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Mumbai, Dec 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) As 'Homebound' got shortlisted in the top 15 Best International Feature Films for the upcoming Oscars, actor Vishal Jethwa, who played the endearing character of Chandan Kumar, expressed his happiness. As the film progresses towards the Academy Awards, he said it is something he could have only dreamed of. Sharing his heartfelt reaction, Vishal said, "This moment feels surreal and incredibly humbling. To see Homebound being shortlisted and progressing towards the Oscars is something I could have only dreamed of. "Homebound" will be competing in the 'Best International Feature Film' category with Argentina's "Belen", Brazil's "The Secret Agent", France's "It Was Just an Accident", Germany's "Sound of Falling", Iraq's "The President's Cake", Japan's "Kokuho", Jordan's "All That's Left of You", Norway's "Sentimental Value", Palestine's "Palestine 36", South Korea's "No Other Choice", Spain's "Sirat", Switzerland's "Late Shift", Taiwan's "Left-Handed Girl", and Tunisia's "The Voice of Hind Rajab". The actor said that he is deeply grateful for the love and support the film has received from audiences around the world. "I want to sincerely thank Karan Johar sir for believing in this story and in us as artists his vision and backing gave Homebound the wings it needed." Talking about the film's director Vishal said: "Neeraj Ghaywan sir's sensitivity, honesty, and clarity as a filmmaker pushed me to explore emotional depths I had never touched before. Working under his direction has been nothing short of transformative." "I also want to thank Ishaan Khatter, whose passion and commitment elevated every scene, we learned so much from each other on this journey. This recognition belongs to the entire team that poured their heart and soul into the film," he added. The final nominees in all these categories are expected to be announced on January 22. The 98th Academy Awards are slated to take place on March 15, 2026, with Conan O'Brien returning as the host.
Oscars 2025: Academy invites 534 new members, including Ariana Grande, Ayushmann Khurrana, Conan O'Brien and more. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (the body behind the Oscars) has invited 534 new individuals to become members. It's the biggest batch since 2020, covering a wide range, actors, comedians, cinematographers, directors, musicians, and more. Alongside Hollywood names such as Sebastian Stan, Mikey Madison, and Ariana Grande, this year's list also includes major Indian talent. Actors such as Kamal Haasan, Ayushmann Khurrana, cinematographer Ranabir Das, costume designe ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 20 (ANI): Shashank Khaitan romantic drama Dhadak completed seven years since its theatrical release. The film, an official Hindi adaptation of the acclaimed Marathi film Sairat, featured Ishaan Khatter and Janhvi Kapoor in the lead roles, marking Kapoor debut in Bollywood. Commemorating the milestone, Ishaan Khatter took to Instagram and shared a video featuring clips of his character from the film, expressing his gratitude. 7 years! Time truly does fly. Looking back with gratitude and love, he wrote in the post caption. Earlier, Dharma Movies also shared ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 20 (ANI): Shashank Khaitan's romantic drama 'Dhadak' completed seven years since its theatrical release. The film, an official Hindi adaptation of the acclaimed Marathi film 'Sairat', featured Ishaan Khatter and Janhvi Kapoor in the lead roles, marking Kapoor's debut in Bollywood. Also Read | Chandra Barot Dies: Amitabh Bachchan's 'Don' Movie Director Chandra Barot Passes Away; Know About Filmmaker's Interesting Journey Into Bollywood From Tanzania. Commemorating the milestone, Ishaan Khatter took to Instagram and shared a video featuring clips of his char ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Neeraj Ghaywan's Homebound has taken the world by storm. Starring Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa, and Janhvi Kapoor, the film is India's official entry to the 98th Academy Awards. After winning over audiences at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival and receiving a standing ovation in Toronto during the International Film Festival (TIFF), it has finally released in theatres across India on 26 September 2025. Now the pressing question is: when will Homebound stream online, and on which platform? When to watch Homebound online? As per reports in the media, Homebound will stream on OTT giant ...Read More >
