Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa, and Jhanvi Kapoor's HomeBound chosen as India's Official Entry in the 2026 Oscars

Neeraj Ghaywan's Homebound has officially been selected as India's entry for the best international feature category at the 98th Academy Awards, to be held in 2026.The film was produced by Karan Johar's Dharma Productions; it features Ishaan Khattar, Jhanvi Kapoor, and Vishal Jhetwa in key roles. The story is said to have a compelling narrative and strong storytelling. Now the film, after a fun week at Cannes, has managed to find itself at one of the biggest platforms. Producer Karan Johar reacted to Homebound at the Oscars. Karan Johar, who has backed and produced the project under Dharma Productions, expressed his immense gratitude with his official statement.

"We are deeply honored and humbled that HOMEBOUND has been selected as India's official entry to the Academy Awards Neeraj Ghaywan's labor of love is sure to find a home in a million hearts across the world," he shared. Karan Johar, on his social media, expressed his surprise and happiness, and his caption was proof enough to showcase the filmmaker's wonder. One of the 'pinch me' moments that I will NEVER forget!!!! Extremely honored, humbled, and ecstatic that our film #Homebound is selected as India's official entry for Best International Feature at the 98th Academy Awards! Our deepest gratitude to the @filmfederationofindia for believing in the story, in us, and in what we can bring to the world stage for Indian cinema. Heartiest congratulations to the entire team."

What was Neeraj Ghaywan's reaction to this honor?

Director Neeraj Ghaywan also reacted to the big news and expressed with humility and grace, "I'm deeply honored that Homebound has been chosen as India's official entry to the Oscars." Rooted in the love for our land and our people, it carries the essence of the home we all share. To take our stories to the world and represent India at one of the biggest global stages for cinema is both humbling and a matter of pride, and for this I'm deeply grateful," he said.

Homebound features strong storytelling, powerful performances, and a great cast to back it up. Homebound has managed to impress everyone. Homebound will now represent India on the international stage, taking everyone to a stage of filmmaking and excellence, making it a proud moment and an excellent mark at the Academy Awards.