Ishaan Khatter has traveled to the United States to spearhead promotional efforts for his film 'Homebound,' which has been shortlisted for the Best International Feature Film category at the upcoming Academy Awards. The film, directed by Neeraj Ghaywan and also starring Janhvi Kapoor and Vishal Jethwa, has previously premiered at prestigious festivals like Cannes and TIFF. 'Homebound' marks a significant achievement as the fifth Indian film to reach this Oscar shortlist stage, with nominations to be announced on January 22, 2026.