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The Print
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Print
Indian filmmaker Neeraj Ghaywan's ‘Homebound' receives 9-minute standing ovation at 78th Cannes
The premiere of 'Homebound' at the Debussy Theatre was attended by Ghaywan as well as the star cast — Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa and Janhvi Kapoor. They were joined by producer Karan Johar as well as Apoorva Mehta and Somen Mishra, his colleagues from Dharma. Ghaywan's directorial debut 'Masaan' also premiered in the same category at Cannes in 2015. New Delhi: Filmmaker Neeraj Ghaywan's second feature film 'Homebound' on Wednesday earned a nine-minute standing ovation at the 78th Cannes Film Festival where the movie was screened in the Un Certain Regard segment. Khatter said it has been a pleasure to work with a filmmaker like Ghaywan. 'He is somebody I have loved and admired for many years… It's an honest and sincere effort of making a film with a human beating heart. I hope all of you enjoy it. I hope the film speaks for itself,' he said. Jethwa said 'Homebound' feels like a step forward for 'all of us'. 'I'm incredibly happy that we're representing India with our film 'Homebound.' None of this would've been possible without your support, so thank you so much. I'm proud to be standing here and share the stage alongside these amazing actors and our director,' he added. After the screening, Dharma Productions shared a video from the premiere that showed the 'Homebound' team receiving applause from the audience. '9 minutes of pure love & applause! Team 'Homebound' receiving all the appreciation at @Festival_Cannes,' the studio posted. In the short clip, Johar and Ghaywan are also seen sharing a warm hug. Prior to the screening, the team of 'Homebound' appeared for a photocall. While Khatter opted for a brown two-piece suit with a white shirt, Kapoor wore an ensemble by designer Anamika Khanna. Johar chose an all-black suit from late couturier Rohit Bal's label and Jethwa wore a chequered grey-black suit. 'Homebound', which is executive produced by Hollywood legend Martin Scorsese, revolves around two childhood friends played by Khatter and Jethwa. The official synopsis of the film reads: 'Two childhood friends from a small North Indian village chase a police job that promises them the dignity they've long been denied. But as they inch closer to their dream, mounting desperation threatens the bond that holds them together.' On Tuesday evening, the director appeared on the Cannes red carpet along with the film's cast and Johar. For the red carpet, Khatter was dressed in a deep Bordeaux velvet bandhgala designed by Gaurav Gupta. Jethwa, also known for films such as 'Mardaani 2' and 'Salaam Venky', chose a black power suit with jewelled shoulder pads by London-based menswear designer Kaushik Velendra. He completed his look with a golden dragon as a neck piece. Kapoor, who plays a pivotal role in 'Homebound', opted for a rose-coloured custom-made Tarun Tahiliani ensemble featuring a handwoven real tissue skirt and corset, specially crafted in Banares. Johar was dressed in a custom ensemble designed by his friend and celebrity favourite Manish Malhotra. Socialite Natasha Poonawalla, the wife of film's co-producer Adar Poonawalla, also graced the red carpet. She walked hand-in-hand with Johar, wearing a Dior ensemble. The Cannes Film Festival will conclude on Saturday. PTI RDS RB BK BK This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content. Also Read: 'You've put on a bit of weight though'—how this film on mother-daughter bond begins
Time of India
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Homebound' star Janhvi Kapoor stuns in a 1957 haute couture dress at the Cannes Film Festival 2025
Acing the style game at the Cannes Film Festival 2025 , Janhvi Kapoor had a perfectly stunning 'IT Girl' moment in a haute couture dress at the press event of her film 'Homebound,' which received a 9-minute standing ovation from the audience. Janhvi Kapoor in haute couture dress Following the royally chic look at the red carpet with the designs by Anamika Khanna and Tarun Tahiliani , Kapoor wore a 1957 Dior haute couture black slub silk dress. Channelling the inner elegance and an old-Hollywood aura, Janhvi wore a figure-fit dress, along with a pair of long, hand gloves. With a silver brooch at the middle of the dress, the old-school bun, and minimalistic jewellery of diamond-studded earrings, the 28-year-old gave the sophisticated '50s look like never before. The non-minimalistic makeup added all the drama to complete the ensemble. With the exquisite stroke of eyeliner and putting on the prettiest shade of lip gloss, Janhvi knows how to turn heads. 