Latest news with #Homebound
News18
a day ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Janhvi Kapoor-Inshaan Khatter's Homebound Selected For The Toronto International Film Festival 2025
Karan Johar's Homebound is selected for the Toronto International Film Festival 2025 Gala Presentations and nominated at The Indian Film Festival of Melbourne. Ishaan Khatter and Janhvi Kapoor starrer 'Homebound" has been officially selected for the Toronto International Film Festival 2025 in the Gala Presentations category. Sharing the latest milestone of the movie on his Instagram, Karan Johar wrote, '#Homebound has been officially selected for the Toronto International Film Festival 2025 (@tiff_net) in the Gala Presentations category. Extremely thrilled and elated to be a part of this prestigious festival – another time for us at Dharma!!!" In addition to this, 'Homebound" has also been nominated at The Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2025. The drama, which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival, is in the running for 'Best Film' along with 'Kalki 2898 AD", 'L2: Empuraan", 'Maharaj", 'Meiyazhagan", 'Stree 2", and 'Superboys of Malegaon". 'Homebound" chronicles the journey of two childhood friends from a small village in North India, who dream of becoming police officers in the hope that the job will bring them the respect they so desired. However, to their surprise, the pressure and struggles of realizing their dreams end up creating problems in their friendship. Jointly produced by Karan Johar, Adar Poonawalla, Apoorva Mehta, and Somen Mishra under the banner of Dharma Productions, the project stars Ishaan Khatter as Mohammed Shoaib Ali, Janhvi Kapoor as Sudha Bharti, Vishal Jethwa as Chandan Kumar, and Harshika Parmar as Vaishali, Chandan's sister. Meanwhile, Chandan called working in Neeraj Ghaywan's directorial 'a dream". 'Working on Homebound has been nothing short of a dream. To collaborate with Neeraj Ghaywan sir, whose cinema I deeply respect, and under Dharma Productions, has been a milestone for me," he said. Prasing co-stars Janhvi and Ishaan, he added, 'Sharing screen space with Janhvi, Ishaan, and Vishal — actors with such distinct energies — elevated the experience. When you're surrounded by passionate storytellers, it sharpens your own craft. I'm not chasing stardom, but I know I'm walking the path with sincerity and fire. And when people like Neeraj sir trust your performance, it feels like you're not just acting — you're arriving." First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
News18
a day ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Ishaan Khatter Isn't Just Building Abs, He Is ‘Aura Farming' At The Gym
Ishaan Khatter was seen engaging in the challenging Ab wheel rollout exercise. Ishaan Khatter is known for his dedication to fitness, and his social media is proof. His posts often offer a glimpse into his intense workout routines. Most recently, the actor shared another video from one of his gym sessions, and this one, interestingly, ties directly into the concept of 'aura farming." On his Instagram, Ishaan Khatter shared a video featuring him amidst his gym session. Dressed in a blue sleeveless vest, a pair of comfortable pants, and white sneakers, the actor was seen engaging in the challenging Ab Wheel Rollout Exercise, which targets the abdominal muscles, works the lower back, shoulders, and arms, and improves core strength and stability. He can be seen holding the ab wheel with handles on either side in his hands while extending his body forward and backwards. In this way, he engages the core muscles to control the movement. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ishaan (@ishaankhatter) Reacting to his video, actress Gautami Kapoor penned, 'This is just too good !!!" Meanwhile, one of his fans wrote, 'He's a legendary gym guy." Another mentioned, 'Proper core engagement there." Someone said, 'This is so impressive." 'Most people watching this might not realise how incredibly tough this is. How much sweat, sacrifice, and silent battles it took to reach this level of fitness. But I do. What you've achieved isn't just physical, it's mental, emotional, and deeply inspiring. So proud of you," read a heartfelt comment from one of his ardent fans. Coming to Ishaan's professional front, the actor recently won many hearts with his impeccable acting skills in the web series, The Royals, co-starring Bhumi Pednekar. Besides this, he appeared in Neeraj Ghaywan's Homebound, alongside Vishal Jethwa, which even marked its presence at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival 2025. Looking ahead, the actor has reportedly been roped in as a cast member in Gully Boy 2. Although not much is confirmed by the makers or the actor, it was his close friend Siddhant Chaturvedi who revealed the development. In an interview with Hesha Chimah, the actor accidentally (on purpose) revealed that Ishaan is on board for Gully Boy 2, suggesting an unexpected sequel crossover between the two. FYI: Siddhant is set to star in Dhadak 2, a sequel to the movie which starred Ishaan. First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Vishal Jethwa shares what he is seeking as an artiste
