Guneet Monga and Priyanka Chopra’s film Anuja has received a nomination for the Best Live Action Short Film category at the Oscars 2025. Well, the Oscar 2025 nominations were announced on Thursday. The Elephant Whisperers’s Guneet Monga has won an Oscar at the 95th Academy Awards, in 2023.
Now, the short film Anuja has been nominated for the Best Live Action Short Film category at the Oscars 2025. The film has been produced in collaboration with the Salaam Baalak Trust (SBT), a non-profit organisation founded by Mira Nair’s family to support street and working children.
This marks the first Academy Award nomination for director Adam J. Graves and producer Suchitra Mattai. Talking about this prestigious moment, Guneet Monga Kapoor said, “Incredibly honoured for this nomination at the 97th Oscars. It is a privilege to share the story of Anuja, representing the work of Salaam Baalak Trust India – the voice of countless youth who bravely face formidable circumstances everyday. Even through unimaginable odds, they show us there is reason to smile. Director Adam J. Graves and Producer Suchitra Mattai have poured all of their hearts into this. This nomination is a testament to how we can cross borders, collaborate, and bring honest stories to life, alongside the support of some of the most powerful global icons like Mindy Kaling and Priyanka Chopra Jonas. Thank you for helping bring Anuja’s message to the global stage. Can’t wait for the world to experience the joy of watching Anuja on Netflix.”
Priyanka Chopra Jonas shared, “Anuja’ being nominated for an Oscar in the Best Live Action Short Film category is such an incredible moment. This film is a beautiful reminder of the power of storytelling—how it can shine a light on love, family, and resilience in the most authentic way. I’m so proud of Adam J. Graves for his vision and deeply moved by the brilliant performances of Sajda Pathan and Ananya Shanbhag, who have poured their hearts into bringing these characters to life. It’s an honor for me to be part of this journey alongside our amazing partners—Suchitra Mattai Studio, Mindy Kaling, Guneet Monga Kapoor, and Shine Global. Telling meaningful stories that resonate with audiences is what drives us, and I’m beyond thrilled to see ‘Anuja’ receive this well-deserved recognition.”
