Janhvi Kapoor, Ishaan Khatter- Vishal Jethwa’s Homebound Received Standing Ovation For 9 Minutes At Cannes 2025

Homebound, starring Ishaan Khatter, Janhvi Kapoor, and Vishal Jethwa, had been selected for the Un Certain Regard section at Cannes 2025. The atmosphere at the Film Festival was electric as the team behind the highly anticipated film Homebound received a standing ovation and widespread applause. The team, consisting of the lead actors, along with producer Karan Johar and director Neeraj Ghaywan, arrived at Cannes 2025.

Janhvi Kapoor, Ishaan Khatter- Vishal Jethwa’s Homebound Received Standing Ovation For 9 Minutes At Cannes 2025

The applause lasted for an impressive 9 minutes. The viewers were on their feet, expressing their admiration in a spontaneous gesture of appreciation. The reaction was loud and sustained, showcasing the profound impact Homebound had on both critics and attendees. The film, already creating waves on the festival circuit, was screened to an eager audience that responded passionately to its compelling narrative and outstanding performances.

Karan Johar and Ishaan Khatter were seen doing Namaste as an expression of gratitude to all the attendees. Kjo hugged Neeraj Ghaywan, the director, after this unforgettable achievement. Janhvi, Ishaan and Karan can be seen beaming with happiness. Dharma captioned their post, “9 minutes of pure love & applause! Team Homebound receiving all the appreciation at @festivaldecannes!”

About Homebound

Homebound is directed by Neeraj Ghaywan. It stars Janhvi, Ishaan, and Vishal in lead roles. It will be shown in the Un Certain Regard section at Cannes. The film is gaining international attention, especially because legendary filmmaker Martin Scorsese is the executive producer. The film is produced by Karan Johar, Adar Poonawalla, Apoorva Mehta, and Somen Mishra. The co-producers are Marijke de Souza and Melita Toscan Du Plantier. Neeraj’s last Cannes film, Masaan, was also shown in the same section back in 2015.

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