Vishal Jethwa 'Surprised' by Homebound's Oscar Entry, Thought It Was 'Fake News'

• Actor Vishal Jethwa, who plays Chandan in 'Homebound', was surprised by the film's Oscar entry, initially thinking it was 'fake news'.
• 'Homebound' is India's official entry for the Best International Feature Film category at the 98th Academy Awards.
• Jethwa shared his disbelief and emotional reaction, contrasting it with his parents' immediate happiness.
• He recounted Ishaan Khatter's reaction, who joked about 'flying' when he received the news, and his first call to Karan Johar.
• Directed by Neeraj Ghaywan, 'Homebound' has gained international recognition, screening at Cannes, TIFF, and IFFM.

Why It Matters: Vishal Jethwa was initially in disbelief about 'Homebound's Oscar entry, highlighting the team's unexpected success.