Jethwa, Ishaan Khatter
- Inspired By
- New York Times article by Basharat Peer
- Premiere
- Un Certain Regard at Cannes 2025
Sources
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Ishaan Khatter And Vishal Jethwa On Why Homebound, India's Oscar Entry, Is An "Urgent Call To Action"
How Homebound Stars Ishaan Khatter-Vishal Jethwa Bonded Over Coffee and "Trauma"
From The Royals To Homebound, Ishaan Khatter Shares His Weight Loss Transformation
From The Royals To Homebound, Ishaan Khatter Quips About His Transformation: "The Pay Cheque Helped"
