Updated On: 10 December, 2025 05:46 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Shah Rukh Khan praised Neeraj Ghaywan’s Homebound as “gentle and soulful,” celebrating its heartfelt storytelling and global impact. The film, India’s Oscar entry, follows two friends navigating duty, dreams, and harsh social realities

L- Shah Rukh Khan; R- Still from Homebound
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Neeraj Ghaywan’s directorial Homebound has received appreciation from across the world and is also India’s official entry to the Oscars. The film has now been watched by superstar Shah Rukh Khan, who shared his admiration for it. Based on a true story, the film stars Vishal Jethwa, Ishaan Khatter, and Janhvi Kapoor in key roles.
On Wednesday, Shah Rukh Khan took to social media to praise Homebound. He wrote on X, “Homebound is gentle, honest and soulful. Lots of love and big hugs to the phenomenal team for creating something so human and engaging. You have won hearts world over by making something truly special.”