Jan 23, 2025 07:14 PM IST
Anuja centers on the nine-year-old title character, who works in a back-alley garment factory with her older sister Palak.
Oscar nominations 2025: There is going to be Indian representation at the Oscars 2025 as Anuja, a film backed by Guneet Monga and Priyanka Chopra, has secured a nomination in the the Best Live Action Short Film category. Also read: Oscar-shortlisted short film Anuja to be released on Netflix, Priyanka Chopra reacts
The nominations were announced on Thursday.
The film was produced in collaboration with the Salaam Baalak Trust (SBT), a non-profit founded by Mira Nair’s family supporting street and working children, alongside Shine Global – known for Academy Award-winning films War/Dance (2007) and Inocente (2012) – and Krushan Naik Films. Mindy Kaling is one of the producers on the film. Oscar winner Guneet Monga Kapoor has also boarded Anuja as a producer.
This could be Monga’s third nomination at the Oscars. Her earlier projects, The Elephant Whisperers and Period: End of Sentence, won Oscars, bringing glory to Indian cinema.
About Anuja
The story centres around a 9-year-old title character who works in a back-alley garment factory with her older sister Palak. The narrative follows the young protagonist as she faces a decision that will impact both her future and her family. Adam J Graves described the film as “a heartfelt tribute to the resilience and untold stories of working children”.
The release date of Anuja is yet to be announced.
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