Homebound Director CLARIFIES Reports Of Real-Life Chandan's Family Receiving Only Rs 10000: Was A Small Token...

The recently released film Homebound has sparked conversations beyond the screen. Reports suggested that the real-life family of Chandan (Amrit Charan), whose story inspired the movie, was paid only Rs

10,000. Now, director Neeraj Ghaywan has stepped in to set the record straight, calling it a mere token amount he gave Amrit's father.Homebound Director Issues ClarificationTaking to his X handle, the filmmaker wrote, "Some of you have expressed concerns about reports claiming that the family whose life inspired Homebound was compensated with a mere ₹10,000—a shamefully low amount. I want to clarify that this sum was a small token I personally gave to Ram Charan ji (Amrit’s father) many years ago during my initial research, simply as a parting gesture."He further stated, "Please do not mistake this for the full extent of the compensation provided. Neither I, not the producers would ever reduce such a deeply personal story to such a pittance. The families’ contributions are invaluable and deeply meaningful to me. We have honoured their trust and stories with sincere respect and significant support. They have expressed their happiness with me about the same and I personally don’t want to mention the number because that would disrespect the bond I share with Amrit and Saiyub—the original heroes of Homebound."

Some of you have expressed concerns about reports claiming that the family whose life inspired Homebound was compensated with a mere ₹10,000—a shamefully low amount. I want to clarify that this sum was a small token I personally gave to Ram Charan ji (Amrit’s father) many years…

— Neeraj Ghaywan (@ghaywan) October 3, 2025

More About HomeboundHomebound stars Ishaan Khatter and Vishal Jethwa in key roles, with Janhvi Kapoor making a special appearance. After premiering at the Cannes Film Festival earlier this year, the film was selected as India’s official entry for the Oscars 2026.Released in theatres on September 26, it has won the hearts of moviegoers. The story follows two friends, Shoaib and Chandan, migrant workers whose lives are deeply impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. It is inspired by a 2020 New York Times article by journalist Basharat Peer.