Mumbai: The latest episode of the streaming chat show 'Two Much with Kajol and Twinkle' was laced with humour, pranks, and some confessions. Bollywood multi-hyphenate Karan Johar, who for a change graced the other side of the couch, shocked actress Janhvi Kapoor when he said that he had been intimately involved with one of her family members. However, KJo soon clarified that he said it in jest to draw a reaction from the actress whose film 'Homebound' has been sent as India's official entry to the upcoming edition of the Academy Awards. While playing 'truth or lie', Janhvi challenged Karan ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 13 (PTI) Filmmaker Neeraj Ghaywan's moving drama "Homebound" is set to release in theatres worldwide on September 26, the makers announced on Saturday. Starring Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jetwa, and Janhvi Kapoor in the lead roles, the film explores themes of belonging, displacement, and the emotional complexities of returning home. It revolves around two childhood friends played by Khatter and Jethwa. Inspired by journalist Basharat Peer's article during the pandemic, the film is produced by Karan Johar, Adar Poonawalla, Apoorva Mehta, and Somen Mishra. Johar shared the news on ...Read More >
New Delhi: Janhvi Kapoor, Ishaan Khatter, and Vishal Jethwa starrer Homebound is finally gearing up for a global theatrical release. After receiving massive international acclaim, the Neeraj Ghaywan directorial is all set to make waves in India. The film has already been showcased at prestigious festivals such as the Toronto International Film Festival and the Cannes Film Festival, where it received glowing reviews and an extraordinary nine-minute standing ovation. Also Read: Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2025: Homebound Starring Ishaan Khatter, Janhvi Kapoor, Vishal Jethwa To Close Film ...Read More >
Vishal Brahma was reportedly detained at the Chennai airport after he was caught with 3.5 kg of cocaine worth Rs 35 crore in his luggage. The actor is known for playing supporting roles in several films, including Karan Johar's Student of the Year. He had returned from Singapore when the authorities found drugs hidden in the false bottom of his luggage. As per TOI, the seizure was part of a joint operation conducted by Chennai Customs and the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI). The actor ...Read More >
Mumbai, May 23 (SocialNews.XYZ) It's not every day that Janhvi Kapoor's candid side surfaces online, but her latest exchange with producer Rhea Kapoor did just that. In her latest post on Instagram, the 'Dhadak' actress jokingly pleaded with Rhea Kapoor, saying, "Don't kill me." On Friday, Janhvi shared a couple of her stylish photos in a black outfit and captioned it, Ready for the Mumbai rains ( @rheakapoor don't kill me for the caption)." In the images, she made a stylish statement in a chic black outfit that she paired with a hat and heels. Janhvi Kapoor completed her look with a subtle m ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 27 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bollywood actor Ayushmann Khurrana joins names such as Kamal Haasan, Ariana Grande, and Jeremy Strong at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences this year. Ayushmann along with names such as Kamal Haasan Naomi Ackie, Gillian Anderson, Branford Marsalis, Conan O'Brien, Jimmy Kimmel, Stephen Graham, Jodie Comer and Jason Momoa are among 534 individuals who were invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences on June 26. "We are thrilled to invite this esteemed class of artists, technologists, and professionals to join the Academy," said Ac ...Read More >
Mumbai: The producers of "Laapataa Ladies," Aamir Khan Productions, Jio Studios, and Kindling Productions, have expressed their reactions following the film's exit from the Oscars 2025 race. As India's official entry in the Best Foreign Feature Film category, Laapataa Ladies held high hopes but unfortunately did not make it to the top 15 shortlist. While the producers admitted to being disappointed by the outcome, they remain proud of the film's journey and the recognition it garnered along the way. In a statement, Aamir Khan Productions said, "Laapataa Ladies (Lost Ladies) did not make it t ...Read More >
New Delhi, Neeraj Ghaywan's "Homebound", horror-comedy "Stree 2" and hit shows like "Black Warrant" and "Paatal Lok 2" are among the films and shows nominated for the 2025th edition of the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne. IFFM, which celebrates the best of Indian cinema and streaming, on Monday unveiled its nominations list for the 2025 edition, which will take place between August 14 and August 24, in Melbourne, Australia. The IFFM Awards Night, during which the winners of the categories wil ...Read More >
