India`s official Oscar entry Homebound has failed to secure a nomination at the 98th Academy Awards. The film, which had been considered a strong contender amid early buzz and much critical acclaim, was absent from the final list of nominees announced on Thursday. Actor Vishal Jethwa has expressed his disappointment after his movie got snubbed from the final Oscar list. In a social media post, Vishal has admitted to being heartbroken but has also mentioned that he feels proud.
Vishal Jethwa on Homebound’s Oscar snub
Sharing a heartfelt note on his social media account, Vishal wrote, “Homebound Oscars. Yes, we couldn’t make it to the Oscars nominations, and of course, it broke the hope we carried with us. But I believe failure is not when you fail; it’s when you don’t try. And the only thing the whole Homebound team did from the very first day was to just TRY.”
He added, “I am proud of the fact that we could make it to the top 15 and am fully satisfied with what we were able to do, having our name associated with the prestigious name called the Oscars. It’s more than what I ever imagined, desired, or deserved.”
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Expressing gratitude, Vishal wrote, “Will always be grateful to Jogi sir, Neeraj sir, and Karan sir. My love and respect to Ishaan, Janhvi, and my Homebound family. Thank you, BHAGWAN,” wrote Vishal while further penning a popular motivational couplet.
About Homebound’s Oscar nomination
Earlier, Homebound was shortlisted under the International Feature Film category at the upcoming Oscars, alongside entries from Argentina, Brazil, France, Germany, Iraq, Japan, Jordan, Norway, Palestine, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, and Tunisia. With its Oscar shortlist, Homebound also reached a rare milestone, becoming the fifth Indian film to be shortlisted for Best International Feature Film in the Academy Awards` 98-year history.
Recently, Homebound makers Karan Johar and director Neeraj Ghaywan had taken to their respective social media accounts to express admiration and gratitude for each other after their movie failed to make it to the Oscars.
For the uninitiated, Homebound stars actors Vishal Jethwa and Ishaan Khatter in lead roles, with Janhvi Kapoor making a cameo appearance.
