India, Jan. 22 -- All eyes were on India's Homebound as the Oscar nominations were announced for the 98th Academy Awards on Thursday morning. Unfortunately, the Neeraj Ghaywan film failed to land a spot in the list of 5 films for the Best International Feature category.

Only three Indian films have ever received a nomination for this category (which was formerly Best Foreign Language Film): Mother India (1957), Salaam Bombay! (1988), and Lagaan (2001). (Also read: Oscars 2026 full list of nominations: One Battle After Another and Sinners dominate)

Brazil, "The Secret Agent"

France, "It Was Just an Accident"

Norway, "Sentimental Value"

Spain, "Sirat"

Tunisia, "The Voice of Hind Rajab"

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