Child actor Sunny Pawar, who made his debut in Hollywood movie Lion, receives a warm welcome by his family and neighbours on his return outside his residence in Kalina, Santa Cruz on Wednesday. (Photo: Mrugesh Bandiwadekar)

Child actor, Sunny Pawar, who has been creating ripples across the globe, with his Oscar nominated film Lion, is back in the country. He may have gathered rave reviews for his performance from critics worldwide and won hearts at the Oscar ceremony with his little Lion King act with Jimmy Kimmel, but home is where the heart is. Sunny wants to host a special screening of his movie for his extended family in Pune, who have been eagerly awaiting his arrival.

A source close to Sunny’s family says, “Sunny’s parents are now planning for a special screening in Pune for his family, friends and other Indian casts including Abhishek Bharate. It’s also going to be reunion celebration for all the family members and friends post Oscars in Mumbai for Sunny.”