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Homebound Awarded Second Runner
up for the International People’s
Choice Award at TIFF
ROHAN RAI
Toronto
omebound, the latest fea-
ture from acclaimed direc-
Htor Neeraj Ghaywan, made
a powerful impression at the 2025
Toronto International Film Festival
(TIFF). The film, starring Ishaan
Khatter and Vishal Jethwa along
with Janhvi Kapoor, earned the dis-
tinction of Second Runner-Up for
the prestigious International Peo-
ple’s Choice Award presented by
Rogers.
Premiering to a packed house
at Roy Thomson Hall, Homebound
received a standing ovation, signal-
ing its emotional resonance with
festivalgoers. The story centers on
two childhood friends from a rural
village in northern India who aspire
to join the police force. As they nav-
igate systemic barriers, political ten-
sions, and personal hardships, their
bond is tested in profound ways.
Blending the emotional depth of tember 4 to 14, concluded with an
Bollywood social drama with strik- awards ceremony celebrating stand-
ing cinematography and nuanced out films from around the world.
performances, Homebound delivers A total of 12 awards were pre-
a compelling portrait of friendship sented, including the Platform
and resilience. Lead actors Jethwa Award—TIFF’s sole juried prize—
and Khatter bring remarkable sen- and the highly anticipated People’s
sitivity to their roles, grounding the Choice Awards, sponsored by Rog-
film in authenticity and emotional ers.
complexity. Their portrayals lend the This year marked the debut of
story a quiet power, even as it nav- the International People’s Choice
igates moments of heartbreak and Award, recognizing global audience
injustice. favorites, alongside the newly intro-
The 2025 Toronto International duced Short Cuts Award for Best
Film Festival (TIFF), held from Sep- Animated Short Film.
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