Guneet Monga and Priyanka Chopra's Anuja directed by Adam J Graves got Oscar nomination in the Live Action Short Film for 2025.
Anuja highlights the story of a nine-year-old girl working in a back-alley garment factory alongside her older sister, Palak. The film explores her journey as she confronts a life-altering decision that could shape her family's future.
Priyanka Chopra is the executive producer for the film which won the Live Action Short award at the 2024 HollyShorts Film Festival.
Director Adam J Graves, talking about Anuja says 'Anuja is “a heartfelt tribute to the resilience and untold stories of working children,”
Priyanka Chopra talking about the development says “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 (sic).”
She continued “It’s an honor for @purplepebblepictures and I 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 nomination for director Adam J. Graves and producer Suchitra Mattai, further solidifying Netflix’s commitment to nurturing diverse voices and fresh talent (sic).”
Anuja is currently streaming on Netflix. It is bankrolled on Graves Films, Shine Global Inc, and Krushan Naik Films,