Filmmaker Geeta Gandbhir Earns Two Oscar Nominations, Comments on Homebound and BAFTA Win

Indian-American filmmaker Geeta Gandbhir received two Oscar nominations in 2026 for her documentaries The Perfect Neighbor and The Devil Is Busy, which address social issues like racial tensions and justice. Gandbhir, also an Oscar voter, praised the Indian film Homebound for its powerful storytelling despite it missing the final Oscar shortlist. She acknowledged the strong competition in international categories and celebrated fellow Indian filmmaker Lakshmipriya Devi's BAFTA win for Boong.