Actress-producer Priyanka Chopra Jonas has come on board as executive producer for short film ‘Anuja’.
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, reports ‘Variety’.
Film Adam J. Directed by Graves and produced by Suchitra Matai. It focuses on the 9-year-old titular character, who works in a back-alley textile factory with her elder sister Palak.
According to ‘Variety’, the story follows the young protagonist as he is faced with a decision that will affect both his future and that of his family.
Priyanka said in a statement, “This beautiful film sheds light on a topic that affects millions of children around the world, who are faced with the impossible decision between a future they can’t yet see and There are the immediate realities of their present. ‘Anuja’ is a poignant, thought-provoking piece that forces us to reflect deeply on the power of choices and how they shape the course of our lives. I feel extremely proud to be associated with such a ground-breaking and impactful project.”
The film was produced in collaboration with Salaam Balak Trust (SBT), a non-profit founded by Mira Nair’s family that supports street and working children, with Shine Global, which produced the Academy Award-winning film. Known for the films “War/Dance” (2007) and. “Innocent” (2012), and Krishna Naik Films. Mindy Kaling is one of the producers of the film. Oscar winner Guneet Monga Kapoor has also joined ‘Anuja’ as an executive producer.
Lead actress Sajda Pathan brings authenticity to the role, drawing inspiration from her personal experiences of surviving on the streets of Old Delhi with her sister before finding support through the Salaam Balak Trust.
“Priyanka’s belief in the power of Anuja’s story means a lot to us, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to have her join our team,” Matai said.
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