Actor Vishal Jethwa , who has been nominated for Best Actor at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne, has shared what he is seeking as an artiste. The actor has been nominated for his work in 'Homebound', directed by Neeraj Ghaywan , who is known for 'Masaan'. The film earlier received a 9-minute standing ovation at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival. Talking about his pursuit as an artiste, the actor told IANS, "I want people to trust me more and give me more opportunities to do different kinds of cinema. Now that I have done many artistic films and have done performance-oriented work, I want to work in the commercial zone. I want to do romantic comedy". He further mentioned, "I want to do a historical role in a classic Sanjay Leela Bhansali film. And I don't want to leave any other role that can bring my acting to people's attention. I think this is it. This is what the artiste inside me wants". With constant recognition and honour for his work, how does he feel with such massive validation? He said, "I want to become a versatile actor. Today, I go to many places and see that I am known for good performances, I am known for my craft. Whenever people praise me, they praise my work. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like This Could Be the Best Time to Trade Gold in 5 Years IC Markets Learn More Undo After that, they know who Vishal is. I am very happy about this. I take this very positively and it boosts my confidence". "This validation, meeting people face to face, without asking, earning this, that you have never spoken about this and people are telling you that, 'Vishal, you are such a versatile actor'. Hearing this from people face to face feels like a blessing. And it feels like the hard work you have done is paying off. The hard work you have done, God is giving you all the results. 'Homebound' is produced by Karan Johar . Ishaan Khatter & Janhvi Kapoor's 'Homebound' To Be Screened at Toronto Int'l Film Festival
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
I never thought ill of him: Vishal Jethwa on ignoring 'Homebound' co-star Ishaan Khatter at Cannes '25
Actor Vishal Jethwa has broken his silence on the backlash he and actress Janhvi Kapoor received for reportedly ignoring Ishaan Khatter during an interview regarding the global premiere of the film 'Homebound' at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival. Actor Vishal Jethwa has broken his silence on the backlash he and actress Janhvi Kapoor received for reportedly ignoring Ishaan Khatter during an interview about their global premiere of the film 'Homebound' at the Cannes Film Festival 2025. Vishal Jethwa is one of the emerging stars of Indian who got his breakthrough with his negative role in RMukerji's 'Mardaani 2', released in 2019. Though this film became a domestic hit, the global fame for the actor was yet to come, as his performance was reportedly overshadowed by superstar Rani Mukerji's powerful portrayal of a cop. Neeraj Ghaywan 's 'Homebound' served as the perfect platform for the actor to showcase his work on global platforms after it was nominated in the Un Certain Regard award category at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival. Along with him, the movie also starred Janhvi Kapoor and Ishaan Khatter in the lead roles. With fame, the 'Mardaani 2' actor also came under the radar of controversy when he was seen talking to co-star Janhvi Kapoor while sitting next to Ishaan Khatter, who was giving an interview to a journalist about the 'Homebound' nomination at Cannes 2025. It led to several media reports stating that the Vishal allegedly ignored Ishaan during the Cannes premiere. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Write Better, Work Smarter With This Desktop App Grammarly Install Now Undo The actor has now opened up about the viral video and clarified that he harbours no ill feelings towards his co-star, Ishaan Khatter. While talking to ANI, Vishal Jethwa cleared the air around the reports of a tiff between him and his 'Homebound' co-star Ishaan Khatter. When asked about the possible tension between him and Ishaan, the actor disagreed with such rumours. He went on to praise his co-star's dedication to work and cinema, saying that he "looks up to him" and is "inspired" by his commitment to the craft. "There is nothing like this. I never thought ill of him (Ishaan). We are good well-wishers of each other, and I look up to Ishaan. I learn a lot from him, and I was inspired by his work after watching it. In fact, when we completed the film, I wondered how Ishaan remained dedicated to his craft. I learnt a lot from him," said Vishal Jethwa. While addressing the rumours, the 'Mardaani 2' actor said that he doesn't believe in competition because, according to him, it is a "never-ending game." "I am not competitive in real life. It's not a good feeling to constantly ponder how I can pass others or how I can beat them. It's a never-ending game," said Vishal Jethwa. As for his future plans, the actor wants to "sustain" his current position in Bollywood and just wishes to "move forward" with good films. "I have held a very satisfactory position for many years. I am very content. I am so proud of myself. I just hope that I can sustain my current position. I want to move forward. I will move forward a lot," concluded Jethwa. Vishal Jethwa has been nominated for the Best Actor Award at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne, along with the film being nominated to be screened there. The Film festival is set to take place from August 14. The film will also be screened at the Toronto Film Festival 2025. 'Homebound' also received a nine-minute-long standing ovation at the Cannes Film Festival 2025. Vishal Jethwa described the breakout success of 'Homebound' and receiving global fame as one of the "rare opportunities" in an actor's life. "I just hope that whatever things are coming in front of me, I should enjoy it as much as possible and experience it as much as possible. Because this is happening for the first time in my life, and such an opportunity doesn't come every time," said Vishal Jethwa. 'Homebound' revolves around two childhood friends from a small North Indian village who 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, as Variety describes it. Director Neeraj Ghaywan described 'Homebound' as "a deeply personal story about friendship, dignity, and survival." "It's about people who are often unseen, and the quiet strength they carry in a world that rarely pauses for them," said the director, adding that he hopes the film "helps us look closer--with empathy--and see what we've been conditioned to ignore." Legendary filmmaker Martin Scorsese serves as an executive producer on the film.
