Published on: Nov 09, 2025 10:14 am IST Martin Scorsese hosted a screening of Homebound in New York, featuring a Q&A with director Neeraj Ghaywan.  Legendary filmmaker and executive producer Martin Scorsese recently hosted a special screening of Homebound in New York, followed by an insightful Q&A session with the film’s director, Neeraj Ghaywan. After receiving a warm reception at its Cannes premiere, Homebound has now been selected as India’s official entry for the Oscars in the Best International Film category. Homebound, directed by Neeraj Ghaywan, explores friendships during the pandemic and has been recognized globally, premiering at Cannes and selected as India’s Oscar entry. The film’s screening in New York featured Martin Scorsese and a celebration of its success. Martin Scorsese calms Neeraj Ghaywan Ahead of the screening, Martin posed for photos with the Homebound team, including lead actors Ishaan Khatter and Vishal Jethwa, who play best friends Shoaib and Chandan. The film, written and directed by Neeraj Ghaywan, is inspired by Basharat Peer’s 2020 New York Times article about two friends navigating life …