Karan Johar Emotional as 'Homebound' Exits Oscar Race; Director Shares Special Message

• 'Homebound', India's official entry, failed to secure a nomination in the 'Best International Feature Film' category at the 98th Academy Awards.
• Producer Karan Johar expressed pride in the team on Instagram, tagging director Neeraj Ghaywan and thanking him for his art.
• Neeraj Ghaywan, known for 'Masaan', directed 'Homebound', which received international acclaim and had Martin Scorsese as an executive producer.
• The film stars Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa, and Janhvi Kapoor, portraying the emotional story of two friends fighting caste discrimination.
• The narrative follows Shoaib and Chandan's struggles from a factory to the pandemic lockdown, highlighting themes of caste, class, and friendship.

Why It Matters: 'Homebound' exited the Oscar race, but producer Karan Johar and director Neeraj Ghaywan remain proud of the film.