Homebound Oscar News: In some unfortunate news, the Indian movie Homebound has not secured a nomination in the Best International Feature Film category for the upcoming 98th Academy Awards. The nominations were announced on Thursday, when it was revealed that Homebound is now out of the race. Films nominated in the category are The Secret Agent, It Was Just An accident, Sentimental Value, Sirat and The Voice Of Hind Rajab.
If Homebound had secured a nomination, it would have become the first Indian film in 25 years after ‘Lagaan’ to be nominated in this category. Directed by Neeraj Ghaywan, the film stars Vishal Jethwa and Ishaan Khatter in the lead. Janhvi Kapoor also plays a key role in the movie. The film is produced by Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions. It is also backed by Martin Scorsese as executive producer.
What Does Homebound Revolve Around?
Homebound follows two childhood friends from a North Indian village – Shoaib and Chandan – who pin their hopes on cracking the police recruitment exam, believing the uniform will finally bring them dignity and will help them fight caste-based discrimination. However, when the process stalls, their lives are turned upside down. As desperation grows, so do the cracks in their friendship, exposing harsh realities of class, caste and survival. While they start to work in a factory away from home, a pandemic-based lockdown shakes their lives once again as they find their way back home.
Vishal Jethwa On Homebound
In a recent interview with CNN-News18, Vishal Jethwa mentioned that he was ‘surprised’ when it was announced that his movie had surpassed all others to become India’s official entry for the Oscars 2026. “It was a surprise for all of us. Becoming India’s official entry for the Oscars is a big thing. Honestly, we did not expect this. It’s a miracle. We are also becoming greedy now," he said and then added, “I was, of course, happy but I was also in disbelief. I was thinking, ‘Is it really happening? Hope it’s not fake news’. Then I realised that it is true. It took time for me to process it."
