Ishaan Khatter opens on Martin Scorsese supporting his film at home: “It's a dream, it's surreal” | Bollywood News
Having Martin Scorsese On board as an executive producer of “Homebound” is a dream moment, explains actor Ishaan Khatter, who knew the Master Filmmaker involvement with the Neeraj Ghaywan led by Neeraj Ghaywan Film for ten months but kept secret.
Khatter plays the main role in the film, which will have its world premiere in the United Nations category for the Cannes Film Festival, which will start from May 13.
“When Mr. Scorsese came on board … I don't know if I am allowed to say, I have been sitting on it for 10 months. I can keep a secret. It was a lot of conversations and back and forth, etc. I am so proud and grateful that it is to know what it is.
It's a dream, it's surreal. I am very excited for Cannes. I always wanted to go with my own film. I am happy that my first time is with a film, “the actor told PTI in an interview.
“Homebound” is Ghaywan's second full feature film. The director made his debut with “Masaan” in 2015, which was also presented in the same segment in Cannes.
Khatter congratulated the filmmaker Payal Kapadia, who won the prestigious Grand Prix prize at the festival last year for his film “All we imagine as light”, for having brought the spotlight on Indian stories to Cannes.
“The world's projectors, especially in entertainment and the film industry, are on India in a very beautiful way that it has not been for many years. Bravo to Payal Kapadia and his film to open the way, in competition in the main competition after 30 years.
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“She even said in her speech:” Do not leave 30 years old before it happens again “. I am very proud, I believe that we are the only Indian film in Cannes this year,” the actor said.
Khatter's enthusiasm for “Homebound” also stems from the collaborative process with Ghaywan, a director he has long admired.
“Even without all these tied labels. I have always been very, very proud to be part of this film … She is a deeply attentive and sensitive filmmaker. It is a very special film,” he said.
“Homebound”, supported by Dharma Productions, also includes Vishal Jethwa and Janhvi Kapoor.
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It is produced by Karan Johar, Adar Ponawalla, Apoorva Mehta and Somen Mishra and co -produced by Marijke Desouza and Melita Toscan du Plantier.
Khatter is waiting for the release of his series “The Royals”, which will broadcast on Netflix from May 9.
