Quick Info
| Profession | Child Actress |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Birthplace | Delhi |
Latest News about Sajda Pathan
02/03/2025
Sajda Pathan attended the 97th Academy Awards ceremony on 2 March 2025 as one of the lead actors of the Oscar-nominated short film 'Anuja,' accompanied by director Adam J. Graves and co-star Ananya Shanbhag. Although the film did not win in the Best Live Action Short Film category, it reached the final shortlist of five nominees, bringing international recognition to Sajda's performance and the story of child labour in India.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Sajda Pathan is an Indian child actress who was rescued from the streets of Delhi by the Salaam Baalak Trust. She gained international recognition for her lead role in the Oscar-nominated short film 'Anuja' (2024), which tells a story inspired by her own life experiences. The film was nominated for Best Live Action Short Film at the 97th Academy Awards. |
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Physical Stats & More
| Eye Color | Black |
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| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Currently attending school as a resident of Salaam Baalak Trust |
Personal Life
| Grew up on the streets of Old Delhi with her older sister after being abandoned by her parents | |
| Was a former child labourer before being rescued by Salaam Baalak Trust | |
| Currently resides in a Salaam Baalak Trust home for girls formerly living on the streets of Delhi |
Family
| Siblings | Older Sister |
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Career
| Debut | Sajda made her first appearance in the film 'The Braid (La Tresse)' in 2023, portraying the character Lalita under the direction of Laetitia Colombani. |
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| Notable Works | Lead role in the short film 'Anuja' (2024), directed by Adam J. Graves and Suchitra Mattai, which received an Oscar nomination for Best Live Action Short Film at the 97th Academy Awards. |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Sajda was rescued by The Salaam Baalak Trust, an organization established in 1988, which not only saved her but also provided shelter at their Day Care Center. | |
| 2. She grew up on the streets of Old Delhi with her older sister after being abandoned by her parents, often begging outside a Hanuman temple. | |
| 3. In 2024, she starred in the short film 'Anuja,' which narrates her true story and is a collaboration between Salaam Baalak Trust and Shine Global. The film received an Oscar nomination in 2025. | |
| 4. Sajda was rescued by The Salaam Baalak Trust, an organization established in 1988 with proceeds from Mira Nair's Oscar-nominated film Salaam Bombay, which not only saved her but also provided shelter and education. | |
| 5. In 2024, she starred in the short film 'Anuja,' which narrates her true story and is a collaboration between Salaam Baalak Trust, Shine Global, and producers including Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Guneet Monga, and Mindy Kaling. The film received an Oscar nomination in 2025. | |
| 6. The film 'Anuja' features her alongside co-star Ananya Shanbhag and is set in New Delhi, exploring the difficult choice between education and factory work faced by impoverished children. | |
| 7. At age 9, Sajda was selected to play the lead role of Anuja in the short film, which was directed by Metropolitan State University of Denver Philosophy professor Adam J. Graves and his wife Suchitra Mattai. |