Cinema Legends Collide: Scorsese Guides Kapoor’s Cannes Entry

Janhvi Kapoor has expressed profound gratitude to legendary filmmaker Martin Scorsese for his guidance on her upcoming film ‘Homebound.’ The actress shared this news through her Instagram account, posting images that capture what appears to be a significant collaboration for Indian cinema.

“An honour beyond words. Thank you, @martinscorsese_, for guiding HOMEBOUND with the grace and insight of a true master. Your support means the world to us,” Kapoor wrote in her heartfelt caption, tagging her co-star Ishaan Khatter and director Neeraj Ghaywan among others.

The post features images showing what appears to be Martin Scorsese’s involvement with the film, marking a monumental moment for the project that was recently selected for the prestigious Cannes Film Festival.

‘Homebound’ Makes Official Selection At Cannes 2025

This acknowledgment from Scorsese comes shortly after Kapoor announced that ‘Homebound’ had been officially selected for the 78th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in the ‘Un Certain Regard’ category. The film, produced by Dharma Productions and backed by Karan Johar and Adar Poonawalla, represents a significant achievement for Indian cinema on the global stage.

In her announcement post about the Cannes selection last week, Kapoor had written: “A moment where Indian cinema takes over the world. We are honoured to announce that #Homebound makes its way to the official selection at the 78th edition of the Festival De Cannes in the ‘Un Certain Regard’ category. Our hearts are full, and we can’t wait to show you all this journey on the big screens!”

The Creative Team Behind ‘Homebound’

‘Homebound’ features Janhvi Kapoor alongside Ishaan Khatter and Vishal Jethwa. The film is directed by Neeraj Ghaywan, known for his critically acclaimed work on ‘Masaan.’ The production team includes prominent names from Dharma Productions, including Karan Johar and Apoorva Mehta.

The collaboration with Martin Scorsese, one of cinema’s most revered filmmakers with classics like ‘Goodfellas,’ ‘The Departed,’ and most recently ‘Killers of the Flower Moon,’ adds significant prestige to the project. While the exact nature of Scorsese’s guidance is not detailed in the post, his involvement suggests the film may have garnered international attention even before its Cannes premiere.

Janhvi Kapoor’s Rising Career

Daughter of late actress Sridevi and producer Boney Kapoor, Janhvi has been steadily building her career in Bollywood since her debut in ‘Dhadak’ (2018). Her filmography includes diverse projects like ‘Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl,’ ‘Good Luck Jerry,’ and ‘Mili.’ She has also been expanding her presence in South Indian cinema as well, with her upcoming Telugu films.

As she leaves her footprints in pan-Indian cinema, Kapoor has consistently shown interest in performance-driven roles. ‘Homebound’s’ selection at Cannes and Scorsese’s guidance signals her commitment to substantive cinema alongside other mainstream projects.

The selection of ‘Homebound’ for Cannes’ Un Certain Regard section—a category that showcases films with unique perspectives and non-traditional styles—suggests that Kapoor is actively pursuing projects with artistic merit and global appeal. For the Indian film industry, having Martin Scorsese’s guidance on a project headed to Cannes represents a remarkable cross-cultural exchange between two rich cinematic traditions. As ‘Homebound’ prepares for its international premiere, this collaboration could potentially open doors for more Indian films to receive similar recognition and support from global cinema leaders.

The 78th Cannes Film Festival is scheduled to take place from May 14-25, 2025, where ‘Homebound’ will be screened as part of the official selection, marking another milestone in Janhvi Kapoor’s evolving career and Indian cinema’s growing global presence.

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Janhvi Kapoor's father, Boney Kapoor, is a prominent film producer in Bollywood, while her mother, Sridevi, was one of the industry's most celebrated actresses.

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