Indian cinema shines on the global stage once again as Anuja, a short film produced by Priyanka Chopra and Guneet Monga, secures a nomination for Best Live Action Short Film at the 2025

The short, developed in partnership with Mira Nair’s Salaam Baalak Trust, features Sajda Pathan — herself a beneficiary of the nonprofit — in a leading role. The production team spans Graves Films, Shine Global Inc (Oscar winners “War/Dance” and “Inocente”), Krushan Naik Films and Salaam Baalak Trust.