Following its Oscar shortlist nod, actor Ishaan Khatter has arrived in the United States to ramp up promotions for Homebound ahead of the January 22, 2026, nominations. The move highlights the film's momentum as the fifth Indian entry to reach this stage.
Ishaan Khatter kicked off 2026 with a January 2 flight to the US, intensifying promotional efforts for Neeraj Ghaywan's Homebound in the Best International Feature Film race.
Building on the film's Cannes and TIFF successes and critical acclaim for its themes of disparity—praised in performances by Khatter and Vishal Jethwa—Khatter recently won a Best Actor award in India's awards season.
His rising global profile includes a new role as campaign ambassador for Hugo Boss, marking him as the first Indian actor for a major European luxury brand.
This US visit underscores sustained momentum for Homebound's awards journey.
