India's official Oscar entry Homebound has failed to secure a nomination at the 98th Academy Awards. The film, which had been considered a strong contender amid early buzz and much critical acclaim, was absent from the final list of nominees announced on Thursday. Actor Vishal Jethwa has expressed his disappointment after his movie got snubbed from the final Oscar list. In a social media post, Vishal has admitted to being heartbroken but has also mentioned that he feels proud.

Vishal Jethwa on Homebound’s Oscar snub

Sharing a heartfelt note on his social media account, Vishal wrote, “Homebound Oscars. Yes, we couldn’t make it to the Oscars nominations, and of course, it broke the hope we carried with us. But I believe failure is not when you fail; it’s when you don’t try. And the only thing the whole Homebound team did from the very first day was to just TRY.”