'Homebound' receives a laud Meanwhile, Filmmaker Neeraj Ghaywan 's second feature film, 'Homebound,' received a heartwarming 9-minute standing ovation at the Cannes Film Festival 2025. The film's world premiere was screened at the Un Certain Regard segment at the Debussy Theatre. The premiere of Homebound at the 78th edition of the Cannes Film Festival was attended by the director Neeraj Ghaywan and the star cast, including Janhvi Kapoor, Ishaan Khatter , and Vishal Jethwa , along with the producer Karan Johar and his two peers, Apporva Mehta and Somen Mishra. In a video shared by Karam Johar's Dharma Productions on X, the caption reads, '9 minutes of pure love & applause! Team Homebound receiving all the appreciation at @Festival_Cannes!' Johar and Ghaywan were emotionally embracing each other after breaking down over the overwhelming response to the film. Kapoor and Khatter seemed teary-eyed as the audience applauded the film. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
News18
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Homebound FIRST Review Out: Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa Shine In Ghaywan's Moving Cannes Film
Last Updated: Homebound Movie Review: Variety commended both Ishaan and Vishal's work, noting their 'immensely endearing and unpredictable performances.' Neeraj Ghaywan's highly anticipated second feature Homebound had its world premiere at the 78th Cannes Film Festival in the Un Certain Regard section and received a rousing nine-minute standing ovation. The screening took place at the Debussy Theatre and was attended by Ghaywan along with lead actors Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa and Janhvi Kapoor. The team was also joined by producer Karan Johar and his Dharma Productions colleagues, Apoorva Mehta and Somen Mishra. The first review of Homebound is now out, and it offers high praise for the film, particularly for its emotional depth and the performances of its leading men. Variety commended both Ishaan and Vishal's work, noting their 'immensely endearing and unpredictable performances." Homebound follows best friends Shoaib (Ishaan Khatter), a Muslim, and Chandan (Vishal Jethwa), a Dalit, as they chase their dream of becoming police trainees, hoping the uniform will shield them from caste and religious discrimination. After a year of silence from the government, their ambitions hang in limbo, straining their finances and hopes. Set in a small North Indian village, the film explores their emotional and social struggles. While Shoaib struggles to support his ailing father, Chandan enrolls in college, partly to stay close to Sudha (Janhvi Kapoor), a fellow Dalit from a slightly better-off family. However, Janhvi Kapoor's portrayal of Sudha received a mixed response. The review noted, 'Unfortunately, unlike her 'Dhadak' co-star Khatter, Kapoor (who was similarly raised in the Hindi film industry) hasn't yet learned to shed the enunciations and gestures that suggest someone who was raised in a major city, surrounded by wealth. This makes Sudha's dynamic with Chandan play like the kind of inter-class or inter-caste romance typical of Indian dramas, despite what's actually intended." The review went on to say that Kapoor's disconnect from her character appears only in a few scenes and is somewhat offset by the limited scope of her role. 'However, this disconnect is limited to only a handful of scenes, since Kapoor's role is truncated to the point of feeling perfunctory. It's the movie's only major flaw, but it works in its favour, allowing the leading duo the lion's share of the runtime," it added. Despite this, Homebound has been hailed as a moving and impactful film. Variety concluded, 'It's a film of great tragedy, but one so rooted in beating humanity that you can't help but be left furious, in addition to teary-eyed." The film marks Neeraj Ghaywan's return to Cannes after his debut Masaan received international acclaim in 2015. With Homebound, he appears to have once again struck a powerful emotional chord with global audiences. First Published:
News18
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Janhvi Questioned Her Privilege On Homebound Set, Says Ghaywan: 'She's Been Heavily Trolled...'
