US EditionHeartfelt Journey: 'Homebound' Misses Oscar Nod but Wins Hearts
Homebound was selected among 15 international films from 86 entries for the Oscars 2026 shortlist but did not secure a final nomination, marking a notable achievement in global cinema.
- The Academy shortlisted Homebound among 15 from 86 entries but excluded it from the final Oscar nominations.
- Produced with backing from Karan Johar, Homebound explores two childhood friends attempting the national police examination, directed by National Award-winning Neeraj Ghaywan and starring Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa, and Janhvi Kapoor.
- Actor Vishal Jethwa responded with a measured statement, calling the shortlist deeply humbling and carrying the experience with `pride and gratitude`, thanking Neeraj Ghaywan, Karan Johar and co-actors.
- The final international shortlist included titles such as The Secret Agent , It Was Just an Accident , Sentimental Value , Sirat , and The Voice of Hind Rajab , while India's last nomination in this category was Lagaan .
- The shortlist run positions Homebound for greater international visibility, marking a milestone for the Homebound team and leveraging Neeraj Ghaywan and Karan Johar's backing for future awards.
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Heartfelt Journey: 'Homebound' Misses Oscar Nod but Wins Hearts
Heartfelt Journey: 'Homebound' Misses Oscar Nod but Wins Hearts Ishaan Khatter's film 'Homebound' was shortlisted for the Oscars but did not achieve a nomination for Best International Feature Film at the 98th Academy Awards. This announcement followed the nominations reveal by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in Los Angeles.Directed by Neeraj Ghaywan and inspired by a New York Times article by Basharat Peer, the film starred Khat…
New Delhi. The nominations for the Oscar Awards 2026, the most prestigious platform of the film world, were officially released today. Films from all over the world are competing for this 98th Oscar ceremony to be held on March 15, 2026, but the nomination list for India was disappointing. The Best International Feature Film from India […] The post Oscar 2026 Nominations: India gets a big blow, all films including 'Homebound' and 'Kantara' out o…
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