Mumbai, India: Actor Vishal Jethwa is happy that Homebound is one of the Top 15 Best International Feature Films for the 98th Academy Awards. The movie is now one step closer to being nominated for an Oscar.
Homebound, made by Dharma Productions, has gotten a lot of praise around the world. Being on the prestigious shortlist is a big deal for the film and its creators.
Homebound Gets Closer to an Oscar Nomination
The Oscar shortlist is the last step before the nominations. Only 15 titles from all the films submitted around the world make it to the voting round. On January 22, the official nominees will be announced.
Homebound gets a stronger place on the world cinema map with this award.
Vishal Jethwa says, “A Dream I Never Imagined”
Vishal Jethwa said that hearing the news was very emotional and humbling.
“This moment feels like a dream and is very humbling. He said, “I could only have dreamed of seeing Homebound make the shortlist and move on to the Oscars.”
He thanked people all over the world for loving the movie.
Thanks to Karan Johar and Neeraj Ghaywan
Vishal also thanked producer Karan Johar for supporting the project.
“I want to thank Karan Johar sir from the bottom of my heart for believing in this story and in us as artists. He said, “His vision and support gave Homebound the wings it needed.”
Vishal praised director Neeraj Ghaywan for helping him reach new emotional depths in his performance.
He said, “His sensitivity, honesty, and clarity as a filmmaker changed everything.”
Ishaan Khatter’s performance gets a special mention
Vishal also thanked his co-star Ishaan Khatter, which showed how well everyone worked together on set.
“His dedication and enthusiasm made every scene better. He said, “We learnt a lot from each other.”
A Historic Point in Indian Cinema
Homebound‘s place on the Oscar shortlist adds to its growing international fame. The award is proof of great storytelling, great acting, and working together to make a movie.
As the countdown to the Oscar nominations begins, Homebound continues to shine as a proud representative of Indian cinema on the global stage.
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