Priyanka Chopra feels honored to be a part of Anuja as the film gets an Oscar nomination
When the film received an Oscar nomination, Priyanka Chopra shared a post on social media and congratulated Team Anuja. The film is nominated in the Best Live-Action Short category.

Priyanka Chopra’s Anuja received a nomination for Best Live-Action Short at the 97th Academy Awards. The highly anticipated short film directed by Adam J. Graves marks his first Academy Award nomination. Excited about receiving the nomination, Priyanka shared a post and thanked the entire team.
She shared a video from the film on Instagram and wrote, “Anuja is moving forward 2025 Oscar as a nominee for Best Live Action Short Film! Incredible. A huge congratulations to @adam_j_graves for capturing the essence of love, family and resilience so beautifully. I am in awe of the incredible talent of our actresses Sajda Pathan and @ananya_hanbhag_, their powerful performances and the depth and authenticity they bring to these characters.”
Adding, she wrote, “It’s an honor for @violetpebblepictures and I to be a small part of this film’s journey with our amazing partners @suchitramattaistudio, @mindykaling, @guneetmonga, and @shine.global. Nothing makes me more proud than supporting the courageous storytelling of such thought-provoking films. Director Adam J. The @anujthefilm @netflix_in nominations for Graves and producer Suchitra Mattai further strengthen Netflix’s commitment to nurturing diverse voices and new talent.”
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Anuja is supported by a remarkable team of producers: Suchitra Matai, Mindy Kaling, Guneet Monga Kapoor, Krishna Naik, Aaron Kopp, Devanand Graves, Michael Graves, Kshitij Saini and Alexandra Blaney. Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Anita Bhatia are on board as executive producers. Co-executive producers include Archana Jain, Susan McLaury, Albie Hecht.
Expressing her excitement about the nomination, Priyanka Chopra Jonas said in a statement, “It is an incredible moment for Anuja to be nominated for an Oscar in the Best Live Action Short Film category. This film is a beautiful reminder of the power of storytelling – how it can shed light on love, family, and resilience in the most authentic way. I like Adam J. I’m so proud of Graves for his vision and I’m so impressed by the stellar performances from Sajda Pathan and Ananya Shanbhag, who poured their hearts into bringing these characters to life. It is an honor to be a part of this journey with our amazing partners – Suchitra Mattai Studio, Mindy Kaling, Guneet Monga Kapoor and Shine Global.”
The authenticity of the film is deeply linked to Mira Nair’s association with Salaam Balak Trust, a non-profit organization that empowers street and working children, with a stellar performance by lead actress Sajda Pathan, herself a beneficiary. Is.
Anuja is currently streaming on Netflix.