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Dharma Productions calls Homebound plagiarism claims “baseless and unfounded” : Bollywood News

Dharma Productions has firmly denied allegations of plagiarism surrounding its film Homebound after author and journalist Puja Changoiwala accused the makers of copying her 2021 novel of the same name. The controversy erupted just days after the movie was shortlisted for the Best International Feature Film category at the 98th Academy Awards. Dharma Productions calls […]

Oscar-shortlisted Homebound faces copyright suit; deets inside! : Bollywood News

Homebound, the Hindi film recently shortlisted for the 98th Academy Awards, has become the subject of a legal dispute. Journalist and author Puja Changoiwala has initiated legal action against Dharma Productions and Netflix Entertainment Services India, alleging that the film unlawfully copies her 2021 novel of the same name. Oscar-shortlisted Homebound faces copyright suit; deets […]

Janhvi Kapoor REACTS as Homebound becomes India’s official entry to Oscars 2026: “Every part of this film has been nothing…” : Bollywood News

Janhvi Kapoor is on cloud nine as her upcoming film Homebound, directed by Neeraj Ghaywan, has been announced as India’s official entry for the 2026 Academy Awards in the Best International Feature category. The film, produced by Dharma Productions, also stars Ishaan Khatter and Vishal Jethwa. Janhvi Kapoor REACTS as Homebound becomes India’s official entry […]

Homebound is India’s official entry for Oscars 2026, Karan Johar and Neeraj Ghaywan express delight : Bollywood News

Director Neeraj Ghaywan’s Homebound has been selected as India’s official entry for Oscars 2026 in for Best International Feature category by the Film Federation of India (FFI). Produced by Dharma Productions, the film features Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa and Janhvi Kapoor. Homebound is India’s official entry for Oscars 2026, Karan Johar and Neeraj Ghaywan express […]

Homebound gets release date: Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa, and Janhvi Kapoor starrer to arrive in theatres on September 26, 2025 : Bollywood News

After making waves on the global festival circuit, Neeraj Ghaywan’s much-anticipated drama Homebound is all set for its theatrical release. On September 13, 2025, producer Karan Johar took to social media to announce that the film will release in cinemas worldwide on September 26, 2025. Sharing the update, Johar wrote, “No feeling is final. #Homebound […]

Rajkummar Rao and Patralekha speak on thoughtful choices in For the Select Ones campaign: “True success lies in authenticity” : Bollywood News

Royal Stag Barrel Select Shorts, the critically acclaimed platform for India’s finest short film storytelling, unveils its new thematic campaign, For the Select Ones, featuring celebrated artists Rajkummar Rao and Patralekha. Conceptualised by FCB NEO, the campaign is a tribute to those who, in their journey to succesas, consistently make thoughtful choices, striving for refinement […]

Boman Irani says, “Popularity of the red carpet should not overshadow the artistic contributions”; applauds Payal Kapadia and Neeraj Ghaywan : Bollywood News

Veteran actor and filmmaker Boman Irani recently shared his thoughts on the glitz, glamour, and the true essence of the Cannes Film Festival, urging that the spotlight must shine brighter on cinematic achievements than on red carpet appearances. The 65-year-old actor attended the prestigious event last month for the screening of Anupam Kher’s directorial debut, […]

Interview | Basharat Peer on the story that became ‘Homebound’

Basharat Peer was in Delhi on the evening of March 24, 2020, when Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the country on television and announced a countrywide, complete lockdown. “Four hours later, nobody would be allowed to step outside his or her home,” Peer writes in an e-mail conversation, reliving the urgency of the period. At the […]

Neeraj Ghaywan on the response to Homebound at Cannes, “Some people came up to me, hugged me and broke down” : Bollywood News

Neeraj Ghaywan is back with a feature film in the form of Homebound, 10 years after his remarkable debut with Masaan. The film is a moving drama starring Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa and Janhvi Kapoor. The film was recently premiered at the Cannes Film Festival where it received an overwhelming response. Neeraj spoke about the […]

Neeraj Ghaywan Reacts To Receiving Feedback From Martin Scorsese On Homebound: “Sometimes It Was Such…”

Quick Read Summary is AI generated, newsroom reviewed. Homebound stars Janhvi Kapoor, Ishaan Khatter, and Vishal Jethwa. Martin Scorsese serves as the Executive Producer for Homebound. Ghaywan received detailed feedback on the screenplay from Scorsese. New Delhi: 10 years back, Neeraj Ghaywan attended the Cannes Film Festival with his film Masaan, which also marked Vicky […]