Overview

• Karan Johar's film 'Homebound' is being showcased in the prestigious Un Certain Regard category at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival.
• During a session at the Bharat Pavilion, Johar shared personal memories of his first Cannes visit in 2002 with his late father, Yash Johar, where they sold the European rights to 'Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham' for $5,000.
• Johar recalled witnessing the screening of 'Devdas' at Cannes in 2002, highlighting the media excitement surrounding Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan on the red carpet.
• He reflected on his 2013 Cannes experience, where his anthology 'Bombay Talkies' was featured in Directors’ Fortnight, and his decision to present the acclaimed film 'The Lunchbox' to Indian audiences.
• Johar described his return to Cannes after a 12-year absence as a full-circle moment, emphasizing the growing global recognition of Bollywood through platforms like Un Certain Regard.