Oscar-nominated short film ‘Anuja’ to release on OTT in Feb

Netflix has announced that the Oscar-nominated Indian short film Anuja will be available for streaming on February 5.

The platform made the announcement via its official X account, captioning the post, “Anuja is a story of resilience, sisterhood, and hope. The Academy Award Nominated Live Action Short Film comes to Netflix on February 5.

Directed by Adam J. Graves, Anuja has been nominated for Best Live Action Short Film at the 97th Academy Awards, where it competes against Alien, I’m Not a Robot, The Last Ranger, and A Man Who Would Not Remain Silent.

The Oscar nominations were announced on January 23 by Bowen Yang and Rachel Sennott.

The film tells the story of a nine-year-old girl, Anuja, who works alongside her older sister, Palak, in a small garment factory. As the plot unfolds, Anuja is faced with a life-altering decision that will determine both her future and her family’s well-being.

The film has received widespread support, including endorsements from celebrities such as Priyanka Chopra and producer Guneet Monga.

Priyanka Chopra, who is among those championing the film, shared her thoughts: “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.”

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She added, “Anuja is a poignant, thought-provoking piece that makes us reflect deeply on the power of choices and how they shape the course of our lives. I am immensely proud to be associated with such a phenomenal and impactful project.”

Guneet Monga, one of the film’s producers, also expressed her excitement, stating, “Anuja is a story of unparalleled courage, a film made with a lot of heart. Director Adam J. Graves delivers a message through an empowered and entertaining lens.”

She further elaborated on her involvement, saying, “I’m honoured to be part of the journey ahead, alongside Producers Mindy Kaling, Suchitra Mattai, and Krushan Naik, and now one of the most powerful Brown voices to champion our story—Priyanka Chopra Jonas.”

For Monga, Anuja marks her third Oscar nomination. Her previous films, The Elephant Whisperers and Period: End of Sentence, have both won Academy Awards.