Guneet Monga’s ‘Anuja’ has made it to the Oscar shortlist, for the Best Live-Action Short Film category.

It highlights the issue of child labor in the garment industry and stars Nagesh Bhonsle in a key role.

In response to the film making it to the shortlist, Guneet Monga said “Having ‘Anuja’ shortlisted for the Oscars is an incredible honour. 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.”

Other films shortlisted in the Live Action Short category include ‘Clodagh’, ‘The Compatriot’, ‘Crust’, ‘Dovecote’, ‘Edge of Space’, ‘The Ice Cream Man’, ‘I’m Not a Robot’, ‘The Last Ranger’, ‘A Lien’, ‘The Man Who Could Not Remain Silent’, ‘The Masterpiece’, ‘An Orange from Jaffa’, ‘Paris 70’, and ‘Room Taken’.