LOS ANGELES: Global star Priyanka Chopra is extremely happy as she has come on board as an executive producer for the Oscar-shortlisted film 'Anuja'. Variety shared this update. "Anuja" centers on the nine-year-old title character, who works in a back-alley garment factory with her older sister Palak.
The narrative follows the young protagonist as she faces a decision that will impact both her future and her family. On being associated with the film, Priyanka in a statement said, "This beautiful film shines a spotlight on a subject that affects millions of children around the world, who are faced with the impossible decision between a future they cannot yet see and the immediate realities of their present." She said, "Anuja is a poignant, thought-provoking piece that makes us reflect deeply on the power of choices and how they shape the course of our lives.
I am immensely proud to be associated with such a phenomenal and impactful project." The film was produced in collaboration with the Salaam Baalak Trust (SBT), a nonprofit founded by Mira Nair's family supporting street and working children, alongside Shine Global -- known for Academy Award-winning films "War/Dance" (2007) and "Inocente" (2012) -- and Krushan Naik Films. Mindy Kaling is one of the producers on the film.
Oscar winner Guneet Monga Kapoor has also boarded "Anuja" as a producer. This is Monga's third nomination at the Oscars. Her earlier projects, 'The Elephant Whisperers' and 'Period: End of Sentence', won Os.
