From Poverty to Oscars: Vishal Jethwa's Film 'Homebound' Shortlisted for Academy Awards

• Actor Vishal Jethwa's film 'Homebound' (starring Ishaan Khatter, Janhvi Kapoor) is shortlisted for the 98th Academy Awards (Oscars 2026) in the Best International Feature Film category.
• Jethwa, known for 'Mardaani 2', comes from a humble background; his mother was a domestic worker, and his late father sold coconut water in Mumbai.
• 'Homebound' premiered at the Cannes Film Festival, where Vishal Jethwa walked the red carpet, gaining international recognition.
• Vishal fulfilled a dream by taking his mother on her first international business class trip, a significant achievement given their past struggles.
• Despite early career challenges and a break after 'Mardaani 2', Vishal made a strong comeback with the web series 'Human' and now achieves Oscar recognition.

Why It Matters: Vishal Jethwa's journey from poverty to Oscar shortlisting inspires, proving talent transcends humble beginnings.