Archive · 3 Jan 2026
Homebound Shortlisted for Oscars, Ishaan Khatter Promotes Film
Homebound, a film directed by Neeraj Ghaywan and starring Ishaan Khatter, Janhvi Kapoor, and Vishal Jethwa, has been shortlisted for the 98th Academy Awards in the Best International Feature Film category.
Ishaan Khatter is currently in the US to promote the film ahead of the Oscar nominations, which will be announced on January 22, 2026.
The film has already been screened at prestigious festivals like Cannes and Toronto.
Ishaan shared his excitement and the film's positive reception at these festivals.
The story revolves around a dysfunctional family dealing with emotional bonds and conflicts during a lockdown-like crisis.
The Oscars ceremony is scheduled for March 15, 2026.
Homebound shortlisted for Best International Feature Film at the 98th Academy Awards.
Ishaan Khatter is in the US promoting the film ahead of the Oscar nominations.
The film was screened at the Cannes Film Festival and Toronto International Film Festival.
Ishaan Khatter shared his excitement and the film's positive reception at these festivals.
The story explores emotional bonds and conflicts within a dysfunctional family during a lockdown-like crisis.
- Who
- Ishaan Khatter, Janhvi Kapoor, Vishal Jethwa, Neeraj Ghaywan
- What
- Homebound shortlisted for Oscars, Ishaan Khatter promotes film
- When
- Oscar nominations announced January 22, 2026; ceremony March 15, 2026
- Where
- United States for promotions, film festivals in Cannes and Toronto
- Why
- To promote Homebound for Oscar considerations and share reactions to the film's reception
- Film
- Homebound
- Director
- Neeraj Ghaywan
- Lead Actors
- Ishaan Khatter, Janhvi Kapoor, Vishal Jethwa
- Oscar Category
- Best International Feature Film
- Nomination Announcement Date
- January 22, 2026
- Oscar Ceremony Date
- March 15, 2026
- Release Date
- September 26, 2025
- Film Festivals
- Cannes Film Festival, Toronto International Film Festival
