Pick up from the road and made Star! Know who is 9 -year -old Anuja whose story reached Oscar

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Last updated:January 28, 2025, 17:44 IST

Anuja Oscars: The film ‘Anuja’, on the story of Sajda Pathan, a 9 -year -old slum, has won the nomination of the Best Live Action Short film for Oscar 2025. The film is based on education and child labor.

Anuja nominated for Oscar

Can you think that a 9-year-old girl, who got up from a slum and stepped into the world of cinema, is directly representing India in the Oscars? Yes, this is the story of a film called ‘Anuja’, which has won the Nomination of Oscar 2025 in the Best Live Action Short Film category. There is a wave of happiness all over the country with this news.

What is the film ‘Anuja’ about?
‘Anuja’ is the story of a 9 -year -old girl, who lives in slums in Delhi. The film shows how Anuja has to take a big decision between her studies and working in the factory with her sister. This decision can change not only his future, but also his sister’s life. Through the film, serious issues like child labor and education have been highlighted.

Story of a real heroine
The most special thing about the film is its main character Sajda Pathan, who has played Anuja. Sajda’s real life is also no less than a film story. She once used to do child labor on the streets of Delhi, but the NGO named Salaam Balak Trust rescued her. The NGO was established in 1988 with the earnings of Meera Nair’s Oscar-namine film ‘Salaam Bombay’. Sajda has earlier worked in a French film ‘The Bread (La Tresh)’, in which he shared the screen with foreign actors.

Priyanka Chopra and Gunit Monga
‘Anuja’ has got the support of big names. The film’s executive producer is Gunit Monga, who has won the Oscar twice before. At the same time, stars like Priyanka Chopra and Mindi Calling are also associated with the film. Because of these, the film is getting a lot of discussion at the international level.

When and where can ‘Anuja’ see?
The Oscar Awards will be held on 2 March 2025 at Dolby Theater in Los Angeles. In this category, ‘Anuja’ is competed with films like ‘A Lion’, ‘I Am Not a Robot’, ‘The Last Ranger’, and ‘The Man Hu Kude Not Reimen Silent’. ‘Anuja’ will soon be released on Netflix, which will reach the audience around the world.