Actor Vishal Jethwa Conquers Fear and Embraces Identity at Cannes

Actor Vishal Jethwa Conquers Fear and Embraces Identity at Cannes

Actor Vishal Jethwa Conquers Fear and Embraces Identity at Cannes Indian actor Vishal Jethwa faced a significant challenge ahead of attending the Cannes Film Festival. The prospect of effectively communicating in English on such a prestigious international platform was daunting enough to overshadow his excitement for presenting the film 'Homebound'.Directed by Neeraj Ghaywan, 'Homebound' is an adaptation of a New York Times article by Basharat P…

‘Homebound’: A Tender Portrait of  ‘A Friendship, a Pandemic, and a Death Beside the Highway’

‘Homebound’: A Tender Portrait of ‘A Friendship, a Pandemic, and a Death Beside the Highway’

‘Homebound’: Neeraj Ghaywan, Ishaan Khatter & Vishal Jethwa Spotlight Caste, Crisis and Brotherhood as India’s Oscar Entry

Neeraj Ghaywan’s Homebound, which released earlier this year to powerful critical acclaim, has now been selected as India’s official entry for Best International Feature consideration at the 98th Academy Awards. The film, already praised for its emotional clarity and social urgency, continues to deepen its cultural footprint as conversations around caste, migration and identity take centre stage in contemporary Indian cinema. Inspired by Bashara…