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The search operations were carried out on Thursday at around 20 locations under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002
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Just In: Neeraj Ghaywans Homebound Selected As Indias Official Entry For The Oscars 2026
Big news coming in is that director Neeraj Ghaywan’s film Homebound has been selected as India’s official entry for the Oscars 2026 in the Best International Feature category. Produced by Dharma Productions, the film features Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa and Janhvi Kapoor.
N Chandra, the chairperson of the selection committee, said in a press conference in Kolkata, “It was a very difficult choice. There were films that touched the lives of people. We were not judges but coaches. We were searching for players who have made their mark.
The film was selected by a 12-member selection committee.
Reacting to it, producer Karan Johar said, “We are deeply honoured and humbled that HOMEBOUND has been selected as India’s official entry to the Academy Awards… Neeraj Ghaywan’s labour of love is sure to a find a home in a million hearts across the world.”
Neeraj Ghaywan added, “I’m deeply honoured that Homebound has been chosen as India’s official entry to the Oscars. Rooted in the love for our land and our people, it carries the essence of the home we all share. To take our stories to the world and represent India at one of the biggest global stages for cinema is both humbling and a matter of pride, and for this I’m deeply grateful.”
Homebound follows the journey of two friends, Mohammad Shoaib (Ishaan Khatter) and Chandan Kumar (Vishal Jethwa), as they prepare for police recruitment exams. Shoaib, employed as an office boy in an MNC, experiences discrimination due to his religion, while Chandan, a Dalit, is subjected to caste-based insults. Both individuals believe that securing a government job, especially one involving a uniform, will enable them to gain the respect that society has not given them. Janhvi Kapoor is also featured in the film, playing a friend of the two, a young PhD aspirant who is also dealing with her own set of restrictions.
The film premiered at Cannes and also won an award at the Toronto International Film Festival. The film is based on a true story that was originally recounted in a 2020 New York Times essay by Basharat Peer. This essay, titled “A Friendship, a Pandemic and a Death Beside the Highway,” tells the experiences of two migrant workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. The film marks Neeraj Ghaywan’s return to directing, a decade after his debut film, Masaan.
Homebound will be released in India on September 26.
Also Read: Ishaan Khatter and Vishal Jethwa’s Homebound Trailer Highlights Casteism Struggles
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Jr NTR Suffers Minor Injury Advised Rests for Two Weeks
Here’s some disappointing news for all the Jr NTR fans! The superstar who has been prepping up and sweating it out at the gym to sport a lean body for his upcoming film, Dragon, sustained minor injuries, recently. The actor was shooting a commercial for a clothing brand in Hyderabad.
Also Read: Video: Jr NTR’s Workout for Prashanth Neel’s Film Dragon Amazes Fans
Jr NTR sustained injuries on the sets of an ad commercial
Doctors advised two weeks rest
Jr NTR sustained injuries on the sets of an ad commercial. The actor was walking on the ramp floor… and the director couldn’t say ‘cut’ at the appropriate time as he was unsighted by the light effect. Jr NTR kept walking on the ramp that was reportedly 3 ft height, fell down and hurt himself. Although the injury was a minor one, the actor was advised to rest for two weeks as a precautionary measure. A statement from Jr NTR’s office read, “Mr. NTR sustained a minor injury today while shooting for an advertisement. On medical advice, he will be resting for the next couple of weeks to ensure a complete recovery. We would like to assure everyone that his condition is stable and there is no cause for concern. We sincerely request fans, media, and the public to refrain from any speculation.”
On medical advice, Jr NTR will be resting for two weeks to ensure a complete recovery
No updates till January 2026
As Jr NTR was preparing for a body transformation, the shooting of his upcoming film Dragon isn’t happening. The film unit is presently on a break, and director Prashanth Neel is likely to resume shooting after the actor’s body is transformed. This means, the shooting is expected to take place towards October end. Also, the makers decided not to give any updates regarding the film until January next year. Excess information about Dragon may backfire, and also till last month, Jr NTR was in the news for War 2, so the makers wanted to give a break. They wanted to focus on completing Dragon shooting and then turn the spotlight on promotions.