Priyanka Chopra, Guneet Monga ‘honoured’ by Anuja’s Oscar 2025 nomination: ‘A privilege to share this story’ | Bollywood

Priyanka Chopra, Guneet Monga react to the nomination

Priyanka known as Anuja being nominated for the Oscars an ‘unimaginable second’, saying, “Anuja being nominated for an Oscar within the Greatest Stay Motion Quick Movie class is such an unimaginable second. This movie is a ravishing reminder of the ability of storytelling—the way it can shine a lightweight on love, household, and resilience in essentially the most genuine manner.” She shared that she was ‘proud’ of the director and ‘moved’ by Sajda Pathan and Ananya Shanbhag’s performances, including, “It’s an honor for me to be a part of this journey alongside our wonderful companions—Suchitra Mattai Studio, Mindy Kaling, Guneet Monga Kapoor, and Shine World.”

Guneet spoke in regards to the honour and mentioned, “Extremely honoured for this nomination on the 97th Oscars. It’s a privilege to share the story of Anuja, representing the work of Salaam Baalak Belief India – the voice of numerous youth who bravely face formidable circumstances each day. Even by means of unimaginable odds, they present us there’s motive to smile. Director Adam J Graves and Producer Suchitra Mattai have poured their hearts into this.” She added that the nomination is a ‘testomony to how we are able to cross borders, collaborate, and convey sincere tales to life’ thanking Mindy Kaling and Priyanka Chopra Jonas for his or her assist.

Anuja on Netflix quickly

Anuja has the backing of a group of producers: Suchitra, Mindy, Guneet, Krushan Naik, Aaron Kopp, Devananda Graves, Michael Graves, Ksheetij Saini and Alexandra Blaney. Priyanka and Anita Bhatia are on board as government producers. Co-executive producers embrace Archana Jain, Susan MacLaury, and Albie Hecht. The movie explores Mira Nair’s Salaam Baalak Belief, a nonprofit empowering avenue and dealing kids, with lead actor Sajda, herself a beneficiary.

Monika Shergill, VP of Content material at Netflix India, spoke in regards to the nomination and mentioned, “It’s an honour to deliver a ravishing, homegrown movie like Anuja to audiences world wide. We hope this highly effective story of resilience and redemption resonates with hearts in every single place and brings India one other Oscar after The Elephant Whisperers. Congratulations to the unimaginable group behind this heartening story of sisterhood.” Anuja will stream quickly on Netflix.