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Priyanka Chopra’s Short Film Anuja Shortlisted for Oscars 2025

Priyanka Chopra Jonas executive produced the Oscar-shortlisted short film *Anuja*. The film highlights child labor and education struggles. *Anuja* won the 2024 HollyShorts Film Festival award and is set to compete at the 2025 Oscars.

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Priyanka Chopra’s Short Film Anuja Shortlisted for Oscars 2025

Priyanka Chopra Jonas excels in personal and professional spheres with her continuous feats. The Global Icon is producing the short movie ‘Anuja., a much powerful Oscar -shortlisted feature. Recently ‘Anuja’, the live short film won awards at the HollyShorts Festival 2024 and also grabbed a spot among the nominees under the category ‘Live- Action Short Film” for the forthcoming 2025 Academy Awards.

Directed by Adam J. Graves and produced by Suchitra Mattai, ‘Anuja’ is a movie set in New Delhi. It narrates the story of nine-year-old girl Anuja who has to face a life-altering decision. The film unfolds the inner struggle of Anuja who finds herself incapable of deciding between education and her elder sister Palak, whom she works in a garment factory with, to support her family.

This movie narrative is all about the issue of child labor on a global level and the unavailability of educational opportunities for children. It highlights the systemic problems that deny children the right to a childhood and an opportunity to build a future.

According to Variety, speaking of her pride in the message, Priyanka Chopra Jonas said, “This beautiful film shines light on a critical issue affecting millions of children across the globe. ‘Anuja’ is a poignant, thought-provoking piece that makes us reflect deeply on the power of choices and how they shape the course of our lives.”. I am immensely proud to be associated with such a phenomenal and impactful project.”

‘Anuja’ was made in collaboration with Salaam Baalak Trust (SBT) and Shine Global. The Salaam Baalak Trust is a nonprofit organization initiated by Mira Nair’s family to support the street and working children of India.

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