What Homebound Tells Us About India | Caste, Religion & Lockdown | Vijender Masijeevi

This video is not just a film review. It is a conversation about caste, religion, dignity, and the idea of home in India. Neeraj Ghaywan’s Homebound, inspired by a real photograph from the 2020 lockdown, tells the story of two friends - one Dalit and one Muslim - who dare to dream of a dignified life. Not power. Not fame. Just safety, respect, and survival. In this video, I explore how Homebound quietly exposes the two deepest wounds of Indian society - casteism and communalism - without shouting, without slogans, without drama. It shows how dreams themselves become acts of resistance when your identity decides your worth. From lockdown migration and systemic failure to everyday discrimination hidden behind “What is your full name?”, this film reminds us that: • Dreams have a caste • Dignity has conditions • And equality is still unfinished This discussion is also about how art reflects truths we often refuse to see — how friendship becomes resistance, how survival becomes rebellion, and how the Constitution’s promise feels distant for millions. Watch till the end, and share your thoughts in the comments. Do you believe dignity in India is still a right - or has it become a privilege? About Dr Vijender: Dr Vijender Chauhan is an educator, UPSC Interviewer and Motivational speaker with an experience of over a decade. He is one of the most recognised faces among the UPSC aspirants. Follow us on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/masijeevi Twitter: https://x.com/masijeevi?lang=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/masijeevi/ Public speaking series: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZsjpxNdkPe9703jiUliZrRB8cZMIXPyH&si=iIQoHc2SrsoOdI1M Podcast with Dr Vijender: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZsjpxNdkPe8xHGGNWhzZEzVbugyiyGnd&si=qyySVVRlZNSba8LI #homebound #neerajghaywan #caste #communalism #dalit #muslimidentity #indiancinema #SocialJusticeIndia #lockdownstories #migrantcrisis #casteinindia #communalism #humandignity #artasresistance #cinemawithpurpose