Synopsis
Bollywood's Karan Johar celebrates the selection of his production, 'Homebound', at the Cannes Film Festival. Directed by Neeraj Ghaywan, the film stars Ishaan Khatter and Janhvi Kapoor, marking a significant moment in Indian cinema at this prestigious event.Key Takeaways
- Karan Johar celebrates Cannes selection.
- ‘Homebound’ directed by Neeraj Ghaywan.
- Stars Ishaan Khatter and Janhvi Kapoor.
- Selected in the Uncertain Regard section.
- A milestone for Indian cinema.
Mumbai, April 11 (NationPress) Bollywood’s versatile creator Karan Johar is rejoicing over the official selection of his production ‘Homebound’ for the forthcoming Cannes Film Festival.
KJo recently shared a series of images on his Instagram. The first image showcases the official selection slate for the film at Cannes, while the remaining images feature behind-the-scenes moments from the film.
In his caption, he expressed heartfelt gratitude to the film’s crew, stating, “HOMEBOUND, our heartfelt narrative directed by Neeraj Ghaywan, has been chosen for the esteemed Festival De Cannes! This milestone reflects the strength of Indian cinema, highlighting our distinctive stories, talents, and viewpoints to a global audience! I have always dreamed of one of our films achieving this prestigious international recognition.”
The film has been honored with a selection in the sought-after Uncertain Regard section of the Cannes Film Festival. It features Ishaan Khatter alongside Janhvi Kapoor, marking the actress’s second collaboration with the director, who made her Bollywood debut opposite him in ‘Dhadak’.
This also marks Ishaan’s second experience in the international film arena following his debut in ‘Beyond the Clouds’, directed by the renowned Iranian filmmaker Majid Majidi.
He further commented, “And here we are! But it wouldn’t be possible without the true visionary, who I believe will soon become a regular at Cannes as he embarks on his second journey with this film. @neeraj.ghaywan, this accomplishment is not only a victory for our film industry but also a source of inspiration for emerging filmmakers, encouraging them to break barriers and express their narratives, deeply rooted in our culture! You are that guiding light! @melitatoscan - thank you for being an unwavering pillar of support and guidance for us.”
“I feel incredibly lucky and excited to have you by our side on this journey! Congratulations to the entire team for this remarkable achievement,” he added.
