Netflix Acquires ‘Anuja,’ Oscar-Shortlisted Short Film Backed by Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Mindy Kaling and Guneet Monga Kapoor (Exclusive)

Netflix has landed worldwide streaming rights to “Anuja,” the Oscar-shortlisted live-action short that counts Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Mindy Kaling and Academy Award winner Guneet Monga Kapoor among its high-profile backers.
Directed by Adam J. Graves and produced by Suchitra Mattai, “Anuja” centers on the 9-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.
The short, developed in partnership with Mira Nair’s Salaam Baalak Trust, features Sajda Pathan — herself a beneficiary of the nonprofit — in a leading role.
Directed by Adam J. Graves and produced by Suchitra Mattai, “Anuja” centers on the 9-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.
The short, developed in partnership with Mira Nair’s Salaam Baalak Trust, features Sajda Pathan — herself a beneficiary of the nonprofit — in a leading role.
- 1/14/2025
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety - TV News
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