Martin Scorsese's Involvement in Homebound Discussed by Ishaan Khatter: Neeraj Ghaywan is the Well-Deserving Recipient of Such an Opportunity, Says Khatter
Ishaan Khatter is riding high on the wave of success, and he's loving every bit of it. With the impending release of his web series, The Royals, and his film, Homebound, making its way to the prestigious Cannes Film Festival 2025, he's as jazzed as ever.
Homebound, Neeraj Ghaywan's directorial featuring stars like Janhvi Kapoor and Vishal Jethwa, has been chosen to premiere in the Un Certain Regard section of the Cannes Film Festival. To make matters even more exciting, legendary Hollywood director Martin Scorsese has joined the project as an executive producer.
With these promising prospects ahead, Ishaan Khatter is on cloud nine. "It's May and I'm May-ing," he exclaims, referring to the month of May. "Having my show, my red-carpet debut at the French Riviera, and a film premiere... I can't ask for more!"
Expressing his thoughts on Scorsese's association with Homebound, Ishaan shares, "I can't think of anything more wonderful than him coming on board for Homebound. Neeraj Ghaywan's hard work and talent deserve nothing less. I'm immensely proud of him and our entire team. Homebound is a truly special project."
Speaking about his rapid transition from finishing The Royals to landing the role in Homebound, Ishaan adds, "I had to shed my skin and lose ten kilos to get into the character. It's been quite a ride, working on both these characters and myself. This is my moment to breathe it all in. I had a fantastic time working on both these narratives and I'm hoping for such great outcomes for both projects. And it's happening!"
Martin Scorsese, in a statement, lauded Neeraj Ghaywan's work, saying, "I had seen Neeraj's first film, Masaan, in 2015 and was captivated. When Mélita Toscan du Plantier sent me the project of his second film, I was intrigued. I loved the story, the culture, and was eager to help. Neeraj has crafted a film that brings a fresh perspective to Indian cinema, and I'm glad it's been selected for Un Certain Regard at Cannes this year."
- Ishaan Khatter
- Martin Scorsese
News Source: HTCity Cinema
- Ishaan Khatter's anticipation for the 2025 Cannes Film Festival is sky-high, especially as his film, Homebound, is slated to premiere in the Un Certain Regard section.
- Legacy director Martin Scorsese has joined Homebound as an executive producer, and Ishaan couldn't be more elated about this collaboration.
- Ishaan Khatter and Martin Scorsese's working relationship is about to make a significant impact on the global entertainment scene, with movies-and-tv fans eagerly awaiting the premiering of Homebound.
- India's booming entertainment industry, already gaining momentum with shows like The Royals and films like Homebound, is rapidly gaining international recognition, with figures like Scorsese adding credence to this growth.
- Ishaan Khatter's journey in the world of Bollywood and TV—landing roles in Homebound and The Royals—has been challenging but thoroughly rewarding, setting the stage for an exciting chapter in his career.
- Martin Scorsese's commendation of Neeraj Ghaywan's work on Homebound demonstrates the respect and appreciation the Hollywood legend holds for Indian culture and cinema, showcasing a melding of two vastly different worlds.
