Aneet Padda Gets Emotional After Watching Ishaan Khatter And Janhvi Kapoor's Homebound

Ishaan Khatter, Janhvi Kapoor and Vishal Jethwa’s Homebound is earning praises from all corners. Recently, Saiyaara actress Aneet Padda also joined the list and showered praises on them. Sharing emotional

reaction on social media, she described the movie as a deeply moving experience that stayed with her long after the credits rolled.

Taking to her Instagram stories, Aneet Padda wrote a sweet note for the film and praised Ishaan Khatter, Janhvi Kapoor and Vishal Kethwa’s performance. “@neeraj ghaywan only you could have held this story the way you did. With such patience, such empathy, such rare care. The way you listen, the way you see, it’s what makes this film breathe long after it’s over. And @vishaljethwa06, @ishaankhatter, @janhvikapoor — you carried that vision with so much honesty and courage. Fearless and delicate all at once. You gave everything, and in return gave us back a piece of ourselves. @karanjohar I walked out heavy-eyed, but lighter in soul. Thank you for giving us this.”

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Homebound

Directed by Neeraj Ghaywan, the film has earned praise from reviewers despite its weak commercial start. News18 Showsha awarded it 4.5 stars, writing, “Homebound’s beauty lies in Neeraj’s uninhibited voice and audacious storytelling. And this stirring narrative is further elevated by superlative performances by Ishaan Khatter and Vishal Jethwa and their natural camaraderie.” Homebound takes inspiration from journalist Basharat Peer’s article Taking Amrit Home (also titled A Friendship, a Pandemic and a Death Beside the Highway). The story, rooted in loss, friendship, and survival, has been reimagined on screen with Ghaywan’s signature narrative style.

India’s Oscar journey begins

On September 19, 2025, the Film Federation of India announced Homebound as India’s official submission in the Best International Feature Film category for the 2026 Oscars. While the selection has sparked excitement, it is only the first step in a long process before the Academy finalises its nominations.

Aneet Padda To Star In Courtroom Drama?

As per a report in Bollywood Bubble, a source claimed that Aneet is stepping into a courtroom drama which will fight against injustice for women. Aneet Padda will be seen playing a victim who takes a brave stand against a powerful (godman) spiritual leader who has misbehaved with her. The story follows an intense courtroom drama that will fight against injustice for women. “Her character is central to the story and brings emotional depth to the narrative. It aims to highlight themes of justice, power imbalance, and courage,” the portal quoted a source saying.

It has also been stated that the movie will be directed by Baar Baar Dekho and Made in Heaven fame Nitya Mehra.

Aneet Padda made her Bollywood debut in 2022 with the film Salaam Venky, directed by Revathi and starring Kajol. Though her role was relatively small, it earned her critical recognition. She then went on to play Roohi Ahuja in the 2024 Amazon Prime web series Big Girls Don’t Cry.

However, her real breakthrough came when her audition for Mohit Suri’s Saiyaara left a lasting impression. Known for directing hits like Aashiqui 2 (2013) and Ek Villain (2014), Mohit Suri cast her as the lead opposite Ahaan Pandey.

Released on July 18, 2025, the film propelled Aneet Padda to nationwide fame and earned her the affectionate title of ‘National Crush’.