India’s ‘Anuja’ lost the Best Live Action Short Film Oscar to ‘I’m Not a Robot’.
March 3, 2025: Los Angeles: The 97th Academy Awards delivered a night of drama, glamour, and historic wins at the Dolby Theatre, hosted by Conan O’Brien. With a season marred by controversies—including the Los Angeles wildfires and a racism scandal—the awards ceremony remained unpredictable till the very end.
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In a disappointing turn for India, ‘Anuja’, a coming-of-age short film produced by Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Guneet Monga, lost the Best Live Action Short award to ‘I’m Not a Robot’.
🎬 India’s ‘Anuja’ Misses Out on Oscar Glory
Produced by Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Guneet Monga, and Mindy Kaling, ‘Anuja’ was a New Delhi-set short film that told the story of a gifted nine-year-old girl faced with a life-altering decision between education and factory work. Despite strong backing and a touching narrative, it lost to ‘I’m Not a Robot’, a Dutch sci-fi short directed by Victoria Warmerdam.
Other nominees in the Best Live Action Short Film category included ‘A Lien’, ‘The Last Ranger’, and ‘The Man Who Could Not Remain Silent’.
🎤 Emotional Tributes & Red Carpet Moments
The ceremony honored Hollywood icon Gene Hackman, who passed away four days before the event, with a heartfelt tribute from Morgan Freeman. Meanwhile, Halle Berry and Adrien Brody recreated their infamous 2003 Oscars kiss on the red carpet, sending social media into a frenzy.
Host Conan O’Brien also won hearts in India when he greeted viewers with a Hindi phrase: “Namaskar. Nashte ke saath Oscar kar rahe hai aap log”, meaning “Greetings! Hope you’re watching the Oscars with your breakfast.”
🌟 Final Thoughts: A Night to Remember
The night was a perfect blend of glitz, emotions, and groundbreaking achievements, setting the stage for another exciting year in Hollywood.
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