Bollywood-turned-global icon Priyanka Chopra Jonas has added another feather to her cap by joining the Oscar-shortlisted short film Anuja as an executive producer. Directed by Adam J. Graves, the film focuses on a 9-year-old girl, Anuja, who works in a back-alley garment factory with her sister, Palak. The film, which premiered at the DeadCenter Film Festival, has already secured a spot on the 2025 Academy Awards shortlist in the live-action short film category.Anuja tells a deeply moving story about childhood resilience and sacrifice. The narrative follows its young protagonist as she faces a life-altering decision that will determine her future and her family’s well-being. Produced by Suchitra Mattai, the short film collaborates with the Salaam Baalak Trust (SBT), a nonprofit supporting street and working children, and Shine Global, an organization renowned for its Oscar-winning films.Producer Suchitra Mattai added, “Priyanka’s faith 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.”This is not the first time Priyanka Chopra Jonas has lent her support to meaningful cinema. She previously executive produced the Oscar-nominated documentary To Kill a Tiger and the acclaimed Netflix film The White Tiger. Her association with Anuja aligns with her continued advocacy for social causes and her passion for storytelling.
