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Karan Johar Celebrates Homebound's NYC Screening Hosted by Martin Scorsese
10 Nov, 2025
Summary
- Homebound, India's Oscar entry, screened in New York
- Screening hosted by legendary director Martin Scorsese
- Film's lead cast and director Neeraj Ghaywan attended
On November 10th, 2025, filmmaker Karan Johar shared his excitement about the screening of India's Oscar entry Homebound in New York City. The event was hosted by the legendary director Martin Scorsese, who served as the film's executive producer.
The screening was attended by the lead cast and director of Homebound, Neeraj Ghaywan. Johar took to his Instagram to express his appreciation for Scorsese's support, stating that "Taking our story of #Homebound across the continents and seas has been the most surreal journey...and this is another chapter of it!" He further added that the NYC screening, filled with friends and supporters, was a night to remember, and he felt "absolutely whole" knowing that the film is receiving the recognition it deserves.
Homebound, directed by Neeraj Ghaywan, revolves around two childhood friends from a small North Indian village who chase a police job that promises them the dignity they've long been denied. The film has already been screened at prestigious events like the Cannes Film Festival 2025, the Toronto International Film Festival, and the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne.
