Shah Rukh Khan expressed admiration for Homebound, India’s Oscar contender, calling it a “gentle, honest, and soulful” film.
On X, Khan commended the creators of the film starring Ishaan Khatter and Vishal Jethwa.
“Sending lots of love and big hugs to the outstanding team for crafting something so human and engaging,” he wrote. “You’ve captured hearts worldwide with your exceptional work!”
#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!@ghaywan #IshaanKhatter @vishaljethwa06 #JanhviKapoor #KaranJohar…
— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) December 10, 2025
Homebound tells the story of childhood friends Shoaib (Ishaan Khatter) and Chandan (Vishal Jethwa), whose dream of joining the police force shapes their lives. Janhvi Kapoor enhances the narrative with emotional depth, weaving themes of friendship, duty, and the challenges faced by young India.
The film is directed by Neeraj Ghaywan.
A poster of ‘Homebound’, starring Ishaan Khatter and Vishal Jethwa
Director Neeraj Ghaywan shared that his film explores universal themes of connection and compassion as quiet forms of resistance.
“After screening in competition at top global festivals and being embraced by all, it now finds a home on Netflix, reaching viewers in 190 countries,” he stated.
Accolades
Homebound debuted in the Un Certain Regard category at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, followed by a memorable showing at TIFF, securing the second runner-up for the International Audience Choice Award.
Homebound is produced by Karan Johar, Adar Poonawalla, Apoorva Mehta, Somen Mishra, and co-produced by Marijke deSouza and Melita Toscan Du Plantier.
Legendary filmmaker Martin Scorsese and Pravin Khairnar are the executive producers.
