Global star Priyanka Chopra is thrilled to join as an executive producer for the Oscar-shortlisted film ‘Anuja’. The story follows a nine-year-old girl, Anuja, who works in a back-alley garment factory with her older sister, Palak. The film focuses on Anuja’s life-changing decision that will shape her future and her family’s.
Speaking about her association with the film, Priyanka Chopra said, “This beautiful film highlights an issue affecting millions of children globally, who must choose between an uncertain future and the harsh realities of their present.” She added, “ ‘Anuja’ is a poignant, thought-provoking story that makes us reflect on the power of choices and their impact on our lives. I’m immensely proud to be part of such a powerful and impactful project.”
‘Anuja’ was produced in collaboration with the Salaam Baalak Trust (SBT), Shine Global, and Krushan Naik Films. Mindy Kaling and Oscar winner Guneet Monga Kapoor are also producers. SBT, founded by Mira Nair's family, supports street children, while Shine Global is known for ‘War/Dance’ (2007) and ‘Inocente’ (2012).
In addition to ‘Anuja’, ‘Santosh’, a British-Indian film directed by Sandhya Suri and starring Shahana Goswami, is also in the Oscars race as the UK's official entry.
