After watching the film ‘Homebound’, Aneet Padda found herself deeply moved by the portrayal of the story and the performances of Ishaan Khatter, Janhvi Kapoor and Vishal Jethwa. The emotional weight of the movie brought tears to her eyes and its impact stayed with her well beyond the duration of the screening. She expressed gratitude to the director Neeraj Ghaywan for handling the story with care and praised the cast for their brave and honest execution, saying the film left her heavy-eyed but uplifted in spirit.
Aneet Padda's heartfelt appreciation on Instagram
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Aneet shared her heartfelt appreciation on Instagram Stories, praising the creators behind the film. She particularly applauded the director, writing, “@neeraj ghaywan only you could have held this story the way you did. With such patience, such empathy, such rare care. The way you listen, the way you see, it’s what makes this film breathe long after it’s over.”
Praise for the cast
The actor continued, “And @vishaljethwa06, @ishaankhatter, @janhvikapoor — you carried that vision with so much honesty and courage. Fearless and delicate all at once. You gave everything, and in return gave us back a piece of ourselves. @karanjohar I walked out heavy-eyed, but lighter in soul. Thank you for giving us this."
About the film and Its background
‘Homebound’, directed by Neeraj Ghaywan, was chosen to represent India in the Best International Feature category at the Oscars.
The narrative is based on a 2020 New York Times essay by journalist Basharat Peer titled Taking Amrit Home (also called A Friendship, a Pandemic and a Death Beside the Highway), which served as the foundation for the film’s poignant story.
Aneet Padda’s rising fame and future projects
After her film ‘Saiyaara’ became a hit, Aneet quickly gained a lot of attention. Many people are curious about what she will do next. There are rumors that she might star in a courtroom drama called ‘Nyaya’, but she hasn’t confirmed anything yet.