| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Film | Homebound |
| Director | Neeraj Ghaywan |
| Category | Best International Feature Film |
| Event | 98th Academy Awards (Oscars 2026) |
| Achievement | Shortlisted by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) among 15 films from 86 countries. Eligible for final nomination round. Final nominations will include 5 films. |
| Lead Actors | Ishan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa |
| Supporting Actor | Janhvi Kapoor |
| Plot | Story of two childhood friends, Shoaib and Chandan, aspiring to join the police force, navigating social pressures, duty, and friendship. Explores themes of aspiration, responsibility, and resilience. |
| Premiere | Un Certain Regard section at Cannes Film Festival 2025. |
| Awards | Second Runner Up for the International Audience Choice Award at Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). |
| Production House | Dharma Productions |
| Producers | Karan Johar, Adar Poonawalla, Apoorva Mehta |
| Co-Producers | Marijke deSouza, Melita Toscan Du Plantier |
| Executive Producers | Martin Scorsese, Pravin Khairnar |
| Key Takeaways | Indian cinema's milestone. Film explores young India's aspirations. Shortlist includes 15 films from 86 countries. |
| Question | Q. Homebound has been shortlisted for which category at the Oscars 2026? (A) Best Picture (B) Best Director (C) Best International Feature Film (D) Best Screenplay |
| Correct Answer | (C) Best International Feature Film |
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