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Khatter and Vishal Jethwa’s performances in Homebound are being widely appreciated by critics and audiences. Selected as India’s official entry for the 2026 Oscars, the film hit theatres this Friday after premiering at the Cannes Film Festival. And, it is receiving a lot of love online.Ishaan Khatter Shares BTS Pics With Vishal JethwaAmid the positive reviews, Ishaan took to his Instagram handle to share some behind-the-scenes photos with Jethwa and wrote, "Dosti amar rahe. Shoaib aur Chandan."
Fans took to the comments section to praise his performance. "What a brilliant choice for taking up Homebound and delivering the one of his career's best performance," wrote a user. Another commented, "Pulled off the role so well that it was soul-touching. Ishaan really deserves a National Award for this performance." A user penned, "@ishaankhatter you brought so much depth to the character, especially around the interval portion, it felt so real nd heartfelt! Hats off to ur craft."More About HomeboundThe film also features Janhvi Kapoor in a short role. It follows Ishaan’s Shoaib and Vishal’s Chandan as they deal with ambition, social prejudices, and friendship in Mapur. Chandan eventually clears the police exam, but Shoaib fails, putting a strain on their bond. Both face personal and professional struggles that test their dreams and determination.Directed by Neeraj Ghaywan, it is produced by Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions. Despite the positive reviews and buzz, the film had a slow start at the box office. It earned only Rs 30 lakh (early estimates) on Friday.Do you find this article useful?