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Dharma Productions rejects plagiarism allegations against Homebound: ‘Baseless and unfounded’ | Bollywood News

Dharma Productions rejects plagiarism allegations against Homebound: ‘Baseless and unfounded’ | Bollywood News

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Months after the movie’s worldwide release and at a time when its Oscar dreams have already taken flight, director Neeraj Ghaywan’s Homebound has found itself embroiled in controversy after journalist-turned-author Puja Changoiwala initiated legal action against the drama, alleging that it has plagiarised her 2021 novel of the same title. This came to light days after the movie was shortlisted in the Best International Feature Film category at the upcoming 98th Academy Awards. Puja has initiated legal action against Karan Johar and Adar Poonawalla’s Dharma Productions Private Limited, which bankrolled the movie, and Netflix Entertainment Services India LLP, which streams it on its OTT platform, Hindustan Times reported, adding that she will soon file a suit in the Bombay High Court. Meanwhile, Dharma Productions has responded to the allegations, calling them “baseless and unfounded.” Also Read | Aditya Dhar addresses Dhruv Rathee’s Dhurandhar criticism as film crosses Rs 900 cr mark: ‘A video maker got swept away by criticism’ “The allegations of copyright infringement are baseless and unfounded, and Dharma Productions categorically denies the same. …

Days after making the Oscars shortlist, Homebound faces legal trouble as author alleges plagiarism | Bollywood News

Days after making the Oscars shortlist, Homebound faces legal trouble as author alleges plagiarism | Bollywood News

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Just last week, the team behind Homebound was celebrating, and rightfully so. The film had made it to the shortlist of the top 15 contenders in the Best International Feature category at the Oscars. But that excitement has now taken a legal turn. According to a report by Hindustan Times, journalist and author Puja Changoiwala has initiated legal action against Karan Johar and Adar Poonawalla’s Dharma Productions, alleging that the film, which stars Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa, and Janhvi Kapoor, plagiarizes her 2021 novel, also titled Homebound. She plans to file the lawsuit in the Bombay High Court. Puja explained in her email: “The subject of both (novel and the film) is the COVID-19 migrant exodus of 2020.” She further alleges, “Upon watching the film, I discovered that the producers have not only misappropriated the title of my book, but have also blatantly reproduced substantial portions of my novel in the second half of the film, including its scenes, dialogue, narrative structure, sequence of events, and other creative expressions.” Following her viewing of the film, …

Shah Rukh Khan calls Homebound a ‘soulful’ film; Neeraj Ghaywan thanks him with Swades dialogue: ‘Means the world’ | Bollywood News

Shah Rukh Khan calls Homebound a ‘soulful’ film; Neeraj Ghaywan thanks him with Swades dialogue: ‘Means the world’ | Bollywood News

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At a time when director Neeraj Ghaywan’s critically acclaimed drama Homebound is flying high after being selected as India’s official entry for the upcoming 98th Academy Awards in the Best International Feature Film category, it has received a fresh shot in the arm from a special someone, making its visuals even more vibrant. Widely regarded as one of the finest Bollywood movies of the year, Homebound recently received an endorsement from none other than Shah Rukh Khan, who took to social media on Wednesday to commend the film. In a sweet and tender note on X (formerly Twitter), Bollywood’s Baadshah wrote, “Homebound is gentle, honest and soulful. Lots of love and big hugs to the phenomenal team for creating something so human and engaging. You have won hearts world over by making something truly special.” He also tagged director Neeraj, actors Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa and Janhvi Kapoor, as well as the movie’s co-producers Karan Johar, Adar Poonawalla and Apoorva Mehta, in the post. Only in SCREEN | ‘People wanted to see Shah Rukh Khan …

Shah Rukh Khan lauds Homebound, hails Ishaan Khatter and Vishal Jethwa for…

Shah Rukh Khan lauds Homebound, hails Ishaan Khatter and Vishal Jethwa for…

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Shah Rukh Khan lauds Homebound, hails Ishaan Khatter and Vishal Jethwa for… Shah Rukh Khan has lauded Homebound, which features Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa, and Janhvi Kapoor in crucial roles. King Khan took to X to post… Filmmaker Neeraj Ghaywan’s Homebound – which is India’s official entry for Oscars 2026 in the Best International Feature category – continues to earn applause. Produced by Dharma Productions and executive-produced by Martin Scorsese, the film features Ishaan Khattar, Vishal Jethwa and Janhvi Kapoor in key roles. For the unversed, Homebound unearths the socio-political truths of contemporary India. It also shows – how post COVID – several migrant workers were displaced across the country. The film was earlier screened at Cannes 2025, Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), and Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM). It had hit theatres on September 26. What did Shah Rukh Khan say about Homebound? On December 10, Shah took to his official X handle to share his thoughts on Homebound. His post read, “#Homebound is gentle, honest and soulful. …

