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# Indian Cinema's Oscar Dream Alive: *Homebound* Stuns with 2026 Shortlist Entry! Imagine the electric buzz of Hollywood's brightest stage—now picture an Indian film, raw and riveting, claiming its spot among the elite. That's the reality for **Neeraj Ghaywan's *Homebound***, shortlisted for the **98th Academy Awards** in the **Best International Feature Film** category, announced on Tuesday.[1][2][3] Starring **Ishaan Khatter** as Shoaib, **Vishal Jethwa** as Chandan, and **Janhvi Kapoor**, this gripping tale of childhood friends chasing a shared police force dream has rocketed from Cannes acclaim to Netflix premiere on November 21, proving Indian storytelling's global pull.[1][3] What makes this milestone epic? *Homebound* is only the **fifth Indian film** to hit this shortlist, battling 86 entries worldwide to land in the top 15 alongside heavyweights like France's *It Was Just an Accident* by Jafar Panahi and South Korea's *No Other Choice* by Park Chan-wook.[2][3] Backed by **Karan Johar**'s Dharma Productions (with producers like Adar Poonawalla, Apoorva Mehta, and executive producers Martin Scorsese and Pravin Khairnar), the film has sparked pure emotion.[1][3] Johar poured his heart out on Instagram: "I am not sure I can articulate how proud, elated and over the moon I am with the journey of #HOMEBOUND… From Cannes to being on the Oscar shortlist, this has been such an overwhelming journey!"[1][2] Director Ghaywan echoed the gratitude: "We're deeply grateful for the extraordinary love and support we've received from around the world."[2]

The road ahead? Five films will snag final nominations on January 22, and while India hasn't won this category ( Lagaan's nod was over two decades ago), *Homebound*'s festival buzz and star power keep hopes soaring.[2] It's a testament to bold narratives transcending borders—childhood bonds tested by ambition, captured with unflinching authenticity. Are you rooting for *Homebound* to make Oscar history? **Drop a comment below** with your thoughts on its chances or favorite scene—let's get the conversation buzzing! **Share this post** to spread the excitement and support Indian cinema's global rise! 🚀
Citations
1.https://m.rediff.com/news/commentary/2025/dec/17/hindi-film-homebound-makes-it-to-2026-oscars-shortlist/ff615b258c615d01877a63f79fe8d5b8
2.https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/homebound-top-15-oscars-shortlist-best-international-feature-predictions-10423159/
3.https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/ishaan-khatter-janhvi-kapoor-vishal-jethwas-homebound-makes-it-to-2026-oscars-shortlist-karan-johar-reacts-101765933186942.html
4.https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/homebound-shortlisted-for-oscars-2026-over-the-moon-karan-johar-writes-emotional-note-9829343
5.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xtrtCcErfc
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