This is a celebration of everyone who worked so passionately on the film, says the celebrated director. History was made as Payal Kapadia became the first Indian director to have won a Golden Globe nomination for Best Director. Her much talked about movie, 'All We Imagine as Light' has won two GG nominations in total. One for Best Director and the other for Best Motion Picture (Non-English). The two prestigious nominations at the 82nd Golden Globes mark a milestone in Indian cinema. After Canne ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 13 (ANI): The critically acclaimed film 'Homebound', which stars Ishaan Khatter and Vishal Jethwa in the lead roles, is finally set to release in theatres in India. After garnering fame at international film festivals like Cannes 2025 and the Toronto International Film Festival, the Neeraj Ghaywan directorial is set to hit the theatres in India on September 26, 2025. Produced under the banner of Dharma Productions, 'Homebound' also stars Janhvi Kapoor in the lead role. Taking to their Instagram handle, Dharma Productions shared the release date of the ...Read More >
Ishaan Khatter was last seen in Neeraj Ghaywan's Homebound. New Delhi: Bollywood actor Ishaan Khatter, currently basking in the success of the film Homebound, is ready to make an appearance at the NDTV World Summit 2025. The 29-year-old will participate in an "exclusive Fireside Chat" during the session, Edge of the Unknown, scheduled for October 18. Here is all you need to know about Ishaan Khatter: Early Life and Education Ishaan Khatter, born on November 1, 1995, is the son of Bollywood s ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 22 (ANI): Filmmaker Neeraj Ghaywan's film 'Homebound', which was recently chosen as India's contender for the Oscars 2026, is now all set to open the upcoming edition of the Dharamshala International Film Festival. The 14th edition will open with Ishaan Khatter and Vishal Jethwa-starrer 'Homebound' and close with Anuparna Roy's Venice prizewinner 'Songs of Forgotten Trees', as per Variety. Also Read | 'There Used To Be Gatherings at Home': Rajat Bedi Recounts Legendary Bollywood Open Lunches at Father Narendra Bedi's Office and Praises Co-Star Raghav Juy ...Read More >
Mumbai, 17 (PTI) Neeraj Ghaywan's "Homebound", the much-acclaimed drama about two rural friends and their aspirations, has been shortedlisted in the best international feature category at the Oscars alongside 14 other films. Producer Karan Johar said he was over the moon with the journey that "Homebound", which first premiered in the Un Certain Regard category at Cannes in May, has had. "Homebound" will vie for an Oscar nomination alongside Argentina's "Belén", Brazil's "The Secret Agent", French drama "It Was Just an Accident", Germany's "Sound of Falling" and Iraq's "The President's Cake". ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Neeraj Ghaywan's Homebound, India's official entry for the 2026 Oscars, opened in cinemas on Friday after the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) cleared it with 11 changes, including trimming 77 seconds of footage, altering a cricket match sequence by 32 seconds, and muting/replacing words in 6 places. 1 minute and 17 seconds of footage were censored, in total, according to Bollywood Hungama. Among the deletions were a five-second dialogue, "Aloo gobhi... khaate hai", and a two-second visual of a man performing puja. Even shots of a passing car were modified to fit CBFC guide ...Read More >
Celebrated as one of India's leading platforms for independent cinema, DIFF 2025 will open with filmmaker Neeraj Ghaywan's "Homebound", starring Ishaan Khatter, Janhvi Kapoor and Vishal Jethwa. The film will be representing India at the Oscars 2026. The festival will feature a global lineup, including Australian films "Lesbian Space Princess" and "The Wolves Always Come at Night", the latter being Australia's entry for the Academy Awards. Other highlights include Rohan Parashuram Kanawade's "Sa ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Filmmaker Neeraj Ghaywan's moving drama 'Homebound' is set to release in theatres worldwide on September 26, the makers announced on Saturday. Starring Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jetwa, and Janhvi Kapoor in the lead roles, the film explores themes of belonging, displacement, and the emotional complexities of returning home. It revolves around two childhood friends played by Khatter and Jethwa. Inspired by journalist Basharat Peer's article during the pandemic, the film is produced by Karan Johar, Adar Poonawalla, Apoorva Mehta, and Somen Mishra. ...Read More >
Mumbai, Sep 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) Filmmaker Karan Johar showcased his gratitude after his production "Homebound" received global appreciation at the 50th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). Karan took to Instagram, where he shared the poster of the film, which stars Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa and Janhvi Kapoor. He finds it surreal that the film was "accepted and appreciated" across the globe. The poster featured that the movie was the Second Runner Up at the 2025 International People's Choice Award category at TIFF. "Always more special when it's the people's choice.. ...Read More >
