Archive · 16 Jan 2026
Homebound Shortlisted for 2026 Oscars
Homebound, a film directed by Neeraj Ghaywan and produced by Karan Johar, has been shortlisted for the 2026 Oscars in the Best International Feature Film category.
Karan Johar has described the Oscar campaign as expensive and uncertain, but he and his business partner Adar Poonawalla see it as an opportunity to support a great film rather than a money-making venture.
The film stars Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa, and Janhvi Kapoor and explores the emotional bonds and conflicts within a dysfunctional family during a lockdown-like crisis.
The final nominations will be announced on January 22, 2026, and the Oscar ceremony will be held on March 15, 2026, hosted by Conan O'Brien.
Homebound shortlisted for Best International Feature Film at the 98th Academy Awards.
Karan Johar describes the Oscar campaign as expensive and uncertain, calling it a 'bottomless pit'.
Adar Poonawalla fully supports the Oscar campaign, viewing it as an opportunity rather than a financial risk.
Homebound is a passion project for Karan Johar, not driven by profit.
The film stars Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa, and Janhvi Kapoor and explores emotional bonds and conflicts within a dysfunctional family during a lockdown-like crisis.
- Who
- Karan Johar, Neeraj Ghaywan, Adar Poonawalla, Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa, Janhvi Kapoor
- What
- Homebound shortlisted for Best International Feature Film at the 98th Academy Awards
- When
- Oscar nominations to be announced on January 22, 2026; Oscar ceremony on March 15, 2026
- Where
- Not specified
- Why
- Homebound is a passion project for Karan Johar, not driven by profit
- Film
- Homebound
- Director
- Neeraj Ghaywan
- Producer
- Karan Johar
- Oscar Category
- Best International Feature Film
- Oscar Year
- 2026
- Production Company
- Dharma Productions
- Major Investor
- Adar Poonawalla
- Stake Sold
- 50%
- Oscar Campaign Cost
- Described as a 'bottomless pit'
- Oscar Campaign Support
- Adar Poonawalla fully backed the campaign
- Oscar Shortlist Announcement Date
- January 22, 2026
- Oscar Ceremony Date
- March 15, 2026
- Oscar Host
- Conan O'Brien
- Film Premiere
- Cannes Film Festival 2025
- Film Release Date in India
- September 26, 2025
- Film Cast
- Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa, Janhvi Kapoor
- Film Plot
- Explores emotional bonds and conflicts within a dysfunctional family during a lockdown-like crisis
Sources
Karan Johar calls expensive Oscar campaign for Homebound a ‘bottomless pit’: ‘Don’t know the end result’
Oscar campaign expenditure a ‘bottomless pit’, says Karan Johar as ‘Homebound’ eyes trophy
Karan Johar Says Homebound Oscar Campaign Is 'Expensive' But 'It Is Not A Money-Making Exercise'
