Mumbai/New York, November 10, 2025: Actor Vishal Jethwa had a dream come true when he met the famous director Martin Scorsese in New York during the U.S. campaign for Homebound, which is India’s official entry to the 97th Academy Awards.
### Vishal Jethwa’s Dream Come True
Scorsese, who is also the film’s executive producer, hosted a private screening of Homebound for the special meeting. The filmmaker who won an Oscar not only watched the movie but also praised the team’s work. It was “one of the most unforgettable days” of Vishal’s life.
On social media, Vishal wrote about how excited he was: “The living legend himself, Martin Scorsese, greeted me with a Namaste!” I still can’t believe this photo is real. It was such a big day to meet Sir, hear him say nice things about our movie, and know he loved it. “I’m living the dream of every actor.” *
### A Moment That Changed My Career
Vishal, who earned widespread praise for his performance in Homebound, described the encounter as both humbling and inspiring.
He said, “When we found out we would be meeting Scorsese sir, we knew it would be a career highlight.” “He was calm, funny, and full of stories.” I even asked him for a Namaste picture, and he was nice enough to say yes. This one movie has given me so much, from fame to moments like this.
Homebound Starts Oscar Campaign in the U.S.
The Homebound team has officially started its Oscar campaign in the US. There will be a series of screenings and Q&A sessions in New York and Los Angeles in the next few weeks.
Homebound is getting a lot of attention from around the world and support from Scorsese, making it one of the most promising Indian films in this year’s Academy Awards race.
