Filmmaker Karan Johar’s “Homebound” has been officially selected as India’s entry for the Oscars 2026. Following this announcement, Karan Johar’s friends from the Bollywood fraternity have taken to their social media platforms to celebrate and congratulate the film’s team for this remarkable achievement.
Celebrations on Social Media
Kareena Kapoor Khan, a close friend of Karan Johar, expressed her excitement on social media, congratulating both Karan and the Homebound team. She shared the film’s poster and wrote, “Congratulations to my love @karanjohar. To the incredible @neeraj.ghaywan, @adarpoonawalla, @apoorva1972, @ishaankhatter, @janhvikapoor, @vishaljethwa06, @reem_sameer8, and @dharmamovies. This is one film I can’t wait to watch.”
Mira Rajput also congratulated the team, particularly her brother-in-law Ishaan Khatter, who plays a significant role in the Oscar-nominated movie. She posted the Homebound poster with a bold “CONGRATULATIONS…”
Karan Johar’s Statement
In response to the announcement, Karan Johar shared, “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.” “Homebound” is competing under the Best International Feature category at the Oscars, and it boasts a cast including Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa, and Janhvi Kapoor.
Janhvi Kapoor’s Enthusiasm
Janhvi Kapoor also shared her excitement via social media, saying, “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. 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 :)”
Film Festival Appearances
For those who may not know, “Homebound” premiered at the Un Certain Regard section at Cannes 2025, where it received an impressive nine-minute standing ovation. It also made its debut at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).
This marks a significant milestone for Indian cinema on a global platform.