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Indian Short Film 'Anuja' Receives Nomination for 97th Academy Awards 2025.

Awards | Dated: 28 Jan 2025

In January 2025, the Indian short film 'Anuja' received a nomination in the 'Best Live Action Short Film' category for the 97th Academy Awards 2025. The film is produced by Hollywood star-writer Mindy Kaling, with Indian actress Priyanka Chopra backing it and Guneet Monga serving as the executive producer.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - This marks Guneet Monga's third Oscar nomination after her previous wins for 'The Elephant Whisperers' and 'Period: End of Sentence'.
  • - Written and directed by Adam J. Graves, 'Anuja' tells the story of a young girl working in a Delhi garment factory who faces a life-changing decision for her family's future.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) The nomination places 'Anuja' among the five finalists selected from an initial pool of 180 qualifying films, competing with 'A Lien', 'I'm Not a Robot', 'The Last Ranger', and 'The Man Who Would Not Remain Silent'.
  • (ii) The film also won the top honor at the HollyShorts Film Festival in 2024.
  • (iii) The 97th Academy Awards 2025, hosted by Conan O'Brien, will take place at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, USA, on March 2, 2025.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Which Indian short film was recently nominated for the 97th Academy Awards 2025 in the 'Best Live Action Short Film' category?

Correct Answer: Anuja

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