Overview

• The Film Federation of India has selected Neeraj Ghaywan’s Homebound as India’s official submission for the 2026 Best International Feature Film Oscar.
• At Monday’s Mumbai screening, Janhvi Kapoor wore her late mother Sridevi’s royal blue and black Manish Malhotra saree first seen at a 2017 reception, drawing widespread attention.
• Actor Vishal Jethwa became visibly emotional on the red carpet and was consoled by his mother, Preeti Jethwa, in a moment captured by photographers.
• The star-studded event, hosted by producer Karan Johar, drew attendees including Vicky Kaushal, Hrithik Roshan, Farah Khan and designer Manish Malhotra.
• Starring Ishaan Khatter, Janhvi Kapoor and Vishal Jethwa, the drama arrives in Indian cinemas on September 26 after strong receptions at Cannes and TIFF.