Cannes-Premiered 'Homebound' Becomes India's Oscar Contender

Neeraj Ghaywan's film 'Homebound' has been selected as India's national submission to the Academy Awards, just a month after its shiny world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival. The film is now being screened for guests in Juhu, Mumbai, and the event has attracted a crowd of very familiar, very-online faces.

The premiere of 'Homebound' felt like stepping into an Instagram scroll, with people turning out to catch a glimpse of the highly anticipated film. The selection of 'Homebound' as India's Oscar contender has generated significant buzz in the industry, and the Juhu screening is the latest stop on the film's journey.

As the audience settled in to watch the movie, it was hard to keep one's eyes from resting on the very recognizable faces in the room. The screening has become a gathering point for the film's supporters and industry insiders, all eager to be a part of this momentous occasion for Indian cinema.