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Homebound by Neeraj Ghaywan closed IFFM 2025, winning Best Film and Best Director. Starring Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa, Janhvi Kapoor, it earned a standing ovation in Melbourne.
Homeboud, directed by Neeraj Ghaywan, stars Janhvi Kapoor, Ishaan Khatter and Vishal Jethwa
The Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) 2025 came to a spectacular close with the official screening of Homebound, directed by the National Award-winning filmmaker Neeraj Ghaywan. The film, produced by Dharma Productions, stars Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa, and Janhvi Kapoor, and captivated audiences at the grand Closing Night of the festival. The film even won two major awards at the festivals awards this year including Best Film and Best Director award.
The Closing Night saw packed auditoriums with two screenings of the film owing to the massive anticipation to watch the film amongst Australian audiences. The heartfelt storytelling and powerful performances struck a deep chord with the audience, culminating in a standing ovation as the credits rolled.
Speaking about the the films award film, Neeraj Ghaywan shared, “To bring Homebound to Melbourne, and to win these two awards is extremely special. To be in a room full of such diverse people feels truly incredible. One feels so special to see the Australian government and ministers doing so much for this festival, i have never seen such kind of support anywhere else in the world.
Festival Director Mitu Bhowmik Lange added, “We could not have imagined a more powerful and fitting way to close IFFM 2025 than with Neeraj Ghaywan’s Homebound. The film embodies everything we celebrate at this festival—fearless storytelling, stellar performances, and narratives that are both deeply personal and universally relatable. Watching the audience rise to their feet in applause was a moment of pride not just for the team of Homebound, but for Indian cinema as a whole. This year’s edition has been about honoring stories that spark empathy and conversation, and Homebound is exactly that kind of story.”
With Homebound closing the curtains on yet another successful edition, IFFM 2025 reaffirmed its reputation as the leading international platform for Indian cinema, bridging cultures and audiences through powerful storytelling.
Shreyanka Mazumdar is Chief Sub Editor of the entertainment team at News18. With an unbridled passion for all things Bollywood, she loves deep-diving into the glitz and glamour of the entertainment world, bring…Read More
Shreyanka Mazumdar is Chief Sub Editor of the entertainment team at News18. With an unbridled passion for all things Bollywood, she loves deep-diving into the glitz and glamour of the entertainment world, bring… Read More
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