US EditionOscars 2026: Ishaan Khatter and Vishal Jethwa's 'Homebound' Shortlisted for Best International Feature Film, Karan Johar and Janhvi Kapoor React
Homebound advances to the Oscar nomination round with support from producer Karan Johar and executive producer Martin Scorsese among 15 international films shortlisted.
- On Tuesday, December 16 the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced shortlists for the 98th Academy Awards, including Neeraj Ghaywan's Homebound for Best International Feature Film.
- Based on Basharat Peer's 2020 essay, Homebound was produced by Karan Johar, executive produced by Martin Scorsese, premiered at Cannes and TIFF, and released on September 26, 2025.
- The story centers on two childhood friends, Shoaib Ali, character , and Chandan Kumar, character , illustrating their deep bond and struggles toward a police job.
- Homebound will advance to the nomination round alongside fifteen other shortlisted films, and Academy members from all branches will be invited to watch the 15 shortlisted films to vote.
- Karan Johar shared on social media that #HOMEBOUND is streaming now on Netflix and the 98th Academy Awards will be held on March 15, 2026.
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‘Homebound’ shortlisted in international feature category at Oscars - The Tribune
Neeraj Ghaywan’s “Homebound”, the acclaimed drama about two rural friends and their aspirations, has been shortlisted in the best international feature category at the Oscars alongside 14 other films.
Homebound in Oscars 2026 shortlist: What it means for Neeraj Ghaywan film, its chances to win the Academy Award, and what comes next?
Oscars 2026: Neeraj Ghaywan's Homebound still has a long way to go in order to secure its place in the top 5 of the Best International Feature category. Here's what happens next at the Academy Awards.
The film "Homebound" has been shortlisted for the Best International Feature Film category at the 2026 Oscars. Directed by Neeraj Ghaywan, this Dharma Productions film stars Vishal Jethla, Ishaan Khattar, and Janhvi Kapoor. Karan Johar expressed his joy and pride at this achievement and congratulated the entire team.
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