Ishaan Khatter, Janhvi Kapoor's Homebound to screen at Toronto Film Festival
The film has already made waves on the international scene, having premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in May 2025. It received an impressive nine-minute standing ovation, with images of a tearful Ghaywan circulating on social media, highlighting the emotional impact of the event.'Homebound' tells the story of two childhood friends from a small North Indian village who chase a police job to gain the dignity they have long been denied. As they draw closer to their goal, growing desperation begins to test their friendship's resilience. This narrative has already captivated audiences, securing legendary filmmaker Martin Scorsese as an executive producer.- EndsTrending Reel
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