Oscar entry 'Homebound', Mardaani, & the actor who played Akbar- Vishal Jethwa on Cyrus Says.
In this engaging episode of Cyrus Says, Cyrus Broacha chats with the talented Vishal Jethwa, best known for his breakthrough role in Mardaani and now starring in India’s 2026 Oscar entry – Homebound.
Vishal opens up about his early days as a TV child actor, his transformation into a serious film actor, and the discipline he picked up from his mentors. He shares behind-the-scenes stories from Maharana Pratap, Mardaani with Rani Mukerji, and how he built chemistry with co-stars Ishaan Khatter and Janhvi Kapoor for Homebound.
The conversation also dives into his Cannes & Toronto film…
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