Reacting to the nomination, Priyanka in a press note said, "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."

It’s a dream for every filmmaker to get nominated for and win the prestigious Oscar Awards, but how many of them actually achieve this feat? Very few! But for us Indians, it is a matter of great pride as one of our films has been nominated for the Oscar 2025.

Oscar-shortlisted short film 'Anuja', produced by Priyanka Chopra Jonas, highlights the struggles of two sisters in New Delhi. With its debut on Netflix, this poignant tale aims to connect audiences globally to the resilience of working children,

Anuja centers on the nine-year-old title character, who works in a back-alley garment factory with her older sister Palak.

Guneet Monga's Anuja has been nominated in the Live Action Short Film category for Oscars 2025. The film is directed Adam J Graves and produced by Suchitra Mattai.