Kiara Advani congratulates ‘Homebound’ team as film get shortlisted for Oscars 2026 | – The Times of India
Bollywood is buzzing with excitement after ‘Homebound’, starring Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa and Janhvi Kapoor made it to the Oscars 2026 shortlist. The achievement has the entire industry celebrating, with messages of pride and excitement flooding social media. Now, Kiara Advani also joined in the celebration, expressing how proud and thrilled she feels for the entire team behind the film.
Kiara Advani shares heartfelt message
Kiara took her Instagram stories to share the poster and wrote, “Congratulations Team Homebound!!!”
Earlier in the day, Dharma Movies’ official Instagram page shared, “Homebound has been shortlisted for Best International Feature Film at the 98th Academy Awards. We’re deeply grateful for the extraordinary love and support we’ve received from around the world.”
Diverse global lineup in Oscars shortlist
The International Feature Film category this year showcases an incredible lineup of movies from across the globe. The shortlist includes Argentina’s Belén, Brazil’s ‘The Secret Agent’, France’s ‘It Was Just an Accident’, Germany’s ‘Sound of Falling’, Iraq’s ‘The President’s Cake’, Japan’s ‘Kokuho’, Jordan’s ‘All That’s Left of You’, Norway’s ‘Sentimental Value’, Palestine’s ‘Palestine 36’, South Korea’s ‘No Other Choice’, Spain’s ‘Sirât’, Switzerland’s ‘Late Shift’, Taiwan’s ‘Left-Handed Girl’, Tunisia’s ‘The Voice of Hind Rajab’, and India’s ‘Homebound’.
Homebound’s story of friendship and ambition
‘Homebound’ is set against the backdrop of a small village in northern India and revolves around two childhood friends chasing their dream of becoming police officers. For them, clearing the national exam means more than just a job, it’s a chance to earn respect and build a stable life. But as they inch closer to their ambition, the realities of struggle and disappointment begin to strain their once-unshakable bond.
Neeraj Ghaywan reveals the film’s inspiration
As reported in News18, Director Neeraj Ghaywan explained the film’s origins. He shared, “Homebound started with this op-ed essay in The New York Times. It was a true story that happened in India, and it was a story of friendship and what happened to these friends during the journey [during] the pandemic… I wanted to use that as a base friendship, as a strong way to talk about our bigger concerns that the world is now grappling with, which is that what makes migrants leave their homes in rural India or across the world? What are the things that motivate them? It’s not just jobs, it’s not just money, it’s also existential.“
