Janhvi Kapoor-Ishaan Khatter's Homebound to close Indian Film Festival of Melbourne
'Homebound' follows the journey of two childhood friends from northern India who dream of becoming police officers to escape poverty and change their lives. As their dreams begin to take shape, their friendship starts to flourish, highlighting the emotional cost of ambition and self-growth.Backed by a production team including Karan Johar, Adar Poonawalla, Apoorva Mehta, Somen Mishra, and co-producers Marijke deSouza and Melita Toscan du Plantier, the film also features Martin Scorsese as executive producer.IFFM 2025 will run from August 14 to 24 in Melbourne, featuring a wide range of screenings, red carpet events, engaging industry panels, and the much-anticipated IFFM Awards.- EndsTrending Reel
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