Neerja Bhanot

Sonam Kapoor Remembers Neerja Bhanot On Her Birth Anniversary With An Emotional Post

Entertainment | Written by Pranita Chaubey | Monday September 7, 2020

Sonam Kapoor received a Special Mention for her role in Neerja at the 64th National Film Awards

4 Years Of Neerja: 'True Icon Of Bravery,' Writes Sonam Kapoor

Entertainment | Written by Tapatrisha Das | Wednesday February 19, 2020

Neerja received several awards and appreciation including two National Film Awards and six Filmfare Awards

Sonam Kapoor Paid Homage To Neerja Bhanot: "Her Bravery Continues To Inspire Me"

Entertainment | Written by Shruti Srivastava | Monday February 19, 2018

Sonam Kapoor wrote, "It was an honour to play Neerja Bhanot and pay homage to her indelible memory"

FBI Issues New Set Of Images Of Neerja Bhanot's Pan Am Flight Hijackers

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday January 19, 2018

The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has released new age-progressed images of four suspects in the deadly hijacking of a Pan Am plane in the Pakistani city of Karachi in 1986.

FBI Releases Photos Of Alleged Hijackers Of Neerja Bhanot's Pan Am Flight 73

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday January 12, 2018

The US Federal Bureau of Investigations on Thursday released age-progressed photographs of four alleged hijackers charged with the 1986 hijack of Pan Am Flight 73 that killed 20 people, including Indian flight attendant Neerja Bhanot.

The Bhanots Go To Court, Sue Neerja Makers For Allegedly Failing To Share Profits

India News | Written by Gitanjali Roy | Friday June 23, 2017

Slain air stewardess Neerja Bhanot's family has accused the producers of film starring Sonam Kapoor of 'criminal conspiracy'

Neerja Producer Explains What Went Wrong In Profit Sharing Deal With The Bhanots

Entertainment | Written by Divya Goyal | Tuesday May 23, 2017

Neerja producer Atul Kasbekar said: "Their (Bhanots) share of the profits, which is a share of ours, has been immediately offered. They have declined to accept the same and now wish to get a share of the studio (Fox Star) profits"

Neerja Bhanot's Family To Take Legal Action Against Neerja Makers

Entertainment | Written by Tishya Misra | Monday May 22, 2017

Sonam Kapoor's movie Neerja won two awards at the 64th National Film Awards including Best Feature Film in Hindi and Special Mention for the 31-year-old actress

National Film Awards: Sonam Kapoor Flooded With Wishes From Dad Anil Kapoor, Alia Bhatt

Entertainment | Written by Shruti Shiksha | Friday April 7, 2017

At the 64th National Film Awards, Sonam Kapoor got a Special Mention for her role as Neerja Bhanot in Neerja. Her father Anil Kapoor, actors Alia Bhatt, Dhanush, congratulated the actress on her big win

Sonam Kapoor Says Neerja Was a 'Turning Point' in My Life

Entertainment | Written by Nilanjana Basu | Monday November 21, 2016

Sonam Kapoor's Neerja released on February 19 this year, and garnered appreciation from the audience and critics alike. Directed by Ram Madhvani, Neerjaalso starred Shabana Azmi and Shekhar Ravjiani in key roles. Sonam described her experience of working in Neerja as "a turning point" in her life

Neerja Bhanot Would Have Been 53 Today. Read Sonam Kapoor's Tribute

Entertainment | Written by Ritika Kumar | Wednesday September 7, 2016

"You are always going to be a guiding light in darkness. You've inspired me in more ways than one. Playing you has taught me compassion, patience, kindness and most importantly self-worth. Thank you and happy birthday laddo," Sonam wrote on her Instagram account

Neerja Bhanot Conferred 'Bharat Gaurav Award' In London

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Sunday July 3, 2016

Braveheart flight purser late Neerja Bhanot was conferred the 'Bharat Gaurav Award' at a function at the House of Commons in London, a spokesman said in Chandigarh on Sunday.

Neerja Teaches Youth There's Nothing to Fear, Says Aneesh Bhanot

Entertainment | Indo-Asian News Service | Saturday February 27, 2016

"I have been flooded with phone calls, messages and Facebook posts from across the country and all over the world ever since 'Neerja' released. It is quite overwhelming. The film has been really well made and Neerja's portrayal does full justice to her act of courage," Aneesh Bhanot said

Sonam Kapoor's Neerja Made Tax-Free in Maharashtra

Entertainment | Press Trust of India | Wednesday February 24, 2016

Ram Madhvani's Neerja, which casts Sonam in the titular role, documents the story of Neerja Bhanot, who was killed in the 1986 hijacking of Pan Am Flight 73 in Karachi. Ms Bhanot, who was 23, died while shielding a group of children from gunfire and became the youngest ever recipient of the Ashok Chakra

Neerja Bhanot's Ashok Chakra Citation Salutes Her Courage Under Fire

Entertainment | Written by Chandni Prashar | Wednesday February 24, 2016

The citation says: "Showing tremendous presence of mind and quick reflexes, it was her instant shout of 'Hijack,' which alerted the flight crew, who immediately escaped, thereby immobilising the craft. With the exit of the flight crew, she took command of the situation and kept the terrified passengers calm"