From Coconut Seller's Son to Oscar Shortlist: Vishal Jethwa's Inspiring Journey

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News18•20-12-2025, 11:57
From Coconut Seller's Son to Oscar Shortlist: Vishal Jethwa's Inspiring Journey
- •Vishal Jethwa, born to a coconut water seller father and house-cleaning mother, overcame poverty to become an acclaimed actor.
- •He started his career in television, gaining recognition in shows like 'Bharat Ka Veer Putra – Maharana Pratap'.
- •His impactful Hindi film debut was as the villain 'Sunny' in 'Mardaani 2' opposite Rani Mukerji.
- •His film 'Homebound', directed by Neeraj Ghaywan, is India's official entry and has been shortlisted for the Oscars 2026 in the Best International Feature Film category.
- •'Homebound' received a nine-minute standing ovation at the Cannes Film Festival 2025, bringing global recognition to Vishal's performance.
Why It Matters: Vishal Jethwa's journey from humble beginnings to Oscar recognition is a testament to hard work.
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