Cannes 2025: Neeraj Ghaywan’s Homebound is a timely, trenchant testament to our times | Bollywood News

Cannes 2025: Neeraj Ghaywan’s Homebound is a timely, trenchant testament to our times | Bollywood News

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Neeraj Ghaywan first came to Cannes in 2012, as part of a huge crew festooned with colourful gamchhas, for the premiere of the Anurag Kashyap’s Gangs Of Wasseypur. In 2015, he was selected in Un Certain Regard for his debut feature, ‘Masaan’, which won the FIPRESCI prize. And now he’s back in the same section with Homebound, a film as intensely personal, dealing with issues as crucial, or perhaps even more so in new India where the fissures between the privileged and the marginalised are deepening with every passing day. Starring Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa, Janhvi Kapoor and a strong supporting cast, the film has been produced by Dharma, with Martin Scorsese finding a very honourable mention on the credit list. The genesis of the film tells us how current ‘events’ can become not just the superstructure of the film, but also part of its texture. In 2020, the New York Times published staff writer Basharat Peer’s lengthy investigation pieced from a photograph which began being shared on social media platforms during an early Covid …

Janhvi Kapoor Raises The Heat At Cannes In Sheer White Saree, Shikhar Pahariya Calls Her ‘Goddess’

Janhvi Kapoor Raises The Heat At Cannes In Sheer White Saree, Shikhar Pahariya Calls Her ‘Goddess’

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Last Updated:May 22, 2025, 13:21 IST Fans couldn’t stop gushing over Janhvi’s latest look and wondered if she tried to pay homage to Sridevi’s iconic white saree in Chandni. Janhvi Kapoor made her Cannes debut this year. Janhvi Kapoor is in Cannes for the premiere of Homebound at the Cannes Film Festival 2025. The actress has been turning heads with her impressive looks for her debut on the French red carpet. After serving glam in a blush-pink gown, a jade dress and a vintage Dior outfit, Janhvi Kapoor set the temperatures soaring with her latest look in a sheer, white interpretation of a saree. Janhvi Kapoor took to her Instagram account on Thursday to drop stunning photos from Cannes. Dressed in a sheer, white saree, Janhvi looked ethereal as she posed for the camera. She wore her hair in a neat bun and opted for a striking, purple and green necklace to finish her look. Fans couldn’t stop gushing over Janhvi’s latest look and wondered if she tried to pay homage to Sridevi’s iconic white …

Neeraj Ghaywan and Karan Johar’s Homebound receives nine-minute standing ovation at Cannes 2025. Watch | Bollywood News

Neeraj Ghaywan and Karan Johar’s Homebound receives nine-minute standing ovation at Cannes 2025. Watch | Bollywood News

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Filmmaker Neeraj Ghaywan’s second feature film Homebound on Wednesday earned a nine-minute standing ovation at the 78th Cannes Film Festival, where the movie was screened in the Un Certain Regard segment. Ghaywan’s directorial debut, Masaan, also premiered in the same category at Cannes in 2015. The premiere of Homebound at the Debussy Theatre was attended by Ghaywan as well as the star cast — Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa and Janhvi Kapoor. They were joined by producer Karan Johar as well as Apoorva Mehta and Somen Mishra, his colleagues from Dharma. Check Out | Janhvi Kapoor honours Indian heritage at Cannes in backless mint green gown adorned with traditional jewellery Story continues below this ad Khatter said it has been a pleasure to work with a filmmaker like Ghaywan. “He is somebody I have loved and admired for many years… It’s an honest and sincere effort of making a film with a human beating heart. I hope all of you enjoy it. I hope the film speaks for itself,” he said. Jethwa said “Homebound” feels like a …

Martin Scorsese backs Janhvi Kapoor-Ishaan Khatter’s next, joins Neeraj Ghaywan’s Homebound as executive producer

Martin Scorsese backs Janhvi Kapoor-Ishaan Khatter’s next, joins Neeraj Ghaywan’s Homebound as executive producer

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Just when you thought Martin Scorsese’s unexpected The Studio cameo was the peak of surprises, the legendary director has delivered an even bigger curveball. Scorsese is officially making his Bollywood debut — no, not in front of the camera, but as an executive producer on Neeraj Ghaywan’s second feature film Homebound, right before its big premiere at the Cannes Film Festival next month! Martin Scorsese will be an executive producer on Homebound The news broke today when producer Karan Johar dropped the bombshell on Instagram, posting a heartfelt note penned by Scorsese himself. In it, the Wolf of Wall Street (2013) director couldn’t stop praising Ghaywan’s work. “I have seen Neeraj’s first film Masaan in 2015 and I loved it,” Scorsese wrote. “So when Melita Toscan du Plantier sent me the project of his second film, I was curious. I loved the story, the culture, and was willing to help. Neeraj has made a beautifully crafted film that’s a significant contribution to Indian Cinema. I am glad the movie is an official selection at Un …