Priyanka Chopra lauds her production venture, Anuja, calling it a must-watch as it remains in the Oscar race

Priyanka Chopra Jonas has praised the film-Anuja, calling her production venture on Netflix 'a highly recommended.'

Published: Tuesday,Feb 18, 2025 02:13 AM GMT-07:00

Yukta Khanna

Anuja, the American Hindi-language short film has been making waves since it began streaming on Netflix on February 5, 2025. The film has captured the hearts of audiences from diverse backgrounds and has even secured a nomination for the upcoming Oscar Awards. Now, Priyanka Chopra Jonas has praised the film, calling her production venture on Netflix 'a highly recommended.'

On February 18, 2025, Priyanka Chopra Jonas took to her Instagram Story to share her enthusiasm for the film. She posted the movie's poster and expressed her excitement about its Oscar nomination. In her message, she wrote, “@anujathefilm is in the race for the Oscars! I highly recommend you to watch this remarkable film on Netflix.”

Earlier this month, Priyanka Chopra Jonas shared her excitement over the film's nomination for an Academy Award in the Best Live Action Short Film category. Taking to social media, the Bajirao Mastani actress posted a brief clip from Anuja and wrote, “I know you’ll be just as moved by Anuja as I was… and I’m beyond thrilled to share that it’s coming to Netflix on Feb 5!”

In her post, she also highlighted the performances of the two lead actors, Sajda Pathan and Ananya Shanbhag, describing the experience as powerful.

Their performances are raw, honest, and utterly captivating. Anuja is more than just a film - it’s a testament to the unbreakable bonds of sisterhood, the resilience of the human spirit, and the hope that carries us through even the darkest times. Don’t miss it
- Priyanka Chopra

Directed and written by Adam J. Graves, the film tells the story of a gifted 9-year-old girl and her older sister as they navigate the challenges of poverty. It premiered on August 17, 2024, at the HollyShorts Film Festival and is produced by Guneet Monga, Mindy Kaling, Suchitra Mattai, and others. Later on, Priyanka Chopra Jonas joined the team as an executive producer through her production company, Purple Pebble Pictures.