As his short film “Holy Curse” did not make it to the Oscars shortlist this year, actor Anup Soni responded gracefully, thanking everyone for their “warmth and encouragement.”
Anup took to Instagram to share a series of stills from the short film and emphasized that the journey has been as significant as the destination. He wrote: “Our short film, Holy Curse, couldn’t make it to the Oscars shortlist this time. Nevertheless, thanks so much for the warmth and encouragement. Thank you my director @kapoorsnig for this one. And guys if you haven’t seen it yet, pls watch it on The New Yorker YouTube channel.”
About Holy Curse
Directed by Snigdha Kapoor, Holy Curse follows 11-year-old Radha, who, during a visit to India, grapples with their gender identity as their family subjects them to manipulative orthodox rituals, believing these will dispel an alleged ancestral curse affecting Radha’s thoughts. The film also stars Shardul Bharadwaj, Suhas Deshpande, and Adithi Kalkunte.
Anup Soni’s Career Journey
Anup, who is married to actress Juhi Babbar, began his career with roles in television serials such as Sea Hawks and Saaya. He later transitioned to cinema, appearing in the 2003 films Kharaashein: Scars From Riots, Hum Pyar Tumhi Se Kar Baithe, and Hathyar.
In 2004, he featured in Ashoke Pandit’s film Sheen, but soon returned to television with CID: Special Bureau. Anup continues to work in both films and television, having previously been part of the series Crime Patrol.
Most recently, he was seen in the series Saare Jahan Se Accha, which follows a resilient Indian spy who must outsmart his counterpart across the border in Pakistan to sabotage its nuclear program. Anup also made a cameo appearance in the film The Great Shamsuddin Family, directed by Anusha Rizvi, alongside an ensemble cast including Kritika Kamra, Shreya Dhanwanthary, Sheeba Chaddha, Farida Jalal, and Purab Kohli.