This marks the first Academy Award® nomination for director Adam J. Graves and producer Suchitra Mattai, further solidifying Netflix’s commitment to nurturing diverse voices and fresh talent.

Anuja has the backing of a remarkable team of producers: #SuchitraMattai, Mindy Kaling, Guneet Monga Kapoor, #KrushanNaik, #AaronKopp, #DevanandaGraves, #MichaelGraves, #KsheetijSaini and #AlexandraBlaney. Priyanka Chopra Jonas and #AnitaBhatia are on board as Executive Producers. Co-Executive Producers include #ArchanaJain, #SusanMacLaury, #AlbieHecht. The film’s authenticity is deeply rooted in collaboration with #MiraNairs Salaam Baalak Trust, a nonprofit empowering street and working children, with lead actor #SajdaPathan, herself a beneficiary, delivering a stellar performance.

Talking about this prestigious moment, Guneet Monga Kapoor said, “Incredibly honoured for this nomination at the 97th Oscars. It is a privilege to share the story of Anuja, representing the work of Salaam Baalak Trust India – the voice of countless youth who bravely face formidable circumstances everyday. Even through unimaginable odds, they show us there is reason to smile. Director Adam J. Graves and Producer Suchitra Mattai have poured all of their hearts into this. This nomination is a testament to how we can cross borders, collaborate, and bring honest stories to life, alongside the support of some of the most powerful global icons like Mindy Kaling and Priyanka Chopra Jonas. Thank you for helping bring Anuja’s message to the global stage. Can’t wait for the world to experience the joy of watching Anuja on Netflix.”

Expressing her excitement on the nomination, Priyanka Chopra Jonas shared, “‘Anuja’ being nominated for an Oscar in the Best Live Action Short Film category is such an incredible moment. This film is a beautiful reminder of the power of storytelling—how it can shine a light on love, family, and resilience in the most authentic way. I’m so proud of Adam J. Graves for his vision and deeply moved by the brilliant performances of Sajda Pathan and Ananya Shanbhag, who have poured their hearts into bringing these characters to life. It’s an honor for me to be part of this journey alongside our amazing partners—Suchitra Mattai Studio, Mindy Kaling, Guneet Monga Kapoor, and Shine Global. Telling meaningful stories that resonate with audiences is what drives us, and I’m beyond thrilled to see ‘Anuja’ receive this well-deserved recognition.”

Monika Shergill, VP – Content, Netflix India on the nomination, “It is an honor to bring a beautiful, homegrown film like Anuja to audiences around the world. We hope this powerful story of resilience and redemption resonates with hearts everywhere, and brings India another Oscar after The Elephant Whisperers. Congratulations to the incredible team behind this heartening tale of sisterhood—Suchitra Mattai, Adam J. Graves, Guneet Monga Kapoor, Mindy Kaling, and Priyanka Chopra Jonas.”

Netflix received the most nominations for an individual studio with the following 18 nominations across 6 titles. including a record-breaking 13 for Emilia Perez, the most-nominated film of 2025.

Anuja prepares to stream soon on Netflix.

By Keerti Kadam

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The Meghalaya International Film Festival is said to be one-of-a-kind and will take place from March 14, 2023 to March 18, 2023. The announcement of the film festival was unveiled at the starry event at Mumbai’s JW Marriott Hotel where Commander Shangpliang and Dr. Harjeet Singh Anand (Founder of Indo-European Business Council Chamber of Commerce) spoke about the incredible film festival.

At the event, Commander Shangpliang and Aruna Chakravorty (Founder and Director of ABK Media India Pvt. Ltd) welcomed everyone and gave an insight into the beauty of Meghalaya. The dignitaries present at the event were felicitated with bouquets and shawls as a token of love. Besides this, IPS Officer Mohan Rathod commenced the event by lighting the lamp followed by some live performances with the logo and website launch of the Meghalaya International Film Festival (www.meghiff.com).

More so, Dr. Harjeet Singh Anand extended his support to Commander Shangpliang through the Rotary Club. Apart from this, Mr. Shangpliang revealed the early announcement of the Meghalaya Film Policy, a pleasant and lucrative initiative for filmmakers and production houses. Furthermore, Commander Shangpliang said, “The idea of organising the curtain-raiser program of the Meghalaya International Film Festival was to encourage film directors and producers to explore the state for shooting films there.”

In the past, Salman Khan’s 1991 film ‘Kurbaan’ and another Bollywood film ‘Rock On 2’ were shot in Meghalaya. “We are looking forward to promoting Meghalaya Tourism across the globe. I would appeal to all the filmmakers to experience the beauty of Meghalaya”, Commander Shangpliang added.

More so, the curtain-raiser event in Mumbai saw the signing of MOUs with production houses. The film festival will begin with a grand opening on the evening of March 14 at an auditorium in Shillong. The five-day international film festival will screen more than 65 feature films and documentaries. In addition, more than a thousand visitors and movie buffs will attend the film festival from different parts of the world.

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Education is one of the most powerful things in life. It allows us to find the meaning behind everything and helps improve lives in a massive way. Education gives us an understanding of the world around us and offers us an opportunity to use that knowledge wisely. Irrespective of race, creed, and gender, education makes it possible for people to stand out as equal with all the other persons from different walks of life. Success is knowing that your contribution is what helps the collective.

Archana Jain Founder of Florian Foundation and President of Giants Group of Mumbai ONE Spreads love, smile and happiness to more than 200 kids of Chatrapati Shivaji Vidyalaya along with actress and Influencer Niharica raizada, Ekta Jain, Social Activist Rabia Patel, Kailash Shahani Founder of Mumbai One and Young Kids Kriissh Gada, Heer Mehta, Shaan Mehta and Senior inspector Manoj Hirlekar. They distributed School kits to the financially challenged and Underprivileged children at Chatrapati Shivaji Vidyalaya at Sion on Human Rights Day. The School Kit Bag consisted long book, compass Box with pensils, eraser, pen, Water Bottle, Tiffin Box, Pencil color box and a few more mislleneous things.

The event was also supported by Business Guru – Vikash Mittersai, Managing Director of Nazara Technology Ltd.

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India Brainy Beauty motivates every woman to come ahead and take a step towards achieving her dreams of walking the ramp and participate in a beauty pageant with a good cause in 2021. “Believe in yourself. You are braver than you think, more talented than you know, and capable of much more than you imagine.” This Pageant makes you believe that you should not let others tell you what you can’t do. Don’t let the limitations of others demotivate you. If you can remove your self-doubt and believe in yourself, you can achieve what you never thought was possible”.

India Brainy Beauty Pageant is supporting the cause of women Empowerment and the LGBTQIA community. It’s time to explore yourself with this glamorous world and get trained by the top 15 experts of the fashion industry for three days at St. Regis Mumbai. Come and be the new version of yourself.

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