Updated On: 17 December, 2025 10:19 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Karan Johar celebrated Homebound being shortlisted for Best International Feature Film at the 98th Oscars, praising director Neeraj Ghaywan and the team. The film now competes internationally, with final nominations announced January 22, 2026

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Filmmaker Karan Johar is over the moon after his movie "Homebound", featuring Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa, and Janhvi Kapoor got shortlisted for the 98th Academy Awards in the `Best International Feature Film` category.
Thanking director Neeraj Ghaywan for making his dream come true, KJo penned an emotional note on social media saying, "I am not sure I can articulate how proud, elated and over the moon I am with the journey of HOMEBOUND… all of us dharmamovies are privileged to have this proud and important film in our filmography … (sic)."