Actress Alia Bhatt recently congratulated Karan Johar, Janhvi Kapoor, Ishaan Khatter, and the entire team behind “Homebound” for its selection as India’s official entry for the Oscars 2026. Alia shared her excitement in an Instagram story, writing, “Congratulations to the entire team!! This is so special.. Fingers and toes crossed.”
Karan Johar expressed his deep honor and humility regarding the film’s selection as India’s representative at the Academy Awards. He remarked, “We are deeply honoured and humbled that Homebound has been selected as India’s official entry to the Academy Awards… Neeraj Ghaywan’s labour of love is sure to find a home in a million hearts across the world.”
Neeraj Ghaywan, the director of “Homebound,” also highlighted the significance of this achievement. He stated, “I’m deeply honoured that Homebound has been chosen as India’s official entry to the Oscars. 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 deeply grateful.”
Janhvi Kapoor, filled with joy at this milestone, described the film as “nothing short of a dream.” She took to Instagram to express her gratitude, sharing, “Every part of this film has been nothing short of a dream. The journey, the people, what this story means, and how personal it’s been for everyone in our team. At every step, I have been thankful I could witness this journey, which in my mind was truly the reward in itself.”
She further emphasized the celebration of the team’s talent, adding, “Everything since has been a celebration of all these people that I love and respect so much, for their talent, their goodness, and their courage. @neeraj.ghaywan @karanjohar @vishaljethwa06 @ishaankhatter this movie and even its journey have been about hope, in so many more ways than one would expect in cinemas on the 26th of September :),” Janhvi concluded.
Original Source: https://assamtribune.com/entertainment/alia-bhatt-hails-janhvi-kapoor-ishaan-khatters-homebound-as-it-reaches-oscars-1591951
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Publish Date: 2025-09-20 17:13:00
