Delve behind the scenes of India’s cinematic pride with [Team Homebound In Conversation w/ Gurinder Chadha] an exclusive panel discussion celebrating the acclaimed global run of the drama Homebound. Moderated by legendary British-Indian filmmaker Gurinder Chadha, the session features an academic chat on the film's production and cultural footprint. Mega-producer Karan Johar joins visionary director Neeraj Ghaywan and lead actors Ishaan Khatter and Vishal Jethwa to reflect on the film's massive success. The panel touches upon the emotional weight of bringing a real-life inspired narrative of marginalisation, caste, and friendship to global audiences following its world premiere at Cannes and its recognition as India's official entry for the 2026 Oscars. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7] During this deep-dive dialogue, the creators open up about how the project explores human dignity amidst the devastating backdrop of the 2020 national lockdown. Neeraj Ghaywan outlines how the creative process focused on challenging majoritarian structures through a lens of quiet empathy rather than divisive hate. Stars Ishaan and Vishal share their off-screen bonding experiences and how portraying these intensely layered characters pushed them to grow as individuals. Supported internationally by executive producer Martin Scorsese, the team discusses navigating the high-profile Oscar campaign across New York, Los Angeles, and London. This conversation stands as an inspiring masterclass for cinema lovers, showcasing the profound impact of raw, empathetic Indian independent filmmaking on the global stage. [1, 2, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11] * #Homebound * #KaranJohar * #NeerajGhaywan * #GurinderChadha * #IshaanKhatter * #VishalJethwa * #Oscars2026 * #IndianCinema * #DharmaProductions * #HomeboundCampaign