The Indian film industry is buzzing with pride and excitement as Homebound has been selected as India’s official entry for the prestigious 2026 Academy Awards. This significant achievement has drawn heartwarming reactions from across the Bollywood fraternity, with many leading celebrities taking to social media to share their congratulations.
Kareena Kapoor Khan expressed her delight, posting a congratulatory message for Karan Johar and the entire team behind Homebound. She shared the film’s poster and wrote, “Congratulations to my love @karanjohar. To the incredible @neeraj.ghaywan, @adarpoonawalla, @apoorva1972, @ishaankhatter, @janhvikapoor, @vishaljethwa06, @reem_sameer8, and @dharmamovies. This is one film I can’t wait to watch.”
Ananya Panday also joined in the celebration, sharing her enthusiasm on Instagram Stories. She commented, “Wow!! This is incredible. Congratulations to the entire team. Can’t wait to watch this beautiful heartbreaking film in cinemas. Everything that you make is a masterclass. So happy for all of you!!!”
Adding to the chorus of good wishes were other prominent figures like Sara Ali Khan and Sanjay Kapoor, who also extended their congratulations to the cast and crew via social media.
The film’s lead actors have also shared their emotions. Janhvi Kapoor, who plays a crucial role, spoke about the profound experience of working on the film, stating, “Every part of this film has been nothing short of a dream. The journey, the people, what this story means, and how personal it’s been for everyone in our team. At every step I have been thankful I could witness this journey, which in my mind was truly the reward in itself.”
Ishaan Khatter, who essays the character of Shoaib, conveyed his pride, saying, “Some films are bigger than us. Homebound is one such film.” Vishal Jethwa, portraying Chandan, emphasized the film’s universal themes and its potential to connect with a global audience, sharing a touching personal note about his father’s memory.
The industry’s positive reception has been further amplified by praise from acclaimed filmmaker Anurag Kashyap, who lauded the film’s narrative, and actress Huma Qureshi, who highlighted the stellar performances and the film’s potential to shine a spotlight on Indian cinema.
With Homebound set for its theatrical release on September 26, the widespread support from the Bollywood community clearly signals the film’s importance and the collective hope for its success on the global stage at the Oscars.