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‘Homebound’ actor Vishal Jethwa opens up on difficult childhood as he lost his father, his mother was a domestic help, raised him single-handedly |

Vishal Jethwa is the man of the moment with his film ‘Homebound’ being shortlisted for Oscars 2026. While the film did not ultimately secure a spot among this year’s Academy Award nominations, its journey has still proven to be pivotal for the actor. The project has earned him attention in India as well as abroad,…

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‘Homebound’ writer REACTS to 2026 Academy Award nomination snub; says, ‘Oscar campaign is hard and very, very expensive’ |

Despite a robust campaign, Neeraj Ghaywan’s ‘Homebound’ fell short of an Oscar nomination for 2026. Writer Sumit Roy expressed admiration for the team’s relentless commitment, noting the extensive financial and logistical challenges faced by Indian films on the global stage. He emphasized the need for heightened industry backing to elevate Indian cinema’s presence and recognition…

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‘Homebound’: Ishaan Khatter expresses his feelings as film gets snubbed from Oscars 2026 race; praises Neeraj Ghaywan |

Despite being India’s official selection for the 98th Academy Awards, ‘Homebound’ did not secure a nomination. Following the Oscar snub, lead actor Ishaan Khatter shared a heartfelt note on Instagram, expressing his deep affection and gratitude for the film. He lauded director Neeraj Ghaywan and the entire team, emphasizing the movie’s profound impact and hopeful…

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Vishal Jethwa on ‘Homebound’ missing final Oscars cut: Being shortlisted itself feels extraordinary |

As “Homebound” failed to make it to the Oscars, actor Vishal Jethwa said that the film’s journey remains extraordinary for him and added that being shortlisted among the final 15 films from 86 entries was itself a deeply humbling experience, especially given his modest beginnings. As ‘Homebound’ failed to make it to the Oscars, actor…

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Karan Johar REACTS to ‘Homebound’ getting SNUBBED at 2026 Oscars; says, ‘Thank you…’ |

Despite not receiving a nomination for the 98th Academy Awards, India’s contender ‘Homebound’ shines as a testament to storytelling. Producer Karan Johar celebrated the vision of director Neeraj Ghaywan, highlighting the film’s poignant examination of friendship in the face of caste discrimination and the pandemic. Premiering at Cannes and hitting theaters in September 2025, it…

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Karan Johar says the Oscar campaign for ‘Homebound’ is like a bottomless pit, but it’s a ‘passion project’ for them, not a monetary game | Hindi Movie News

Karan Johar and Neeraj Ghaywan’s film ‘Homebound’ has been shortlisted among 15 films in contention for the Best International Feature Film category at the 2026 Oscars. Reflecting on the journey, Karan described the film as a “passion project” and made it clear that money was never the driving force behind it.Karan opened up about remaining…

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India’s official Oscar entry ‘Homebound’ moves into the voting round of top 15 list; final nominations to be revealed January 22 – Reports | Hindi Movie News

In a remarkable achievement for Indian cinema, ‘Homebound,’ directed by Neeraj Ghaywan and featuring talents like Ishaan Khatter and Vishal Jethwa, has made it to the Top 15 shortlist for the International Feature Film category at the Oscars. ‘Homebound’, India’s official Oscar entry for 2026, continues its strong run. It has made the Top 15…

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‘Salman Khan has a childlike innocence’: ‘Homebound’ actor Vishal Jethwa recalls his memory with the ‘Battle of Galwan’ actor |

Vishal Jethwa shines as 2025 breakout star via ‘Homebound’. He praises Salman Khan’s aura and innocence on ‘Tiger 3’ set, recalling Salman’s casual shirt change. ‘Homebound’ explores COVID isolation with Ishaan Khatter, Janhvi Kapoor. Salman next in ‘Battle of Galwan’ teaser. Vishal Jethwa has emerged as a major breakout talent this year. His standout role…

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Dharma Productions responds to plagiarism allegations over Homebound; says film is a licensed adaptation, ‘Baseless and unfounded’ |

Dharma Productions has responded to allegations of plagiarism levelled by author and journalist Puja Changoiwala over Neeraj Ghaywan’s Homebound, firmly rejecting the claims and asserting that the film is based on legally acquired source material. The clarification came hours after Puja alleged that her 2021 novel Homebound had been copied for the film of the…

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