Actor Ishaan Khatter has traveled to the US to promote his film 'Homebound' for the 98th Academy Awards, where it is shortlisted for Best International Feature Film. The film, directed by Neeraj Ghaywan and also starring Janhvi Kapoor and Vishal Jethwa, previously premiered at the Cannes Film Festival and has garnered critical acclaim. Khatter expressed pride in the film's humane storytelling and its rare achievement for Indian cinema on the global stage, with nominations to be announced on January 22, 2026.