Ishaan Khatter is riding high with the remarkable success of Homebound, directed by Neeraj Ghaywan. This emotional drama, with its moving story, social relevance, and exceptional performances, has become one of the most impactful movies of the year. As the film continues to be a box office success and resonate with audiences across the country, Shahid Kapoor was overjoyed to witness the love and appreciation Ishaan is receiving for his outstanding performance in the film.

As the “proudest cheerleader,” he expressed his happiness at Ishaan’s success with a post on Instagram. He shared a black-and-white photograph of them hugging each other. Expressing his pride, Shahid wrote along with the post, “This boy is an artist that’s homebound. @ishaankhatter am so proud of you. It’s a joy to see you come into your own as an actor and express your inner self with honesty and commitment. You are going from strength to strength, and I can’t tell you how proud I feel. You go get em boy. Show them what you got. Always your proudest cheerleader.” 

Directed by Neeraj Ghaywan, this emotional drama focuses on two childhood friends, Shoaib, a Muslim played by Ishaan Khatter, and Chandan, a Dalit played by Vishal Jethwa. Set in a North Indian village, Homebound shows their journey to become police officers in an effort to overcome the deep-rooted discrimination they experience.

As the police exam results are delayed, life tests their bond as desperation increases. The film explores themes such as the emotional depth of friendship and the socio-political issues within rural India. Starring Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa, and Janhvi Kapoor, this emotional drama was produced by Dharma Productions and the legendary Hollywood filmmaker served as the executive producer.