Starring
Ishaan
Khatter,
Janhvi
Kapoor
and
Vishal
Jethwa
in
pivotal
roles,
Homebound
continues
to
receive
widespread
appreciation
for
its
moving
narrative,
emotional
resonance
and
strong
social
commentary.
Over
the
years,
Ishaan
Khatter
has
evolved
far
beyond
his
early
image
as
a
heartthrob,
carving
a
space
for
himself
as
one
of
the
most
promising
and
versatile
actors
of
his
generation.
With
a
body
of
work
spanning
both
cinema
and
OTT
platforms,
he
has
consistently
showcased
remarkable
range.
His
nuanced
performance
in
Neeraj
Ghaywan’s
Homebound
has
further
cemented
his
standing
as
a
serious
performer.
The
film,
which
released
in
theatres
on
September
26,
has
struck
a
deep
chord
with
audiences
across
the
country.
Praised
for
its
layered
storytelling
and
emotional
depth,
Homebound
has
been
steadily
earning
positive
word
of
mouth.
Among
the
ensemble
cast,
Ishaan’s
portrayal
has
emerged
as
a
clear
highlight,
drawing
praise
from
both
critics
and
fans
alike.
The
actor
has
been
actively
sharing
these
heartfelt
reactions
on
social
media,
expressing
gratitude
for
the
overwhelming
love
coming
his
way.
On
Wednesday
morning,
Ishaan
reshared
a
particularly
moving
fan
review
that
lauded
him
as
“THE
best
actor
in
the
industry.”
The
fan
posted
a
still
featuring
Ishaan
Khatter
and
Vishal
Jethwa
from
the
film
and
wrote,
“Watching
a
movie
is
a
very
personal
experience
for
me.
Homebound
has
affected
me
deeply.
I
cried
thinking
about
the
long
journeys
home
during
Covid-
the
lives
in
transit,
the
ones
that
didn’t
make
it
back.
It
made
me
grateful,
in
the
deepest
way,
for
the
fact
that
I
did.”
She
went
on
to
add,
“I
think
Ishaan
Khatter
is
THE
best
we
have
in
the
industry
right
now.
His
talent
is
unfathomable.
Epitome
of
raw,
powerful,
beautiful
cinema!”
As
he
prepares
to
step
into
2026,
Ishaan
Khatter
recently
reflected
on
a
landmark
year
filled
with
professional
milestones
and
immense
audience
support.
Taking
to
Instagram,
the
actor
shared
a
year-end
recap
featuring
20
photos
and
videos
capturing
some
of
his
most
memorable
moments
from
2025.
Among
them
was
the
highlight
of
Homebound
making
it
to
the
Oscars.
In
his
caption,
Ishaan
wrote,
“What
a
year
this
has
been.
I
tried
summarising
it
in
20
slides,
but
could
not
manage.
Blessed
and
grateful
to
all
of
you
for
the
unbelievable
love
you
have
given
me.
तहे
दिल
से
शुक्रिया।
Now
moving
forward
with
so
much
fire
in
my
belly.
Have
lots,
lots,
lots
more
to
give.
Let’s
go
to
2026,
bring
it
all.
I’m
ready.”