Priyanka Chopra expresses gratitude as Anuja secures spot in Oscar 2025 race, writes, "I'am in awe of the incredible talent..."

Priyanka Chopra expressed her gratitude and excitement over the film's recognition.

Indian short film Anuja, produced by Guneet Monga Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra, has earned a spot on the shortlist for Best Live Action Short Film at the 97th Academy Awards. The nominations were unveiled on January 23, 2025, by Bowen Yang and Rachel Sennott, showcasing a diverse lineup of films and performances from the past year. Priyanka Chopra expressed her gratitude and excitement over the film's recognition.

She took to Instagram to share a poster of the film as well as the trailer and wrote a note in the caption that read, "‘Anuja’ is heading to the 2025 Oscars as a nominee for Best Live Action Short Film! Incredible! Huge congratulations to @adam_j_graves for capturing the essence of love, family, and resilience so beautifully. I’m in awe of the incredible talent of our actresses, Sajda Pathan and @ananya_shanbhag_ , for their powerful performances and for bringing such depth and authenticity to these characters."

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She further continued, "It’s an honor for @purplepebblepictures to be a small part of this film’s journey alongside our amazing partners @suchitramattaistudio, @mindykaling, @guneetmonga, and @shine.global. Nothing makes me more proud than supporting the courageous storytelling of evocative films like this. @anujathefilm @netflix_in."

The Short film Anuja follows the journey of a 9-year-old girl who works with her elder sister, Palak, in a small garment factory in New Delhi. The story explores her inner conflict as she grapples with a pivotal choice—pursuing education or continuing to work to support her family.

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The film has garnered strong industry backing, with Guneet Monga as the executive producer, joined by Hollywood writer-actor Mindy Kaling and global star Priyanka Chopra. Co-directed by Adam J Graves and Suchitra Mattai, the project is a collaborative production under Graves Films, Krushan Naik Films, and Shine Global.