The 97th Oscar Nominations: Indian-American Flick “Anuja” Crashes the Party; Priyanka Chopra Calls the Shots as Producer, and Yes, It’s in Hindi!

Breaking from the glitzy world of Bollywood, where dreams are as extravagant as the sarees our beloved heroines wear! This is your favorite gossip guru, Bollywood Newshound Nisha, here to spill the beans with a side of sass. Pull up a chair because this tale is juicier than a ripe mango in the peak of summer!

Lights, Camera, Anuja! 🎬

So, the Oscars have announced their nominees, folks! And guess what? The Hindi-language film Anuja has snagged a spot in the Best Live Action Short Film category. Yes, you heard it right, the film produced by none other than our very own Desi Girl, Priyanka Chopra, alongside Guneet Monga, is in the running with the big shots. Out of 180 contenders, Anuja danced its way into the top five. Quite the feat, right? Released on August 17, 2024, this little gem is making waves internationally and proving that Hindi is the new cool in Hollywood. 😎

Now, here’s a little tidbit for you: the nomination announcement was supposed to take place on January 17, but thanks to a fiery commotion in Los Angeles, it was postponed to January 23. Imagine the suspense! The city of angels was literally on fire…talk about stealing the spotlight! 🔥

Rolling Out the Red Carpet for the Biggies!

And while we’re talking Oscars, let’s not forget the heavyweight categories! Here’s the rundown of some famous nominations:

Best Live Action Short Film

• Anuja
• A Lien
• I Am Not A Robot
• The Last Ranger
• The Man Who Could Not Remain Silent

  Best Picture

• Anora
• The Brutalist
• A Complete Unknown
• Conclave
• Dune: Part Two
• Emilia Perez
• I Am Still Here
• Nickel Boys
• The Substance
• Wicked

  Best Actor

• Adrien Brody, The Brutalist
• Timothée Chalamet, A Complete Unknown
• Colman Domingo, Sing Sing
• Ralph Fiennes, Conclave
• Sebastian Stan, The Apprentice

  Best Actress

• Cynthia Erivo, Wicked
• Carla Sofia Gascon, Emilia Perez
• Mikey Madison, Anora
• Demi Moore, The Substance
• Fernanda Torres, I Am Still Here

  Best Director

• Sean Baker, Anora
• Brady Corbet, The Brutalist
• James Mangold, A Complete Unknown
• Jacques Audiard, Emilia Perez
• Coralie Fargeat, The Substance

  The Oscars ceremony is set to dazzle on March 2 in Los Angeles. Last year, Cillian Murphy’s film Oppenheimer swept away seven awards, including Best Picture. Sadly, not a single Indian film made the cut in 2024. But hey, we’re nothing if not persistent!

  Nisha’s Nutshell 🥜

  In the world of Bollywood and beyond, it seems the lesson is clear: If at first you don’t succeed, just sprinkle some Priyanka magic and try again! Hollywood, brace yourself for more Hindi, because we’re just getting started. 🌟

  Stay tuned for more Bollywood banter, because you know I’m here to keep you entertained with the good, the bad, and the hilariously absurd. Until next time, keep your popcorn ready! 🍿