Vishal Jethwa's 'Homebound' Success Brings Diverse Roles, Oscar Entry

• Vishal Jethwa's 'Homebound' proved a career turning point, leading to diverse film offers and an Oscar entry.
• He previously received similar roles but now gets scripts from different genres, avoiding typecasting.
• Many scenes, including those with Janhvi Kapoor and Ishaan Khatter, were cut for film length, disappointing Vishal despite understanding the necessity.
• 'Homebound' received a 9-minute standing ovation at Cannes and a U/A certificate after 11 cuts; Vishal's performance was widely praised.
• Audience loved Vishal and Janhvi's chemistry, though some believe deleted scenes would have added more depth.

Why It Matters: 'Homebound' transformed Vishal Jethwa's career, bringing diverse roles and critical acclaim despite cut scenes.