Canada News.Net
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Canada News.Net
I never thought ill of him: Vishal Jethwa on ignoring 'Homebound' co-star Ishaan Khatter at Cannes '25
New Delhi [India], July 17 (ANI): Actor Vishal Jethwa has broken his silence on the backlash he and actress Janhvi Kapoor received for reportedly ignoring Ishaan Khatter during an interview about their global premiere of the film 'Homebound' at the Cannes Film Festival 2025. Vishal Jethwa is one of the emerging stars of Indian who got his breakthrough with his negative role in Rani Mukerji's 'Mardaani 2', released in 2019. Though this film became a domestic hit, the global fame for the actor was yet to come, as his performance was reportedly overshadowed by superstar Rani Mukerji's powerful portrayal of a cop. Neeraj Ghaywan's 'Homebound' served as the perfect platform for the actor to showcase his work on global platforms after it was nominated in the Un Certain Regard award category at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival. Along with him, the movie also starred Janhvi Kapoor and Ishaan Khatter in the lead roles. With fame, the 'Mardaani 2' actor also came under the radar of controversy when he was seen talking to co-star Janhvi Kapoor while sitting next to Ishaan Khatter, who was giving an interview to a journalist about the 'Homebound' nomination at Cannes 2025. It led to several media reports stating that the Vishal allegedly ignored Ishaan during the Cannes premiere. The actor has now opened up about the viral video and clarified that he harbours no ill feelings towards his co-star, Ishaan Khatter. While talking to ANI, Vishal Jethwa cleared the air around the reports of a tiff between him and his 'Homebound' co-star Ishaan Khatter. When asked about the possible tension between him and Ishaan, the actor disagreed with such rumours. He went on to praise his co-star's dedication to work and cinema, saying that he 'looks up to him' and is 'inspired' by his commitment to the craft. 'There is nothing like this. I never thought ill of him (Ishaan). We are good well-wishers of each other, and I look up to Ishaan. I learn a lot from him, and I was inspired by his work after watching it. In fact, when we completed the film, I wondered how Ishaan remained dedicated to his craft. I learnt a lot from him,' said Vishal Jethwa. While addressing the rumours, the 'Mardaani 2' actor said that he doesn't believe in competition because, according to him, it is a 'never-ending game.' 'I am not competitive in real life. It's not a good feeling to constantly ponder how I can pass others or how I can beat them. It's a never-ending game,' said Vishal Jethwa. As for his future plans, the actor wants to 'sustain' his current position in Bollywood and just wishes to 'move forward' with good films. 'I have held a very satisfactory position for many years. I am very content. I am so proud of myself. I just hope that I can sustain my current position. I want to move forward. I will move forward a lot,' concluded Jethwa. Vishal Jethwa has been nominated for the Best Actor Award at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne, along with the film being nominated to be screened there. The Film festival is set to take place from August 14. The film will also be screened at the Toronto Film Festival 2025. 'Homebound' also received a nine-minute-long standing ovation at the Cannes Film Festival 2025. Vishal Jethwa described the breakout success of 'Homebound' and receiving global fame as one of the 'rare opportunities' in an actor's life. 'I just hope that whatever things are coming in front of me, I should enjoy it as much as possible and experience it as much as possible. Because this is happening for the first time in my life, and such an opportunity doesn't come every time,' said Vishal Jethwa. 'Homebound' revolves around two childhood friends from a small North Indian village who 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, as Variety describes it. Director Neeraj Ghaywan described 'Homebound' as 'a deeply personal story about friendship, dignity, and survival.' 'It's about people who are often unseen, and the quiet strength they carry in a world that rarely pauses for them,' said the director, adding that he hopes the film 'helps us look closer--with empathy--and see what we've been conditioned to ignore.'
