The premiere of Neeraj Ghaywan’s film ‘Homebound’ was a star-studded affair on Monday night, drawing the Hindi cinema community together to celebrate the film. The movie, starring Ishaan Khatter, Janhvi Kapoor, and Vishal Jethwa, has another reason to celebrate as it is India’s official submission to the Oscars 2026. The event showcased notable moments.
Janhvi Kapoor paid tribute to her late mother, the legendary actress Sridevi, by wearing Sridevi’s stunning saree. Sridevi previously wore this saree at Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma’s wedding.
Ex-couple Arjun Kapoor and Malaika Arora were seen interacting and sharing a hug at the premiere.
YouTuber Bhuvan Bam also attended the premiere of ‘Homebound’, making a rare public appearance.
‘Homebound’ has been selected as India’s official submission for the Oscars 2026, a significant achievement before its Indian release. The film premiered at the 78th Cannes Film Festival and was screened at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival and Melbourne International Film Festival, receiving positive critical acclaim before its Indian release.
Karan Johar, expressing gratitude for ‘Homebound’ being India’s entry to the Oscars 2026, stated that Neeraj Ghaywan’s work would resonate with audiences worldwide. Neeraj Ghaywan added that he was honored by the selection and that representing India on a global stage was a matter of pride.
‘Homebound’ is scheduled to release in India on September 26, 2025, with Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa, and Janhvi Kapoor in the lead roles.