Mumbai, Sep 27 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Ishaan Khatter celebrated the spirit of friendship with his 'Homebound' co-star Vishal Jethwa, sharing behind-the-scenes moments that capture their off-screen bond. Ishaan took to Instagram, where he shared a string of stills from their film "Homebound". Adding a nostalgic touch, he also included the iconic track Yeh Dosti Hum Nahin from the classic film "Sholay". Ishaan wrote: "Dosti amar rahe - Shoaib aur Chandan," referencing the bond between their characters. On September 26, Ishaan took a trip back to the very first day that helped him understand t ...Read More >
Apart from Aditya, his wife and actor Yami Gautam was named as Best Actor (Female) for her performance in courtroom drama Haq. However, she was not present at the ceremony to accept the honour. While Rahul didn't name anyone directly, social media users were quick to connect the dots, speculating that he was calling out Aditya and Ranveer for skipping the ceremony. There were social media users who came forward to defend the team of Dhurandhar. "Is Aamir Khan, Nana Patekar, Ajay Devgn not part ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 18 (ANI): Director Kiran Rao's film 'Laapataa Ladies', India's official entry for the Best International Feature Film category at the 97th Academy Awards, is no longer in the Oscars race. The movie, which had generated a lot of buzz after being chosen as India's entry, failed to make it to the shortlist announced by the Academy. Following the announcement, the makers of the film released a statement expressing their disappointment while thanking supporters and the jury for their faith in the project. The statement, issued by Jio Studios and Kiran Rao's ...Read More >
VMPL New Delhi [India], July 4: With an approach based on intellect, resilience, and adaptability, the country's top female poker player made a comeback victory to showcase how strategy wins over spectacle Marking a momentous occasion for India's poker scene, Natural8 India's brand ambassador Nikita Luther has been crowned the winner of the inaugural season of Amazon Prime's The Traitors India. Nikita's win is being celebrated not only by fans of the show but also by India's growing poker community, which sees this as a defining moment in the mainstream recognition of poker as a sport of int ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 17 (ANI): 'Homebound', the much-anticipated feature film by National Award-winning filmmaker Neeraj Ghaywan, has been officially shortlisted in the Best International Feature Film category at the 98th Academy Awards. Director Neeraj Ghaywan expressed gratitude to the entire team and the Academy for appreciating it. Ghaywan said in a statement, "'Homebound' was born from a place of quiet truth and an urge to tell stories of those who are unseen. It's a story about empathy and finding one's way back, sometimes to a place, sometimes to yourself. I'm incredi ...Read More >
Homebound to release on September 26. (Photo: Instagram) New Delhi: The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has cleared Neeraj Ghaywan's Homebound for release only after 11 modifications, including trimming 77 seconds of footage and altering a cricket match scene by 32 seconds. The Dharma Productions venture, starring Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa, and Janhvi Kapoor, is set to release on September 26. Adding to its spotlight, the film has also been chosen as India's official entry to the ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 3 (PTI) Filmmaker Neeraj Ghaywan on Friday dismissed reports claiming that the family of Amrit, one of the real-life inspirations for his film "Homebound", was paid only a paltry compensation for the movie, saying their contribution is "invaluable" to him. The movie, which released in theatres recently and has been chosen as India's official selection for the 98th Academy Awards, is inspired by journalist Basharat Peer's The New York Times article "Taking Amrit Home" (A Friendship, a Pandemic and a Death Beside the Highway). The article narrated the true story of Amrit Kumar, ...Read More >
Tristan Fewings/Getty Images for The Red Sea International Film Festival In the depths of Covid, Aamir Khan tried walking away from it all. Acting, filmmaking; the business that made him a household name to millions in India and beyond. No more. The Bollywood megastar, one of India's highest paid actors, was locked down in 2020 and feeling introspective. "I'd spent all my adult life in this magical world of cinema. And I was so lost in stories and characters and that whole journey that I realiz ...Read More >
Indian Actresses at Cannes 2025 Debut - Jo Sharma, Indian American actress, along with Bollywood stars Alia Bhatt, Janhvi Kapoor, Urvashi Rautela, Natasha made a striking appearance at the Cannes Film Festival 2025. All three actresses graced the red carpet debut, drawing attention with their elegant fashion choices and confident presence. Their appearance underscored the increasing global influence of Indian and South Asian talent in the entertainment industry. Jo Sharma's M4M Movie "Motive for Murder" Telugu film received standing ovation 'claps' from the international audiences at the Cann ...Read More >