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Priyanka Chopra Jonas Joins Oscar‑Qualified Short ‘We Were Here’ as Executive Producer
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 31 Oct 2026, 07:41 AM
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International star Priyanka Chopra Jonas has come on board as executive producer for the Indian short film ‘We Were Here’, which has qualified for Oscar consideration.
The Times of India reported that Bollywood‑Hollywood crossover artist Priyanka Chopra Jonas has taken on the role of executive producer for the Indian short film "We Were Here." The film recently secured a qualification slot for the Academy Awards, making it one of the few Indian shorts to reach this stage.
Chopra Jonas, who has previously won a Golden Globe and earned an Oscar nomination for her acting work, will lend her industry experience and global visibility to the project. Her involvement is expected to boost the film’s promotional outreach and improve its chances during the awards campaign.
The short, produced by a team of emerging Indian filmmakers, explores themes that resonate with both domestic and international audiences. With Chopra Jonas’s backing, the creators hope to attract wider distribution and festival screenings beyond the Oscar race.
Industry observers note that the partnership underscores a growing trend of Indian talent collaborating with global stars to elevate homegrown content on the world stage.
Chopra Jonas, who has previously won a Golden Globe and earned an Oscar nomination for her acting work, will lend her industry experience and global visibility to the project. Her involvement is expected to boost the film’s promotional outreach and improve its chances during the awards campaign.
The short, produced by a team of emerging Indian filmmakers, explores themes that resonate with both domestic and international audiences. With Chopra Jonas’s backing, the creators hope to attract wider distribution and festival screenings beyond the Oscar race.
Industry observers note that the partnership underscores a growing trend of Indian talent collaborating with global stars to elevate homegrown content on the world stage.