Interviews With Director Neeraj Ghaywan/Actors Ishaan Khatter and Vishal Jethwa (Homebound)

Now available on Netflix, Homebound is India’s submission for the 2026 Oscars. Written and directed by Neeraj Ghaywan, it is one of the most raw, unflinching and emotionally rich films of the year with Ghaywan being mentored on the script by none other than Martin Scorsese. Ishaan Khatter and Vishal Jethwa bring a powerful and compelling poignancy to their roles as childhood friends from marginalised communities trying to find a level of respect for themselves, as adults, in a world that looks down on them.

Movie Marker’s awards editor, Rehna Azim, sat down with the director and its two lead actors for a heart to heart about this powerful film…