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Cannes 2025: The true story behind Neeraj Ghaywan’s ‘Homebound’, inspired by a pandemic-era New York Times essay

Vishal Jethwa and Ishaan Khatter in a still from ‘Homebound’ | Photo Credit: Dharma Productions Neeraj Ghaywan’s new film Homebound, which premiered in the Un Certain Regard section at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, finds its roots in a poignant real-life story first told in a New York Times op-ed during India’s COVID-19 lockdown. The […]

Cannes 2025: Chilean AIDS drama ‘The Mysterious Gaze of the Flamingo’ wins Un Certain Regard while India’s ‘Homebound’ leaves empty-handed

Paula Dinamarca, Tamara Cortés, Matías Catalán, Diego Céspedes, Pedro Muñoz and Francisco Díaz during the ‘La Misteriosa Mirada Del Flamenco’ (‘The Mysterious Gaze Of The Flamingo’) photocall at the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals | Photo Credit: Getty Images Chilean director Diego Céspedes’ debut feature The Mysterious Gaze of the Flamingo […]

Cannes 2025: Neeraj Ghaywan embraces Karan Johar as ‘Homebound’ receives 9-minute standing ovation

The cast and crew of ‘Homebound’ pose at Cannes Film Festival ahead of the premiere | Photo Credit: X/ @DharmaMovies Neeraj Ghaywan’s latest film Homebound premiered at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival under the Un Certain Regard section, drawing a nine-minute standing ovation from the audience. The screening marked an emotional moment for the director, […]

Cannes 2025: Janhvi Kapoor, Ishaan Khatter attend red carpet with Neeraj Ghaywan and Karan Johar ahead of ‘Homebound’ premiere

Janhvi Kapoor attends the ’Homebound’ red carpet at the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 20, 2025 | Photo Credit: Getty Images The cast and crew of Homebound walked the red carpet at the 78th Cannes Film Festival on Tuesday evening ahead of the film’s official screening in the Un […]