Indian Short Film Anuja has earned a prestigious nomination for Best Live Action Short Film at the Oscars 2025. This remarkable achievement is backed by renowned figures like actress Priyanka Chopra and producer Guneet Monga. With this nomination, Guneet Monga celebrates her third Oscar nomination, following her previous wins with The Elephant Whisperers and Period End of Sentence.
Anuja tells the poignant story of a nine-year-old girl working in a back-alley garment factory alongside her older sister, Palak. The film beautifully delves into the girl’s emotional journey as she faces a life-altering decision that could shape the future of her family.
Directed by Adam J. Graves, the film is produced by a talented team including Suchitra Mattai, Mindy Kaling, Guneet Monga Kapoor, Krushan Naik, Aaron Kopp, Devananda Graves, Michael Graves, Ksheetij Saini, and Alexandra Blaney. Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Anita Bhatia serve as Executive Producers, while Archana Jain, Susan MacLaury, and Albie Hecht are Co-Executive Producers.
Social media buzzed with joy as Priyanka Chopra and the Anuja team shared their excitement. Many netizens are celebrating the recognition of an Indian short film at the Oscars.
Here’s the full list of nominees for the Best Picture category at the Oscars 2025:
- Anuja
- The Brutalist
- A Complete Unknown
- Conclave
- Dune: Part Two
- Emilia Pérez
- I’m Still Here
- Nickle Boys
- The Substance
- Wicked
The nomination of Anuja marks an incredible milestone for Indian cinema at the global stage.
