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Anuja is a 2024 Hindi-language short by Adam J. Graves, backed by Salaam Baalak Trust and nominated for the 2025 live-action short Oscar.
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What choice does Anuja have to make in the short film?
Nine-year-old Anuja receives an opportunity to take an entrance examination that could lead her away from factory work and into school. Pursuing it also threatens to separate her from her older sister Palak, who has protected her.
Who plays Anuja and Palak?
Sajda Pathan plays Anuja, and Ananya Shanbhag plays Palak. Their characters work in a Delhi garment factory and try to raise the examination fee by selling bags made from fabric scraps.
What is Salaam Baalak Trust's connection to Anuja?
The production worked with Salaam Baalak Trust, a nonprofit supporting street-connected and working children in Delhi. Lead actor Sajda Pathan had personal ties to the organization, grounding the project in the community it depicts.
Was Anuja nominated for an Academy Award?
Yes. Adam J. Graves's Hindi-language film was nominated for Best Live Action Short Film at the 2025 Academy Awards. Netflix acquired the short during its awards-season run.
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