Overview

• Martin Scorsese has officially joined Neeraj Ghaywan's upcoming film 'Homebound' as executive producer, providing mentorship on screenplay and editing.
• The film will premiere in the prestigious Un Certain Regard category at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, marking Ghaywan’s return to the festival after his acclaimed debut, 'Masaan.'
• Scorsese praised the cultural depth of 'Homebound' and described it as a significant contribution to Indian cinema, noting his admiration for Ghaywan’s previous work.
• 'Homebound' features a cast including Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa, and Janhvi Kapoor, and is backed by Dharma Productions with producers including Karan Johar and Adar Poonawalla.
• The film has secured French distribution through Ad Vitam, known for handling critically acclaimed international films.