‘Homebound’ Stars Ishaan Khatter and Vishal Jethwa on Their Oscar Journey and Working With Martin Scorsese and Karan Johar

Key Highlights

• The film follows the friendship between two migrant workers navigating identity, displacement and the quest for dignity in India.
• Khatter, known for his work in “A Suitable Boy,” “The Perfect Couple” and “The Royals,” and Jethwa, who starred in “Salaam Venky” and “Mardaani 2,” both describe the production as transformative.
• Related Stories Awards HQ: Ariana Grande Packs CAA, Emma Stone Backs 'Bugonia,' Demi Moore Champions Kate Hudson and 20 Oscar Nomination Questions Trevor Noah to Host Grammy Awards ‘One Final Time’ “This film has changed me as a person, also as a professional,” says Jethwa.
• “When I see how much I’ve grown after doing this film, the way I used to look at society before and now, I see a lot of changes in a positive way.” Popular on Variety “It really feels like a film that has a very special air around it,” Khatter adds.
• “We worked on it with utmost sincerity, not for the rewards, but just to bring the story to life in the most authentic way.” That authenticity caught the attention of Scorsese, who came aboard as executive producer.