Guneet Monga Kapoor Ready to Dazzle at the Oscars for the Third Time with ‘Anuja’

Mumbai, Dec 18 (NationPress) While ‘Laapataa Ladies’ has exited the Oscars race, India’s hopes shine brightly with ‘Anuja’, produced by Guneet Monga Kapoor. This live-action short film has been selected for the Best Live Action Short Film category.

Guneet has an impressive history at the Oscars, with her previous production ‘Period. End of Sentence’ winning the Oscar for Best Documentary Short Subject at the 91st Academy Awards in 2019. She continued her success with ‘The Elephant Whisperers’, which secured the Oscar for Best Documentary Short Film in 2023.

‘Anuja’ narrates the tale of a 9-year-old girl who works alongside her elder sister, Palak, in a garment factory located in New Delhi. When a teacher arrives at the factory, offering Anuja a rare opportunity to attend an elite boarding school, Anuja faces a pivotal choice that could shape her future and that of her sister.

Reacting to the announcement, Guneet Monga Kapoor expressed, “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, along with the powerful performances by Sajda Pathan and Ananya Shanbhag. This is a humbling recognition of the team’s dedication and the strength of this moving story.”

Director Adam J Graves stated, “It’s a tremendous honor to be included among such wonderful films. Anuja is the result of a collaboration with many talented and passionate individuals, especially our two stars, Sajda and Ananya. We knew their performances were extraordinary. However, there is nothing more gratifying than knowing that the film resonates emotionally with audiences while also highlighting the issue of child labour.”