Oscar-Nominated Live Action Short Film 'Anuja' To Premiere On Netflix On This Date
Netflix is delighted to announce that the Oscar-nominated live-action short film Anuja will premiere on February 5, 2025, bringing this poignant and inspiring story to a global audience across 190 countries. Crafted by the husband-and-wife duo Adam J. Graves (Director, Producer) and Suchitra Mattai (Producer), Anuja offers a hopeful and heartfelt tale of resilience, love, and opportunity amidst hardship.
The trailer follows Anuja, a gifted nine-year-old girl, and her seventeen-year-old sister, Palak, as they labour in a back-alley garment factory. When a compassionate teacher offers Anuja the chance to attend an elite boarding school, the sisters face challenges that test their bond and resilience, culminating in a life-altering decision—one faced by countless young girls worldwide. The film stars Ananya Shanbhag (Palak), Sajda Pathan (Anuja), and Nagesh Bhosle (Mr. Verma).
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Expressing her excitement, Mindy Kaling, producer of Anuja, shared, “It is a dream come true to have Anuja on Netflix, where it can be seen by the worldwide audience it deserves. I’m so grateful to Bela Bajaria and Netflix India for seeing what I saw in this beautiful short film!”
Adam J. Graves added, “Suchitra and I are incredibly grateful that Anuja has found a home on Netflix. This story of hope was brought to life through collaboration with so many talented and passionate people. And we are thrilled that the results of our collective dedication can finally be enjoyed by audiences around the world.”
Anuja has the backing of a remarkable team of producers: Suchitra Mattai, Mindy Kaling, Guneet Monga Kapoor, Krushan Naik, Aaron Kopp, Devananda Graves, Michael Graves, Ksheetij Saini, and Alexandra Blaney. Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Anita Bhatia are on board as executive producers. Co-Executive Producers include Archana Jain, Susan MacLaury, and Albie Hecht.
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The film’s authenticity is deeply rooted in collaboration with Mira Nair’s Salaam Baalak Trust, a nonprofit empowering street and working children, with lead actor Sajda Pathan, herself a beneficiary, delivering a stellar performance.
With its Academy Award nomination for Best Live Action Short, Anuja has already captured global attention. Now, with its Netflix debut on February 5, this powerful story of sisterhood and hope is poised to leave an even greater impact.
