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'Homebound' actress Janhvi Kapoor on debate around nepotism: 'I think the fight for equality...'
Talking about privilege and nepotism, Janhvi's take has gone viral on social media from one of the interviews read more
'Homebound' actress Janhvi Kapoor was at the Cannes recently to talk about her film Homebound that also stars Ishaan Khatter and Vishal Jethwa. Talking about privilege and nepotism, Janhvi's take has gone viral on social media from one of the interviews. Here's what the actress had to say:
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I think she is a much better actress than ppl think. She got a lot of potential n am sure she will reach upto that soon.
She is very right . Plus u cannot blame a child for being born from rich or influential parents it's not her fault ! at the end of the day she is a very friendly person and a happy human being 👍🏼 good for you Ms J
What's Homebound all about?
Just like Masaan, the beauty of Homebound is how uncomfortable it could be as a watch. It's a film that chronicles the struggles and sorrows of two men, their shattered and unfulfilled dreams, caste differences, and undying passion for what they aspire for.
The film sheds light on the lives of Shoaib (Ishaan Khatter), a Muslim, and Chandan (Vishal Jethwa), a Dalit, how they aspire to be police trainees and how destiny shackles their spirit. The film is set in a small North Indian village.
The wave at Cannes 2025
Ghaywan re-shared a series of pictures from the red carpet with the cast and crew, along with a picture with Hollywood filmmaker Spike Lee on Instagram. 'Chatted with @officialspikelee! Do The Right Thing, Malcolm X and Blackkklansman have been a huge inspiration to me. His oeuvre is a lesson in talking about oppression through cinema. More power to you, sir!' he wrote.
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