India's 'Homebound' Advances in Oscars

India's movie 'Homebound', directed by Neeraj Ghaywan, has been shortlisted for the Oscars in the International Feature Film category.

This means it's one of 15 films from around the world that made it to the next round of voting.

The shortlist includes movies from countries like Argentina, Brazil, France, Germany, Iraq, Japan, South Korea, and Spain.

Being shortlisted is a big deal because it raises the film's profile and could lead to more people watching it.

The final five nominees will be announced on January 22, 2026.

If 'Homebound' gets nominated, it will join other famous Indian movies that have been recognized by the Academy Awards.

This is a big step for Indian cinema in the global film industry.

The film stars Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa, and Janhvi Kapoor and has been praised at major international film festivals like Cannes.