Oscar-nominated short film Anuja to stream on Netflix from February 5
The film marks Guneet Monga’s third Oscar nomination
By Newsmeter Network Published on 30 Jan 2025 6:27 PM IST
New Delhi: Netflix has announced the global release date for ‘Anuja,’ the award-winning and Oscar-nominated short film about sisterhood, resilience and hope.
The film will be streaming from February 5 (Wednesday).
The film, backed by Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Guneet Monga, is directed by the husband-and-wife duo Adam J Graves and Suchitra Mattai. Anuja tells a poignant and inspiring story of resilience, love and sacrifice.
Derived from the Sanskrit word meaning ‘little sister,’ Anuja follows the story of a gifted 9-year-old orphan working in a back-alley garment factory with her 17-year-old sister Palak. The plot explores the difficult decision Anuja faces, which could change the course of her future and her family’s well-being
The film marks Guneet Monga’s third Oscar nomination, following wins in the same category for The Elephant Whisperers and Period: End of Sentence.
Hollywood star-writer Mindy Kaling, on board as producer, expressed gratitude to Netflix for showcasing the movie on their platform. “It is a dream come true to have Anuja on Netflix, where it can be seen by the worldwide audience it deserves.”
The short film competes against other notable films such as Alien, I’m Not a Robot, The Last Ranger and A Man Who Would Not Remain Silent.
