Priyanka Chopra Jonas Joins Oscar-Shortlisted ‘Anuja’ as Executive Producer (Exclusive)

Priyanka Chopra Jonas has boarded the short film “Anuja” as executive producer. The film, which won the live-action short award at the 2024 HollyShorts Film Festival, has been shortlisted for the 2025 Academy Awards in the live-action short film category.
Directed by Adam J. Graves and produced by Suchitra Mattai, “Anuja” centers on the nine-year-old title character, who works in a back-alley garment factory with her older sister Palak. The narrative follows the young protagonist as she faces a decision that will impact both her future and her family.
“This beautiful film shines a spotlight on a subject that affects millions of children around the world, who are faced with the impossible decision between a future they cannot yet see and the immediate realities of their present,” Chopra Jonas said in a statement. “‘Anuja’ is a poignant, thought-provoking piece that makes us reflect deeply on the power of choices and how they...
Directed by Adam J. Graves and produced by Suchitra Mattai, “Anuja” centers on the nine-year-old title character, who works in a back-alley garment factory with her older sister Palak. The narrative follows the young protagonist as she faces a decision that will impact both her future and her family.
“This beautiful film shines a spotlight on a subject that affects millions of children around the world, who are faced with the impossible decision between a future they cannot yet see and the immediate realities of their present,” Chopra Jonas said in a statement. “‘Anuja’ is a poignant, thought-provoking piece that makes us reflect deeply on the power of choices and how they...
- 1/8/2025
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety - Film News
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