Neeraj Ghaywan directed drama Homebound is selected from India for the International feature film category. It stars Ishaan Khattar, Vishal Jethwa and Jahanvi Kapoor. It depicts the lives of two boys from a backward class with similar dreams.
“I’m extremely grateful” says director Neeraj Ghaywan
- Neeraj Ghaywan’s home-bound is India’s official entry to the Academy Award’s Best International feature film category. The drama features Ishaan Khattar, Vishal Jethwa and Jahanvi Kappor. Set against the backdrop of social discrimination Shoaib (Ishaan) and Chandan (Vishal) pursue the dream of becoming a police officer.
- The critically acclaimed drama made headlines after the screening at Cannes and bagging second runner-up for the International People’s Choice Award at the Toronto International Film Festival. FFI said it has chances to do well at Oscars as well and they are expecting something better.
- Neeraj Ghaywan said “Rooted in the love for our land and our people, it carries the essence of the home we all share. To take our stories to the world and represent India at one of the biggest global stages for cinema is both humbling and a matter of pride, and for this I’m extremely grateful.”
- Ishaan Khattar and Vishal Jethwa celebrated the achievement and pictures are going viral on social media. The film was released under the banner of Dharma Productions and Hollywood legend Martin Scorsese was an executive producer.
- Neeraj Ghayman is already popular for directing Masaan, Martin Scorsese hailed the movie and revealed he appreciates it. Indian film industry has seen a slight downfall in the recent years, is Ghayman a ray of hope?