Overview
- Scorsese, an executive producer, hosted a New York screening on Nov. 8–9 and led a post-show Q&A with director Neeraj Ghaywan.
- The event formally kicked off the U.S. awards push for Homebound, India’s official submission for Best International Feature, with further screenings planned in New York and Los Angeles.
- Filmmaker Mira Nair and actor Siddharth attended in support, while producer Karan Johar posted a public note thanking Scorsese for the platform.
- Written and directed by Neeraj Ghaywan, the drama is inspired by Basharat Peer’s 2020 New York Times piece and stars Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa and Janhvi Kapoor.
- Following its Cannes launch and festival run, the film’s India box office has been modest at about Rs 5 crore, though Ishaan Khatter says it will find a long life beyond theaters.