Not only fans, but even Bollywood celebrities can’t wait to watch Sonam Kapoor’s much awaited film ‘Neerja’, which is releasing this Friday. The trailer of the film has already left people speechless and numb with its outstanding touching storyline. From soul stirring songs, to the trailer of the film, fans can’t stop talking about Sonam Kapoor’s film, which talks about fear and courage.
Sonam Kapoor is all set to depict the story of courageous Neerja Bhanot, who was killed on the hijacked plane, Pan Am Flight 73 in the year 1986. Neerja was the senior flight purser on the ill-fated Pan Am Flight 73, which was hijacked by four armed men. Shockingly, this incident took place just 25 hours before her 23rd birthday.
Recently, Sonam Kapoor and makers of the film hosted back-to-back special screenings of ‘Neerja’ where many Bollywood celebrities arrived to watch the film. Post the screening of the film; B-town celebs took to their twitter handle to express their views on the film.
Neerja was a purser with the Pan Am Flight 73. She was killed by the hijackers on September 5, 1986 in Karachi. Neerja’s bravery and selflessness saved lives of 360 passengers on board the hijacked flight.
Posthumously, she was honored with the Ashok Chakra for her bravery, and thus went on to become the youngest recipient of the award.
The 30-year-old actress took to her Twitter handle and expressed her unhappiness by writing, "Extremely disheartened that #Neerja isn`t releasing this Friday in Pakistan. She was awarded by them & I hope they will salute her again."In one tweet Sonam also wrote that Neerja saves the lives of Pakistani citizens and guaranteed that Pakistan hasn`t been shown in a poor light in the flick.
The’Prem Ratan Dhan Payo’ star also tweeted, "When #Neerja releases worldwide and people see how fair the film is, I`m hopeful that it will result in a solution to a release in Pakistan.
"Directed by Ram Madhvi, ’Neerja’ is a biopic based on the life of the Pan Am Flight 73 air hostess Neerja Bhanot. Bhanot was just 23-year-old when she sacrificed her life in saving 359 lives on board a hijacked flight to Karachi, Pakistan. The film is slated to be released on February 19.