Anuja producer Guneet Monga shared her first statement on Instagram after Oscar loss. She promised to return soon and paid a hat-tip to independent cinema.

Not just the team, the entire country rejoiced when American Hindi-language short film, Anuja was nominated for the Best Live Action Short Film award at the 97th Academy Awards. But sadly, the movie didn’t bring home the prestigious award and lost it to the Dutch film I’m Not a Robot.

LOS ANGELES, CA – Mindy Kaling and Guneet Monga-backed Anuja, a short film set in New Delhi, lost the Oscar for Best Live Action Short to the Dutch-language film I’m Not a Robot on February 2.

Director Adam J Graves and Indian producer Guneet Monga discuss the journey of 'Anuja', the Hindi film nominated for Oscars 2025 under Best Live Action Short section.

Hours after short film Anuja lost out on the Best Live Action Short Oscar, producer Guneet Monga on Monday said she joined the project not only to support the filmmakers but also to amplify the voices of children.

Producer Guneet Monga expressed gratitude for the recognition "Anuja" received at the Oscars, despite not winning. The film, directed by Adam J Graves

New Delhi-set coming-of-age short film that was competing at the Oscars 2025 in the Best Live Action Short category, lost out on the award to Dutch-language movie I'm Not a Robot.I'm Not a Robot is a science fiction film written and directed by Victoria Warmerdam.