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ARIJIT’S SULTAN

APOLOGY BACKFIRES

SINGER Arijit Singh was so convinced his song had been removed from the Sultan soundtrack because of lead star Salman Khan’s grudge against him that he sent out a grovelling apology on social media. He soon deleted the ill-advised open letter, but Sal- man’s people said it was a non-is- sue and refused to comment. By taking it into the public arena, Arijit turned a molehill into a mountain and probably won’t be featured on a Salman Khan film again.

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‘Homebound’ enters Oscars 2026 shortlist as India targets first International Feature nomination in decades

Highlights:

  • Homebound Oscars 2026 slot puts Neeraj Ghaywan’s drama in the final 15 for Best International Feature
  • The Ishaan Khatter and Vishal Jethwa film began its run at Cannes 2025
  • Netflix is currently streaming the feature after its cinema release in September
  • Final Oscar nominations are due on 22 January, with the ceremony on 15 March

Homebound Oscars 2026 news landed this week, placing Neeraj Ghaywan’s feature in the Academy shortlist for Best International Feature Film. A small Indian drama, led by Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa and Janhvi Kapoor, now sits among 15 entries from around the world. The timing works for streaming audiences as well. The film is on Netflix, and the platform has pushed it quietly since November.

Homebound Oscars 2026 shortlist ‘Homebound’ shortlisted for Oscars 2026 as India returns to a crowded International Feature race Instagram/homeboundthefilm

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