India, Sept. 25 -- For Vishal Jethwa, Homebound is his most special film in more ways than one. The Neeraj Ghaywan directorial has been feted at some of the most prestigious film festivals around the world, including Cannes, where it premiered. It is also India's official entry for the Oscars. However, Vishal's biggest achievement from the film is taking his mother to Cannes on a business class ticket.

In an interview with PTI, the actor recalled his humble beginnings and how Homebound gave him an opportunity to travel worldwide. "Like every other child living in a chawl, I would also get amazed by seeing a 'vimaan' (aeroplane) in the sky. It was a fascination for us. I had this dream of travelling abroad. I remember whenever one of my u...