Last Updated: Karan Johar, who has worked closely with Janhvi Kapoor since her debut, said Homebound proved to be a therapeutic process for the actor. Janhvi Kapoor's performance in Neeraj Ghaywan's Homebound has been met with critical acclaim, receiving a rousing nine-minute standing ovation at its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival. The film was screened at the Debussy Theatre on Wednesday and was attended by Ghaywan, lead actors Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa and Janhvi, along with producer Karan Johar and his Dharma Productions team, including Apoorva Mehta and Somen Mishra. For Kapoor, Homebound was more than just another film. Portraying Sudha, a Dalit girl in a North Indian village, pushed her into uncharted territory both emotionally and socially. Director Neeraj Ghaywan, known for his sensitive storytelling and strong social commentary, was vocal about the transformation he witnessed in her. 'She's been maligned publicly and heavily trolled, but when people see this film and her true potential, they'll wake up to see she's really made of something else," Ghaywan told Variety. He shared that during the film's preparation, Kapoor began reflecting on her own background and privilege. 'She started questioning her own privilege. I gave her Ambedkar's 'Annihilation of Caste' to read, and she went into a rabbit hole of trying to understand the glaring differences that we live with together," he said. Karan Johar, who has worked closely with Kapoor since her debut, said Homebound proved to be a therapeutic process for the actor. What began as a 10-day workshop with Ghaywan for a shelved project turned into an experience of personal growth. 'She felt she was in 10 days of therapy with Neeraj, and she felt healed as a result," Johar said. 'Even now, she says those seven or eight days spent on the sets of Homebound will be her best days spent on a film set. She felt she wasn't really acting but going through some sort of personal catharsis." Set in a rural North Indian village, Homebound centres on two best friends Shoaib (Ishaan Khatter), a Muslim, and Chandan (Vishal Jethwa), a Dalit, who dream of becoming police officers. As they await responses from the government after passing their entrance tests, they are forced to confront social, economic and personal barriers. While Shoaib struggles to care for his ailing father, Chandan joins college, in part to stay close to Sudha (Janhvi Kapoor), a fellow Dalit from a slightly more stable family background. First Published:
GMA Network
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
Lav Diaz's 'Magellan' starring Gael Garcia Bernal earns 5-minute standing ovation in Cannes
Lav Diaz's "Magellan," which was presented at the 78th Cannes Film Festival as part of its Cannes Premiere Selection, earned a five-minute standing ovation after it was shown at the Debussy Theatre in the Croissette. Starring no less than award-winning Hollywood actor Gael Garcia Bernal as the Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan, who died in the Philippines in 1521, the film by the trailblazing Filipino auteur paints an intimate, artistic, and haunting portrait of a man facing his own demons. Known for his long feature films, Diaz trims the film into barely three hours and after eight years of research, makes a bold statement that "there is no Lapu-lapu." "We need to start discussing that. I'm not saying that I am right, but I think I'm near the truth on that. I can challenge anybody. I am sure it is going to be controversial in our country, but kailangan. We need to have a dialogue about the past," he explained in our exclusive interview right after the screening here in Cannes. "The biggest pathology of the Filipino is our mythmaking. We need to re-examine our past continually," he added. Photo by Hazel Orencio The film retraces Magellan's final months leading to his death on Mactan Island in April 1521. The artistically well-made film also faced challenges not only with the natural elements of water, wind, and fire but more. "Lahat ng hirap ginawa namin. We worked on it for eight years. So, the research, the negotiations with the production people, both from Europe and in the Philippines. So, it was like Magellan. It was a journey. How do we get there? That was the challenge," he said. So, what did he discover more about Magellan in his eight years of research, we asked. "We need to go back," Diaz said. "There's a need to re-examine the past. And it's emblematic of the ailment of our culture. If we don't go back, it will be a great cultural debacle. We should go back, examine our past, re-examine and re-examine it. Kailangan nating makilala ang bayan natin, ang pagkatao natin, ang daming pagkakamali. Mythmaking ang sakit ng buhay natin." He said, "We need to talk to people. We need to be truthful and authentic about the past. When we were pintados, we were naked. We were pure. We need to go back." As for working with Bernal, he said, "He was great. Talagang he was into it. He was doing method acting then. Look at him now. He is so different. He was Magellan. He is Magellan. We got there—from the