Karan Johar To Headline Marrakech International Film Festival’s ‘Conversation’ Series; Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa’s Homebound To Have Gala Screening

Karan Johar is all set to represent Indian cinema at the upcoming Marrakech International Film Festival. The acclaimed filmmaker will be joining the festival’s prestigious Conversation series – an honour reserved for some of the most influential voices in global filmmaking. This year’s lineup include cinematic heavyweights such as Bong Joon Ho, Guillermo del Toro, Andrew Dominik, Laurence Fishburne, and Jodie Foster; putting KJo among some of the most celebrated voices in world cinema.

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But that’s not all. Karan’s acclaimed film Homebound – starring Ishaan Khatter, Janhvi Kapoor, and Vishal Jethwa in leading roles, has been selected for a gala screening at the festival – another strong indication of the movie’s growing international reputation.

Even before being selected for a gala screening at the Marrakech International Film Festival, Homebound had serious global festival presence. The film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival, where it became one of the most-discussed Indian titles of the year. The film also had screenings at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) and several international showcases.

Recently, the film also had a special screening in New York, hosted by legendary filmmaker and executive producer Martin Scorsese. It was followed by another high-profile screening in Los Angeles. The overwhelmingly positive response from critics and audiences have resulted in it being selected as India’s official entry for the Oscars.

About Homebound

Set during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, Homebound story follows two childhood friends from different religious backgrounds who dream of joining the police force. When the nationwide lockdown forces millions to return home under dire circumstances, the film uses their journey to highlight India’s systemic issues of inequality, poverty, and social injustice.

Produced by Karan Johar, Adar Poonawalla, Apoorva Mehta, and Somen Mishra, with Marijke deSouza and Melita Toscan Du Plantier serving as co-producers, the film stars Ishaan Khatter, Janhvi Kapoor, and Vishal Jethwa in leading roles.

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