Archive · 1 Dec 2025
Ishaan Khatter Celebrates India's Pluralism in Homebound
Ishaan Khatter, an actor, is in a movie called 'Homebound' that's going to the Oscars.
He plays a Muslim boy who's best friends with a Dalit boy.
Ishaan himself comes from a family where his mom is Muslim and his dad is Hindu.
He thinks it's great that India has so many different cultures and religions living together.
He hopes India keeps this diversity because it makes the country strong.
The movie is about two boys who understand each other because they both face difficulties in life.
Ishaan is proud of the movie because it starts a conversation without being political or preachy.
He says he's 'fully human' even though he's part Hindu and part Muslim.
Ishaan Khatter stars in 'Homebound', India's official entry for the Best International Feature category at the Oscars.
He plays Shoaib, a marginalized Muslim boy, who forms a deep friendship with a Dalit boy, Chandan.
Ishaan was raised in a multicultural household by a Hindu father and a Muslim mother.
He believes India's pluralism and secularism are its strengths, allowing for growth and understanding.
The film 'Homebound' is a conversation starter about empathy and understanding between marginalized communities.
- Who
- Ishaan Khatter, actor and product of a multicultural upbringing
- What
- Ishaan Khatter discusses his film 'Homebound' and his views on India's pluralism
- When
- The film is competing for the Best International Feature category at the upcoming Academy Awards
- Where
- The interview was conducted by Barkha Dutt for Mojo Story
- Why
- To promote his film 'Homebound' and share his perspective on India's pluralistic culture
- Film
- Homebound
- Director
- Neeraj Ghaywan
- Producer
- Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions
- Executive Producer
- Martin Scorsese
- Ishaan's Role
- Shoaib, a marginalized Muslim boy
- Co-stars
- Vishal Jethwa, Janhvi Kapoor
- Oscars Category
- Best International Feature
- Ishaan's Background
- Half Hindu, half Muslim