mud, to the mosquitoes, to the dirty waters. We are now here." Bernal, for his part, told us how he dealt with the rains while they were filming it in the Philippines. "There was a lot of rain all the time, but that was hey, it's part of the ecosystem. It's part of the beauty of the Philippines. When we were shooting in Sampaloc we had a beautiful time there with the great actors. So, it was fantastic to be there. We had a really good time there and we had a lot of the pancit, ube, keso, and pandesal." As for working with Diaz for the first time, he said, "It was really amazing and nice. We really had a good time with him. It was so interesting." The other members of the talented cast included Angela Azevedo (Beatriz, Magellan's wife), Amado Arjay Babon (Enrique), Bong Cabrera (Raja Kulambo), Ronnie Lazaro (Raja Humabon), Hazel Orencio (Reyna Juana), among others. Photo by Hazel Orencio Producer Paul Soriano, who is a big supporter of Diaz, said of the five-minute standing ovation, "It's a great feeling. When you're able to be part of a great experience, and in this case working with Lav again, it is great to see Lav being the captain of the ship. Now, here we are in Cannes with 'Magellan.' We couldn't be happier to represent the Philippines as always." "Magellan" is the only Filipino feature film showing in Cannes this year. Soriano proudly said, "I know, that's fantastic. Anytime the work we do back home is recognized outside the country, it's always an honor. It's great to be here in Cannes. The cinema is serious business here. It's great to see sold-out cinemas, the big screen, everyone just enjoying movies. Look, it's already almost two in the morning and we're still here enjoying cinema, so it's a fantastic experience." So what were the challenges he encountered as a producer, we asked. "Oh, every time I produce a film, the challenges are endless, but it's the passion that keeps me going. And working with a captain like Lav, getting to work with Gael, who's just as professional and we were able to also collaborate with Portugal and Spain. "So, it was really fantastic. And of course, the support back in the Philippines with the people really supporting the film. We also shot a lot back in the Philippines, in particular in Sampaloc, Quezon. So, we were there, and it's well put together. And finally, the movie is out. "I guess just like every other successful journey, you need to have a great team, and I think that's what we had in this film." So, does he see more collaborations with international productions in the future? "I think definitely where cinema is today, it's more global than ever. And the Filipinos are worldwide talents. Lav has always been championing our films ever since and getting to work with an international star like Gael was also very eye-opening. And yeah, it's something I'd love to do more of, tell more stories about the Philippines to the world. It's a dream. And it's always great to be living in that dream." Photo by Hazel Orencio Soriano was also all praises for working with Bernal. He said, "Working with Gael, I learned that he is the ultimate professional. You could see how serious he is about his craft. It's not easy for someone like Gael to just come to the Philippines and get into it, and he was just so immersive, working with Lav. "They had camaraderie. It was a joy to produce, and we would have many conversations on the phone or through text messages, making sure that he was as comfortable as he could be to be able to portray Magellan because it's a difficult role, and for him to be also in unfamiliar surroundings. "I was just always telling him to embrace it because Magellan was always after the unknown, and he did fantastically. Lav captured his character very well. It's something very unique and interesting. Hopefully, people back home will enjoy it. "Gael enjoyed it in the Philippines. He actually came back twice. We shot the first leg, and we shot the second leg, And I know he wants to come back again, hopefully when the film premieres in the Philippines. "I'd love to invite Gael to come over and experience more Filipino food, the Filipino hospitality, of course, and the people who are behind the film. I mean the Filipino team, the Filipino crew, and some of the executives who helped bring the film together. "I'd like to thank, actually, Senator Loren Legarda. She was one of the executive producers who was just a champion of Philippine cinema and the arts back home. So, I know she's very excited to bring the film back home and to show it to all the Filipinos. And we're very excited to actually bring Magellan home very soon. Hopefully, sometime this year. And yeah, we're just very excited for our kababayans to also watch the movie." This is obviously the "short" version of Lav, we pointed out. So, is he planning to do the longer nine-hour version, which he originally planned? "This is the Cannes premiere version. You know how Lav is. It's always evolving, right? So, he does want to revisit it. There are still more stories about the journey that he wants to tell. And I'll leave it up to Lav because he's the master at that." —MGP, GMA Integrated News
