Neeraj Gheywan's 'Homebound' starring Janhvi Kapoor, Ishaan Khattar, Vishal Jethwa becomes the closing film of (IFFM) 2025

The Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) 2025 came to a spectacular close with the official screening of Homebound, directed by the National Award-winning filmmaker Neeraj Ghaywan. The film, produced by Dharma Productions, stars Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa, and Janhvi Kapoor, and captivated audiences at the grand Closing Night of the festival. The film even won two major awards at the festival's awards this year including Best Film and Best Director award.(Neeraj Ghaywan Homebound)

Homebound Closes IFFM 2025 with Standing Ovation and Packed Screenings

The Closing Night saw packed auditoriums with two screenings of the film owing to the massive anticipation to watch the film amongst Australian audiences. The heartfelt storytelling and powerful performances struck a deep chord with the audience, culminating in a standing ovation as the credits rolled.(Janhvi Kapoor Homebound)

Speaking about the films award film, Neeraj Ghaywan shared, “To bring Homebound to Melbourne, and to win these two awards is extremely special. To be in a room full of such diverse people feels truly incredible. (IFFM 2025 closing night film) One feels so special to see the Australian government and ministers doing so much for this festival, i have never seen such kind of support anywhere else in the world.(Ishaan Khattar Homebound)

Festival Director Calls ‘Homebound’ a Perfect Finale to IFFM 2025

Festival Director Mitu Bhowmik Lange added, “We could not have imagined a more powerful and fitting way to close IFFM 2025 than with Neeraj Ghaywan’s Homebound. (Vishal Jethwa Homebound) The film embodies everything we celebrate at this festival—fearless storytelling, stellar performances, and narratives that are both deeply personal and universally relatable.(Indian cinema at IFFM 2025) Watching the audience rise to their feet in applause was a moment of pride not just for the team of Homebound, but for Indian cinema as a whole. This year’s edition has been about honoring stories that spark empathy and conversation, and Homebound is exactly that kind of story.”(Homebound standing ovation IFFM)

With Homebound closing the curtains on yet another successful edition, IFFM 2025 reaffirmed its reputation as the leading international platform for Indian cinema, bridging cultures and audiences through powerful storytellin(Mitu Bhowmik Lange Homebound statement)

FAQ

Q1. What is Neeraj Ghaywan’s film Homebound about?
Homebound is a heartfelt story directed by Neeraj Ghaywan that explores deep emotions, human connections, and universally relatable experiences.

Q2. Who are the lead actors in Homebound?
The film stars Janhvi Kapoor, Ishaan Khattar, and Vishal Jethwa in powerful roles.

Q3. Why was Homebound chosen as the closing film of IFFM 2025?
According to Festival Director Mitu Bhowmik Lange, Homebound was chosen because it represents fearless storytelling, stellar performances, and a narrative that resonates deeply with audiences worldwide.

Q4. How did audiences react to Homebound at IFFM 2025?
The film received a standing ovation during its screenings, with packed auditoriums and immense appreciation from Australian audiences.

Q5. When and where was Homebound screened at IFFM 2025?
The film was screened on Closing Night of the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2025, with two packed shows due to high demand.

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