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Shah Rukh Khan calls Homebound a ‘soulful’ film; Neeraj Ghaywan thanks him with Swades dialogue: ‘Means the world’

Homebound addresses social issues with heartfelt storytelling and has received international acclaim, including standing ovations at Cannes and Toronto film festivals.

  • On Wednesday, Shah Rukh Khan praised Neeraj Ghaywan's film Homebound on social media as it was selected as India's official entry for the 2026 Oscars.
  • Homebound premiered in the Un Certain Regard section at the 78th Cannes Film Festival this year and received standing ovations at Cannes and Toronto International Film Festival.
  • On X, Shah Rukh Khan tagged Neeraj Ghaywan, Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa and Janhvi Kapoor, praising their performances, while co-producer Karan Johar thanked him on Instagram.
  • Available on Netflix since November 2025, Homebound's producers say a 2026 Oscars nomination would be the first Indian film recognized in the category since Lagaan.
  • Despite strong early buzz, Homebound did not perform particularly well at the box office, but Shah Rukh Khan's nod has renewed discussion in India and abroad among Bollywood audiences.
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Bollywood Life broke the news in Mumbai, India on Wednesday, December 10, 2025.
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