Priyanka Chopra Jonas Joins Oscar-Shortlisted ‘Anuja’ as Executive Producer (EXCLUSIVE)

variety.com:

Naman Ramachandran Priyanka Chopra Jonas has boarded the short film “Anuja” as executive producer. 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.

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. “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,” Chopra Jonas said in a statement. “‘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.” The film was produced in collaboration with the Salaam Baalak Trust (SBT), a nonprofit founded by Mira Nair’s family supporting street and working children, alongside Shine Global — known for Academy Award-winning films “War/Dance” (2007) and “Inocente” (2012) — and Krushan Naik Films.