US EditionVishal Jethwa's 'Homebound' Celebrates India's Artistic Triumph at Oscars
Homebound highlights caste discrimination and social inequality in India, selected unanimously by a 12-member jury from 24 films for the 98th Academy Awards, officials said.
- On September 19, 2025, the Film Federation of India announced in Kolkata that Neeraj Ghaywan's Hindi film Homebound will represent India at the 98th Academy Awards.
- The selection followed a unanimous decision by a jury chaired by N Chandra that reviewed 24 films amid debate over overlooking titles with strong festival momentum.
- Homebound, produced by Dharma Productions and executive produced by Martin Scorsese, premiered earlier in 2025 at Cannes and received standing ovations there and at TIFF.
- The film depicts two impoverished childhood friends pursuing police jobs amid caste and religious tensions, based on Basharat Peer's 2020 New York Times essay.
- The announcement initiates a campaign by Dharma Productions aiming to convert critical acclaim into Oscar success, reflecting India's three previous nominations without wins.
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