Karan Johar REACTS To 'Bhai' Shah Rukh Khan Praising Homebound With Heartwarming Note: Means The World...

Neeraj Ghaywan’s emotional drama,Homebound, has once again captured the spotlight as it moves closer to making the Oscars International Feature Film shortlist for the 98th Academy Awards. Starring Ishaan

Khatter, Janhvi Kapoor, and Vishal Jethwa, the film is India’s official entry in the category. As the shortlist announcement date approaches on December 16, 2025, the movie gained even more momentum thanks to a glowing review from none other than Shah Rukh Khan. Now, Karan Johar has penned a heartwarming note to thank his 'bhai' SRK for praising Homebound.

Karan Johar responds to SRK praising Homebound

Taking to his Instagram handle, the Ae Dil Hai Mushkil director responded to SRK's post where he praised Homebound. He wrote, "Bhai, love you and thank you so much for supporting our film, means the world. So glad you watched it and giving you all the love right back @iamsrk."Take a look:

SRK praises Homebound

SRK had shared his heartfelt thoughts about Homebound on X (formerly Twitter). He wrote, “#Homebound is gentle, honest, and soulful,” and went on to add, “Lots of love and big hugs to the phenomenal team for creating something so human and engaging. You have won hearts worldwide by making something truly special!”

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About Homebound

Inspired by the real-life story of two best friends, Homebound has resonated deeply with audiences in India and abroad due to its gentle tone and sincere emotions. The film had its world premiere earlier this year at the prestigious Un Certain Regard section of the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, where it was lauded for its sensitive storytelling and heartfelt approach.Released in Indian cinemas in September, Homebound earned praise for its emotional depth and stellar performances by Ishaan Khatter, Janhvi Kapoor, and Vishal Jethwa. While the film didn’t have a strong theatrical run, its subsequent release on OTT platforms allowed a larger audience to experience it. Since then, it has garnered widespread acclaim and sparked meaningful discussions online.