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‘Nahi jeete toh lagta hai sab exhaustion hai’: Guneet Monga reacts to Anuja’s loss at Oscars 2025 | Bollywood

‘Nahi jeete toh lagta hai sab exhaustion hai’: Guneet Monga reacts to Anuja’s loss at Oscars 2025 | Bollywood

Producer Guneet Monga expressed gratitude for the recognition Anuja received at the Oscars despite not winning. Guneet Monga reacts to Anuja’s Oscar loss. (Also Read: Guneet Monga writes about getting married at 39, what her relatives would say: ‘Beta shadi nahi ki’) Priyanka Chopra and Guneet Monga-backed Anuja, a short film set in New Delhi, was nominated in the Live Action Short Category at the Oscars 2025 but lost the prestigious award to the Dutch-language film ‘I’m Not a Robot. ‘ However, Guneet shared that getting nominated is also a “big thing”. Directed by Adam J. Graves, Anuja had secured a nomination for Best Live Action Short Film at the 97th Academy Awards, putting it in the race against other notable contenders such as Alien, I’m Not a Robot, The Last Ranger, and A Man Who Would Not Remain Silent. Guneet Monga reacts to Oscar loss In a conversation with ANI, she said, “…It is a beautiful film by Adam J. Grave and Suchitra Mattai…Adam is the director, and Suchitra is the producer. I joined …

Oscars 2025: Guneet Monga Promises Comeback, Says ‘We Will Return Again’ After Anuja’s Loss

Oscars 2025: Guneet Monga Promises Comeback, Says ‘We Will Return Again’ After Anuja’s Loss

Last Updated:March 03, 2025, 22:00 IST Though Anuja lost the Best Live Action Short Film award at the 97th Academy Awards to I’m Not a Robot, producer Guneet Monga remains hopeful, vowing that “we will return again.” Oscars 2025: Anuja lost to I’m Not a Robot, but producer Guneet Monga remains hopeful, saying, “We will return again.” The entire country celebrated when Anuja, an American Hindi-language short film, earned a nomination for Best Live Action Short Film at the 97th Academy Awards. Though it ultimately lost to the Dutch film I’m Not a Robot, producer Guneet Monga remains optimistic, promising that this is just the beginning of their Oscar journey. A few hours ago, Bollywood producer Guneet Monga took to Instagram to share stunning snapshots from the prestigious event, where she proudly represented Anuja. In a heartfelt caption, she wrote, “We attended the event with our short film Anuja, but this is just the beginning. As long as we continue to dream and create, we will return again soon!” Expressing her deep connection to the …

Priyanka Chopra Jonas-backed Anuja gets nod, Payal Kapadia’s All We Imagine As Light misses out – India TV

Priyanka Chopra Jonas-backed Anuja gets nod, Payal Kapadia’s All We Imagine As Light misses out – India TV

Image Source : X Anuja has been nominated in the Live Action Short Film category of Oscar Awards 2025 The Oscars 2025 nominations are being released on Friday evening, January 23, 2025. Directed by Adam J Graves and backed by Priyanka Chopra, Mindy Kaling and Academy Award winner Guneet Monga, the American-Hindi film ‘Anuja’ has been nominated in the Live Action Short Film category of Oscar Awards 2025. However, Payal Kapadia’s All We Imagine As Light could not win a nomination at the 97th Academy Awards.  About Anuja The story of Anuja revolves around a 9-year-old girl named Anuja, who works in a black-alley textile factory in Delhi with her elder sister Palak. When Anuja gets a chance to go to school, she faces a life-challenging choice, which greatly affects the future of her family. It features Nagesh Bhonsle, Rudolfo Rajeev Hubert and Sajda Pathan in lead roles. The film will soon be released on OTT giant Netflix.  About All We Imagine As Light India’s acclaimed feature film All We Imagine As Light, which took home …

Anuja shortlisted for Oscars 2025, producer Guneet Monga says ‘it’s an incredible honour’

Anuja shortlisted for Oscars 2025, producer Guneet Monga says ‘it’s an incredible honour’

After Laapataa Ladies, India’s official entry for the Oscars in the International Feature Film category, failed to secure a spot on the shortlist, India has pinned all hope on Anuja, produced by Guneet Monga. A still from Anuja | Guneet Monga Set in New Delhi, the film, which has been shortlisted in the Best Live-Action Short Film category, highlights the critical issue of child labor in the garment industry and stars actor Nagesh Bhonsle in a pivotal role. Reacting to Anuja making it to the Oscar shortlist, Guneet Monga tells us, “Having Anuja shortlisted for the Oscars is an incredible honour.” She adds, “Taking Indian stories global has always been a part of my hustle and it is a privilege to utilise my learnings over the years to ensure beautiful films like Anuja are given the platform they deserve. Filmmakers Adam J Graves and Suchitra Mattai bring a refreshing screenplay, with remarkable performances by Sajda (Pathan) and Ananya (Shanbhag) – offering Anuja’s story to continue to inspire audiences worldwide.” This is Monga’s third nomination at …

Guneet Monga reacts to her film Anuja making it to the shortlist for Oscars 2025. Here’s what she said | Bollywood

Guneet Monga reacts to her film Anuja making it to the shortlist for Oscars 2025. Here’s what she said | Bollywood

Although Kiran Rao‘s Laapataa Ladies, India’s official entry for Best International Feature Film, did not make it to the Oscars 2025 shortlist, India’s hopes for recognition remain alive. Guneet Monga Kapoor’s film Anuja has made it to the shortlist, and the team is ecstatic about the news. Also read: With Laapataa Ladies’ exit, India’s Oscar hopes rest with 2-time Academy Award winner Guneet Monga again Guneet Monga has previously won Oscars for her projects: The Elephant Whisperers and Period: End of Sentence. They believe that this recognition is a testament to the strength and impact of their moving story. Anuja has made it to the shortlist in the Best Live-Action Short Film category for the upcoming Oscars 2025 award ceremony. Anuja team reacts Producer Guneet is elated that a story of two sisters from India is in the race to the Oscars. “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. …