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Indian Cinema's Rise: Imtiaz Ali Cheers Homebound's Journey
22 Jan
Summary
- Imtiaz Ali believes Indian cinema is a global phenomenon.
- He praised Neeraj Ghaywan's film Homebound for reaching the Oscars shortlist.
- Ali expressed hope for future awards and continued global inspiration.

Director Imtiaz Ali has offered words of encouragement following the film Homebound's exit from the Oscars race, highlighting it as a milestone achieved by director Neeraj Ghaywan.
Ali stated that Indian cinema is a global phenomenon, increasingly watched and admired worldwide, with or without international awards. He congratulated Homebound for reaching the shortlist, calling it a wonderful film and expressing hope for future wins.
He specifically addressed Neeraj Ghaywan, noting that this is a significant achievement in his career. Ali wished Ghaywan and the film's team the best for future endeavors, reinforcing the idea that Indian cinema will continue to inspire globally, with the hope of receiving more awards.




