The premiere of Neeraj Ghaywan’s movie ‘Homebound’ was held on Monday night, and it was a star-studded event. Starring Ishaan Khatter, Janhvi Kapoor and Vishal Jethwa in the lead roles, the Hindi cinema came together to show their support for ‘Homebound’. The team had another reason to celebrate as ‘Homebound’ is India’s official submission to the Oscars 2026. Check the moments from the premiere of ‘Homebound’ that caught everyone’s attention.
Janhvi Kapoor’s tribute to mom Sridevi
Janhvi Kapoor wore her late mother and legendary actress Sridevi’s stunning saree at the premiere of ‘Homebound’. Sridevi wore this same saree at Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma’s wedding.
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Arjun Kapoor and Malaika Arora’s interaction
Ex-couple Arjun Kapoor and Malaika Arora were seen interacting and hugging each other at the premiere.
YouTuber Bhuvan Bam attends the premiere
YouTuber Bhuvan Bam was seen at the premiere of ‘Homebound’, making a rare public appearance.
About Homebound:
‘Homebound’ has become India’s official submission for the Oscars 2026. The movie achieved a big milestone even before its release in India. Earlier, it premiered at the 78th Cannes Film Festival. The movie was also screened at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival and Melbourne International Film Festival. Even before its release in India, ‘Homebound’ received an amazing response from the critics.
While expressing his gratitude on Homebound being India’s entry to Oscars 2026, Karan Johar said in a statement, “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 added, “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 extremely grateful.”
‘Homebound’ will release in India on September 26, 2025. It stars Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa and Janhvi Kapoor in the lead roles.
