'Homebound' to Close 2025 Indian Film Festival of Melbourne
The drama film 'Homebound,' directed by Neeraj Ghaywan, will close the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2025. The film, featuring stars like Ishaan Khatter and Janhvi Kapoor, debuted at Cannes and focuses on themes of friendship and ambition. Backed by prominent producers, it highlights identity and aspirations.
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'Homebound,' directed by Neeraj Ghaywan, has been announced as the closing film for the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2025. The critically acclaimed drama initially premiered at the Cannes Film Festival earlier this year, drawing significant attention.
The film stars Ishaan Khatter, Janhvi Kapoor, and Vishal Jethwa and tells the story of two childhood friends from a village in North India. As they pursue careers in the police force, the tension between their ambitions and friendship grows.
'Homebound,' backed by producers Karan Johar and Apoorva Mehta, and featuring Martin Scorsese as an executive producer, has been lauded for its exploration of aspiration and the emotional toll of change. The work will also be showcased at the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2025.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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