Martin Scorsese Turns Executive Producer for Homebound:
A legendary filmmaker from Hollywood, Mr. Martin Scorsese has joined as executive producer for Homebound, directed by National Award-winning director Neeraj Ghaywan. The film stars Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa, and Janhvi Kapoor, and is set to have its world premiere in the Un Certain Regard section at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, marking another proud moment for Indian cinema.
This will be Ghaywan’s return to the big screen and to Cannes, a decade after his debut film Masaan premiered at the festival and won two awards. Over the years, Masaan has been hailed as a classic film, so Homebound definitely stands out as one of the most awaited films of the year.
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Speaking about this remarkable collaboration, Martin Scorsese said, “I saw Neeraj’s first film Masaan in 2015, and I loved it. So when Mélita Toscan du Plantier sent me the project of his second film, I was curious. I loved the story, the culture, and was eager to help. Neeraj has created a beautifully crafted film that’s a significant contribution to Indian cinema. I am glad the movie is an official selection at Un Certain Regard in Cannes this year.”
An honour beyond words. Thank you, #MartinScorsese, for guiding HOMEBOUND with the grace and insight of a true master. Your support means the world to us. pic.twitter.com/ANDmIVol38
— Dharma Productions (@DharmaMovies) April 26, 2025
Karan Johar from Dharma Productions shared, “Homebound is an extraordinary confluence of talent, vision, and storytelling at its finest. Having Martin Scorsese, a true legend of cinema, lend his wisdom and support to Neeraj’s remarkable vision elevates our film to a rare artistic height. Neeraj Ghaywan continues to be one of the most authentic and insightful voices in Indian cinema today, and we are immensely proud to support him on this journey. With an incredibly gifted cast and the prestigious stage of Cannes, we eagerly look forward to sharing Homebound’s powerful story with audiences around the world.”
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The captain of the ship, Mr. Neeraj Ghaywan, added, “To have an icon like Mr. Scorsese lend his name to Homebound is an honor beyond words. I’m deeply grateful to our co-producer Melita Toscan, who introduced us to him. Mr. Scorsese mentored us through the screenplay and multiple rounds of editing. He listened with care, understood the cultural context, and offered thoughtful, incisive notes each time. His kindness and commitment are extraordinary, and having him nurture our film has been both a rare privilege and a profoundly humbling experience.”
Homebound has also secured French distribution through Ad Vitam, the acclaimed distributor behind celebrated international films, including Oscar winners A Fantastic Woman and Son of Saul, which also won the Grand Prix at Cannes.
A PROUD MOMENT for Indian Cinema! Dharma Productions and Neeraj Ghaywan's Homebound goes to Cannes 2025 —
Produced by Karan Johar, Adar Poonawalla, Apoorva Mehta, and Somen Mishra, with Marijke de Souza and Melita Toscan Du Plantier as co-producers, Homebound promises to continue Ghaywan’s exploration of human relationships and social landscapes in modern-day India.
With Scorsese’s support and being the only Indian film chosen for Cannes this year, the film is set to be an emotional and powerful movie that is sure to capture the attention of audiences around the world.
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