The first wave of 2026 Oscar nominations is out, and Hollywood is buzzing! Check out all the nominees from Best Picture, acting, and directing to technical, animation, and international categories revealed for this year’s biggest night in film.
Homebound, Neeraj Ghaywan’s critically acclaimed drama, has missed the top five Oscar nominations for Best International Feature Film. The film, starring Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa, and Janhvi Kapoor, was previously shortlisted and praised worldwide after its Cannes premiere.
Indian film 'Homebound' has moved to the next round of voting in the International Feature Film category at the Academy Awards. The Ishaan Khatter and Vishal Jethwa starrer now stands among just 15 global contenders for Oscar 2026 nominations.
'Homebound' is a heartfelt drama directed by Neeraj Ghaywan that follows two childhood friends chasing their dream of becoming police officers in modern India. Starring Ishaan Khatter and Vishal Jethwa, the film explores quiet pressures faced by young people today.
The programming list is as diverse as it is exciting featuring Bhutan’s Oscar entry 'I, The Song' by Dechen Roder, Rohan Parashuram Kanawade’s Sundance Grand Jury Prize-winning 'Cactus Pears'.
The film, directed by National Award-winning filmmaker Neeraj Ghaywan, recently received huge appreciation at the 50th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).
'Homebound' follows the journey of two childhood friends from a small village in North India. Both dream of becoming police officers, hoping the job will give them dignity.
'Homebound' wins big at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2025 with Best Film and Best Director for Neeraj Ghaywan, while Abhishek Bachchan, Aamir Khan, and Arvind Swamy also shine.
The film features Ishaan Khatter, Janhvi Kapoor, and Vishal Jethwa in leading roles. It tells the story of two childhood friends from a small village in North India.
In a statement shared on his social media, Mehta emphasized the need to break the culture of silence that allows abuse to continue unchecked.
