Filmmaker Neeraj Ghaywan’s movie ‘Homebound’ achieved a new milestone even before its release after being selected at Un Certain Regard in Cannes 2025. Academy Award-winning filmmaker Martin Scorsese has now joined the film as its executive producer. Producer Karan Johar and Neeraj penned heartfelt notes on Instagram to express their delight at Martin Scorsese joining the project.

Sharing this news, Karan Johar wrote, “Homebound is an extraordinary confluence of talent, vision, and storytelling at its finest. Having @martinscorsese_ , a true legend of cinema, lend his wisdom and support to Neeraj’s remarkable vision elevates our film to a rare artistic height. With an incredibly gifted cast and the prestigious stage of Cannes, we eagerly look forward to sharing Homebound’s powerful story with audiences around the world!”

Meanwhile, expressing gratitude towards Martin Scorsese, filmmaker Neeraj Ghaywan wrote, “To have an icon like @martinscorsese_ lend his name to our film, Homebound, is an honour beyond words. I’m deeply grateful to our co-producer Melita Toscan, who introduced us to him. Mr. Scorsese mentored us through the screenplay and multiple rounds of editing. He listened with care, understood the cultural context, and offered thoughtful, incisive notes each time. His kindness and commitment are extraordinary, and to have him nurture our film has been both a rare privilege and a profoundly humbling experience!”

Meanwhile, Martin said in the statement, “I have seen Neeraj’s first film Masaan in 2015 and I loved it, 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 Certain Regard in Cannes this year.”

Homebound stars Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa and Janhvi Kapoor in the lead roles.