Priyanka Chopra Celebrates Oscar Nomination for Anuja: "Nothing Makes Me More Proud"

Priyanka Chopra, the executive producer of Anuja, expressed immense pride as the film earned a nomination in the Best Live Action Short Film category at the 2025 Oscars. Competing with over 180 films, Anuja has reached the final five, standing alongside Alien, I'm Not a Robot, The Last Ranger, and A Man Who Would Not Remain Silent.

Taking to Instagram, Chopra shared her excitement with a heartfelt post. Accompanying a poster and a clip from the film, she wrote, "Yaaaay! 'Anuja' is heading to the 2025 Oscars as a nominee for Best Live Action Short Film! Incredible! Thank you to @theacademy for the amazing honour."

She extended her congratulations to the film’s team, saying, "Huge congratulations to @adam_j_graves and the team of Anuja for capturing the essence of love, family, and resilience, and for delicately highlighting the work of the Salaam Baalak Trust India and the importance of education in a child’s life, especially for girls."

Priyanka emphasized her passion for supporting meaningful storytelling, adding, "Nothing makes me more proud than supporting the courageous storytelling of evocative films like this."

The film, directed by Adam J. Graves, tells the poignant story of a 9-year-old girl named Anuja, who works in a garment factory in Delhi and is offered a rare chance to attend school. She faces a life-altering decision that could change the future for both herself and her sister, Palak.

Priyanka previously shared her thoughts about the film, stating, "This beautiful film shines a spotlight on a subject that affects millions of children worldwide, who are faced with the impossible decision between a future they cannot yet see and the immediate realities of their present."

Anuja also boasts the involvement of two-time Oscar-winning producer Guneet Monga and Mindy Kaling. Featuring a cast that includes Sajda Pathan, Ananya Shanbhag, Nagesh Bhonsle, and Gulshan Walia, the film highlights the importance of education and resilience against the backdrop of societal challenges.

This nomination is a significant milestone for Priyanka Chopra, as well as the film's team, and further underscores the power of storytelling in bringing critical global issues to light.