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Netflix Acquires Oscar-Shortlisted Short Film 'Anuja'

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Netflix snaps up Oscar-tipped short 'Anuja,' backed by Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Mindy Kaling, in a buzzy deal that's got the industry talking.
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  • At just 9 years old, the titular character of 'Anuja' toils away in a gritty garment factory, a far cry from the glitz of Hollywood - but this hard-hitting short is already generating major awards buzz.
  • Guneet Monga Kapoor, the Academy Award-winning producer behind 'Period. End of Sentence,' is one of the high-profile backers lending her clout to this poignant project, signaling Netflix's intention to court more prestige fare.
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Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Mindy Kaling, Guneet Monga Kapoor, Adam J. Graves, Suchitra Mattai, Netflix, Anuja
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