The film is based on the life of airhostess neerja bhanot. Neerja is a biopic & a cinematic representation of the dramatic events that unfolded on 5th September 1986 when pan am flight 73 from bombay to new york was hijacked at its transit at jinnah international airport in karachi by palestinian extremists from abu nidal’s terrorist outfit. Its the story of neerja bhanot ( sonam kapoor) a 22 year old part time model, who was the head purser on the flights through her swift thinking & brave actions she managed to save the lives of 359 passengers & crew on board out of 379, all at the cost of her own life. a wonderful film about a hero.
The brilliant direction by director ram madhvani and superb performances by sonam kapoor and shabana azmi.must watch!