Overview

• In a statement posted on X on October 3, Neeraj Ghaywan said the ₹10,000 referenced in reports was a personal gesture during early research and noted the families received significant support.
• His clarification followed reporting that quoted Amrit’s father saying the family received ₹10,000, while Saiyub said the team remained in touch and that he watched the film in Dubai.
• Homebound is India’s official submission for the 2026 Best International Feature Oscar after a September 26 theatrical release, following premieres at Cannes (Un Certain Regard) and TIFF.
• Directed by Ghaywan and produced by Dharma Productions with Martin Scorsese among executive producers, the film stars Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa and Janhvi Kapoor and is inspired by Basharat Peer’s New York Times essay.
• Reviews remain strong with fresh endorsements from Aneet Padda and Mira Kapoor, and Ishaan Khatter urged support from audiences; the film has earned about ₹2.9 crore worldwide so far, according to Sacnilk data cited by Hindustan Times.