Oscar 2026: Homebound misses out on nomination at 98th Academy Awards

Despite high expectations, the Bollywood film Homebound did not secure a nomination at the 98th Academy Awardsin the Best International Film category. Directed by Neeraj Ghaywan and starring Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa and Janhvi Kapoor, the film had been widely praised for its storyline and actor's performance. 

Earlier on January 6, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS)



announced the list of films that have advanced to the next round of voting in the International Feature Film category. Homebound is among the 14 films on the list.

On Thursday, filmmaker Karan Johar who co-produced Homebound took to his Instagram and shared a collage of stills from Homebound, writing, "Proud!!! Love you @neeraj.ghaywan for allowing us to bask in your light! #Homebound (sic)."