Ishaan Khatter Opens Up About Reunion With Janhvi Kapoor: 'We Could Lean Onto Each Other...'
Ishaan Khatter and Janhvi Kapoor, who made their Bollywood debut together in Dhadak back in 2018, have reunited after seven years for their upcoming film Homebound. The Neeraj Ghaywan directorial had its world premiere at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival 2025 in May and is also set to be screened at the Toronto International Film Festival in September.
Dhadak, directed by Shashank Khaitan and produced by Karan Johar's Dharma Productions, was a Hindi adaptation of Nagraj Manjule's acclaimed Marathi film Sairat. The film explored issues of casteism and honour killing and went on to perform well at the box office. The much-anticipated spiritual sequel Dhadak 2, starring Triptii Dimri and Siddhant Chaturvedi, is slated for release on August 1.
Now, ahead of Homebound, Ishaan opened up about his experience of working with Janhvi on Dhadak. In an interview with Zoom, the actor reflected on one of the film's most emotional scenes and shared, 'On Dhadak's set, Janhvi and I could lean onto each other."
He further explained, 'My character is going through a lot of conflict. He is trying to be a man for her but he is not able to. He is dealing with his own issues. He has been uprooted from his family. You can see the cracks in him, his vulnerability. He is trying to be supportive, but inevitably he's dealing with his own demons."
In Homebound, Ishaan stars alongside Janhvi Kapoor and Vishal Jethwa. The story follows two childhood friends—Shoaib Ali (played by Ishaan) and Chandan Kumar (played by Vishal)—who hail from a North Indian village and are determined to break free from the burden of their marginalised identities. However, a series of events leads to internal and external conflicts that test their bond.
While the film has already garnered international attention at Cannes, its theatrical release date is still under wraps. Homebound marks a significant reunion for Ishaan and Janhvi, and fans are excited to see the duo together on screen once again.
First Published:
July 26, 2025, 01:45 IST
Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Time of India
20 minutes ago
- Time of India
Kajol's Cheer for Nysa Goes Viral; AR Rahman's Daughter Graduates Too
Kajol turned into a real-life K3G Anjali as she loudly cheered 'Come on, baby!' for daughter Nysa Devgn at her graduation in Switzerland. The moment quickly went viral, with fans drawing parallels to her energetic, emotional character from the 2001 Bollywood classic. Nysa earned her Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a focus on luxury brand strategy from the prestigious Glion Institute of Higher Education. Interestingly, A.R. Rahman's daughter Raheema Rahman also graduated from the same institute, marking a proud double celebration for Indian celeb families on foreign soil. While Kajol's cheer stole hearts online, AR Rahman shared a heartfelt post congratulating his daughter, reflecting a quieter but equally proud moment. Together, these moments have become symbolic of Bollywood royalty supporting their next-gen achievers.
India.com
20 minutes ago
- India.com
This film, which was released in 1965, would have made Dharmendra superstar before Sholay, made on budget of Rs 70 Lakh, earned Rs 6 crore, movie name is…
It's true that Hindi cinema currently showcases only a handful of quality films, but there was an era when it produced numerous hits and cult classics. Today, we want to take you back to a Bollywood film that pioneered the trend of multi-starrer productions in Hindi cinema. Moreover, the film's success can be attributed to its compelling narrative, outstanding performances, and enchanting music. It received immense praise from both audiences and critics alike and if a rising star had signed that film, then his career would've been on the other dimension. Which film is this? The film we are talking about is 'Waqt', released in 1965, which was a huge success at the box office and was declared an all-time blockbuster. Directed by legendary director Late Yash Chopra, the film had a budget of Rs 70 lakh, but it earned Rs 6 crore at the box office, which was a huge record at that time. The film was one of the highest-grossing films of its time. What was the storyline? Waqt was a family drama starring big stars like Late Raaj Kumar, Late Sunil Dutt, Late Shashi Kapoor, Sadhana and Sharmila Tagore. The story revolves around a business family that is torn apart by an earthquake. The story beautifully portrays emotions, relationships and the importance of time. The songs of the film, such as 'Aye meri zohra jabeen' and 'Aage bhi jaane na tu', are still etched in people's hearts. The duo of music director Ravi and lyricist Sahir Ludhianvi created magic in it. Why Dharmendra rejected Waqt? Before Raaj Kumar, Dharmendra was the first choice of the makers for the film Waqt, but Dharmendra refused to play the role of the elder brother in the film. Due to this the makers proceeded further while casting Raaj Kumar with other ensemble actors while making it a first multi-starrer film in the history of Indian Cinema. On the other hand, Dharmendra lost the opportunity and after 10 years with Sholay he became an overnight superstar. More about Waqt Waqt also received many awards, including Best Supporting Actor and Best Story at the Filmfare Awards. This film won 6 awards at Filmfare. This film is still a great example of classic cinema and is loved by audiences of every generation. This film brought acclaim to Raaj Kumar, who turned into a star with this film after many years of doing second leads. Similarly, Yash Chopra proved his capabilities as a director with the huge box office success of Waqt and went on to become one of the greatest Indian filmmakers of all time.
India.com
an hour ago
- India.com
This film, which was released in 1980, became huge blockbuster, made on budget of Rs 2.5 crore, earned Rs 25 crore, movie name is…, lead actors were…
There have been some Bollywood films that have given amazing performances on screen. Some films stay at the box office for many months. Today we are going to tell you about a Bollywood film that stayed on big screens for three months, and became huge blockbuster of that year, who is now referred as a classic of all time. Which film is this? We are talking about the film 'Qurbani', which was released in 1980, now referred to as a great example of the golden era of Bollywood. In this film, the pair of Late Feroz Khan, Late Vinod Khanna and the evergreen beauty, Zeenat Aman won the hearts of the audience. This film remained full in the theatres of Bombay (now known as Mumbai) for three months and rocked the box office. What is the storyline? The story of this romantic thriller is filled with action, romance and drama. The plot of this film revolves around two friends, Rajesh (Vinod Khanna) and Amar (Feroz Khan), and a dancer, Sheila (Zeenat Aman). The songs of the film, such as 'Aap Jaisa Koi' and 'Laila Main Laila', became superhits at that time and are still loved by people. Zeenat Aman's charming style, Vinod Khanna's pathbreaking acting and Feroz Khan's style were very much liked by the audience. When Feroz Khan sacrificed his Mercedes One of the standout moments in the film was Firoz Khan's fervor. In a particular scene, Firoz chose to destroy his brand-new Mercedes car. This moment was filmed in a parking lot alongside Amrish Puri. Back in 1979, spotting a luxury car like a Mercedes in Mumbai was quite uncommon. Firoz made the bold decision to sacrifice his new vehicle to create a memorable scene. His gamble paid off, and this moment became the most discussed aspect of the film. Firoz Khan not only directed this movie but also took on the role of producer. More about Qurbani Apart from the lead stars, the film also featured Amjad Khan, Shakti Kapoor, Amrish Puri, Aruna Irani, Kader Khan, Tun Tun, Jagdeep, Dinesh Hingoo, Viju Khote, Mac Mohan and Sanjay Khan in pivotal roles. The total budget of 'Qurbani' was Rs 2.5 crore and the film earned Rs 25.8 crore and became an all-time blockbuster. The film is currently streaming on Prime Video.
