Karan Johar’s latest film Homebound, made a powerful impact at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), earning a standing ovation during its North American premiere. Now, the film has been selected as India's official entry for Oscars 2026 in for Best International Feature category. Produced by Dharma Productions and directed by Neeraj Ghaywan, the film features Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa and Janhvi Kapoor.

Karan Johar on Homebound being selected for Oscars

Karan Johar shared his excitement by saying, “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 a find a home in a million hearts across the world”