 "Hollywood legend Martin Scorsese hosts special screening of 'Homebound' in New York with Neeraj Ghaywan, Vishal Jethwa, and Ishaan Khatter")
Hollywood legend Martin Scorsese was the executive producer on this year’s critically acclaimed Homebound, starring Janhvi Kapoor, Vishal Jethwa, and Ishaan Khatter. It was directed by Neeraj Ghaywan. It happens to be India’s official entry to the Oscars this year. And Scorsese hosted a special screening of the film in New York with the cast and the director.
The official Instagram page of Dharma Productions posted- “A night to remember as the team of #Homebound is surrounded by love at the screening in NYC hosted by our executive producer, @martinscorsese_!"
What is the film all about?
Just like Masaan, the beauty of Homebound is how uncomfortable it could be as a watch. It’s a film that chronicles the struggles and sorrows of two men, their shattered and unfulfilled dreams, caste differences, and undying passion for what they aspire for.
The film sheds light on the lives of Shoaib (Ishaan Khatter), a Muslim, and Chandan (Vishal Jethwa), a Dalit, how they aspire to be police trainees and how destiny shackles their spirit. The film is set in a small North Indian village.
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Ghaywan re-shared a series of pictures from the red carpet with the cast and crew, along with a picture with Hollywood filmmaker Spike Lee on Instagram. “Chatted with @officialspikelee! Do The Right Thing, Malcolm X and Blackkklansman have been a huge inspiration to me. His oeuvre is a lesson in talking about oppression through cinema. More power to you, sir!” he wrote.
Homebound is the trump card of the year. Directed by Neeraj Ghaywan and starring Ishaan Khatter, Janhvi Kapoor, and Vishal Jethwa, this is a heartfelt drama that beautifully and even brutally encapsulates burning issues like caste politics, prejudices, untouchability, and the 2019 pandemic. And in the times of horror, Ghaywan’s film is also able to find time for humour.
Standing tall are the three central characters that are constantly tested by the sheer unpredictability of life. They say if you want to make god laugh, tell him your plans. Chandan and Shoaib, the characters hauntingly essayed by Jethwa and Khatter, do exactly that, and then life happens.