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Neeraj Ghaywan's 'Homebound': Humanizing Marginalized Lives in India

1/12/2026

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Neeraj Ghaywan, director, discussed his Oscar-shortlisted film Homebound at the Variety Streaming Room, inspired by a New York Times op-ed.
The film follows two marginalized young men in India, one Muslim and one Dalit, who leave their village for government jobs.
Ghaywan, a Dalit, emphasizes humanizing marginalized experiences, noting that he conducted extensive workshops with Ishaan Khatter and Vishal Jethwa.

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Story summary

Neeraj Ghaywan, director, discussed his Oscar-shortlisted film Homebound at the Variety Streaming Room, inspired by a New York Times op-ed.
The film follows two marginalized young men in India, one Muslim and one Dalit, who leave their village for government jobs.
Ghaywan, a Dalit, emphasizes humanizing marginalized experiences, noting that he conducted extensive workshops with Ishaan Khatter and Vishal Jethwa.