Oscars 2025 Shortlist: All About Guneet Monga's Shortlisted Short Film Anuja; Check Cast, Plot & More

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Oscars 2025 Final Shortlist Anuja: After Kiran Rao's 'Laapata Ladies' (Lost Ladies) has failed to make it to the next round of Oscars 2025 race, all eyes are on now Guneet Monga's short film 'Anuja'. The Academy Of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) recently recently announced the names of the movies that made it to the final shortlist for 97th Academy Awards (Oscars 2025). While Indian fans were left heartbroken after Laapata Ladies took its exit from Oscars race, they are keeping their hope alive after 'Anuja' securing a position in the 'Best Live Live-Action Short Film' category.

All About Guneet Monga's Short Film 'Anuja', Shortlisted For Oscars 2025

2-Time Academy Award-winner Guneet Monga has all the reasons to be on cloud nine as 'Anuja', backed by Guneet, has been shortlisted under the Best Live Action Short Film category for Oscars 2025.

Directed by Adm J. Graves, 'Anuja' is produced by Guneet Monga along with Suchitra Mattai, Mindy Kaling, Shine Global's Alexandra Blaney, Krushan Naik, and Aaron Kopp. The short film sheds light on the issue of child labour in the garment industry. It follows the heart-wrenching story of two sisters Anuja (played by Sajda Pathan) and Palak (played by Ananya Shanbhag) who work in a garment factory in Delhi, navigating poverty.

Guneet Monga On Anuja Being Shortlisted For Oscars 2025

After the announcement, Guneet Monga expressed her excitement. The filmmaker stated, "Being shortlisted for the Oscars is a moment of immense pride. Anuja is a deeply personal story of two sisters navigating through life, celebrating the unwavering hope and resilience of the human spirit. It's been an honor to contribute to the campaign as an executive producer, and to be part of its incredible journey with the brilliant filmmakers Adam J. Graves and Suchitra Mattai and powerful performances by Sajda Pathan and Ananya Shanbhag. This is a humbling recognition of the team's dedication and to the strength of this moving story. (sic)"