Neerja, a biopic on the life of Neerja Bhanot, a 23 year old airhostess, who gave up her life trying to save the lives of 379 hijacked passengers on PanAm flight in Karachi in 1986, is all set to release on Feb 19, 2016. Actress Sonam Kapoor will be essaying the role of the brave airhostess. Neerja posthumously became the youngest recipient of India's highest civilian award for bravery, The Ashok Chakra. Pakistan also bestowed the prestigious Tamgha-e-Insaaniyat Award to Neerja for showing incredible human kindness during the hijack.
Vijay Singh, CEO, Fox Star Studios, announced, "Neerja will be releasing on Feb 19 for the people the world over to know and celebrate the story of a 23-year-old girl who found courage and self-sacrifice in an extraordinary moment in her life. Neerja is one of the unsung heroes of India whose story should be an inspiration for everyone. This is her story."
Neerja is being produced by Fox Star Studios and Bling Unplugged. The film is helmed by the ad film director Ram Madhvani.