Overview

• The Indian Film Festival of Melbourne selected Homebound as its Closing Night film as the 2025 edition ended on August 24.
• The film won Best Film and Neeraj Ghaywan received Best Director at the festival’s awards.
• Organizers arranged two consecutive screenings to meet demand, and audiences responded with a standing ovation.
• Homebound stars Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa and Janhvi Kapoor, and is produced by Dharma Productions.
• Ghaywan called the recognition “extremely special” and praised the strong support shown by Australian government officials for the festival.