Neerja

IMDb RATING

7.6/10

24K

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Neerja is a biopic and a cinematic representation of the dramatic events that unfolded on September 5th, 1986 when Pan Am Flight 73 from Bombay to New York was hijacked in transit at Jinnah International Airport in Karachi by Palestinian extremists from Abu Nidal's terrorist outfit. This is the story of Neerja Bhanot, a 22 year old part time model, who was the head purser on the flight. Neerja had escaped an abusive marriage at a very young age and as a life change, decided to become an air hostess, subsequently impressing everyone so much that they made her a purser. Throughout the horrifying situation, Neerja didn't succumb to her fears and instead she fought her personal demons from the past and from the minute the plane was hijacked, through the terrifying 17 hours to the grueling end, she used her courage, wits and compassion to make sure that the passengers were protected, going as far as to hiding the passports of the American passengers. Through her swift thinking and brave actions, she managed to save the lives of 359 passengers and crew on board out of 379, all at the cost of her own life.

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The story of courageous Neerja Bhanot, who sacrificed her life while protecting the lives of 359 passengers on Pan Am Flight 73 in 1986 when it was hijacked by a terrorist organization.The story of courageous Neerja Bhanot, who sacrificed her life while protecting the lives of 359 passengers on Pan Am Flight 73 in 1986 when it was hijacked by a terrorist organization.The story of courageous Neerja Bhanot, who sacrificed her life while protecting the lives of 359 passengers on Pan Am Flight 73 in 1986 when it was hijacked by a terrorist organization.

Director
- Ram Madhvani
Writers
- Saiwyn Quadras
- Sanyuktha Chawla Shaikh
Stars

See production info at IMDbPro

IMDb RATING

7.6/10

24K

YOUR RATING

Director
- Ram Madhvani
Writers
- Saiwyn Quadras
- Sanyuktha Chawla Shaikh
Stars

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 43 wins & 37 nominations total

Videos5

Trailer 2:40

Official Trailer

Featurette 5:22

Neerja: Shabana Azmi as Neerja's Mother Featurette (Mandarin/Taiwan Subtitled)

Featurette 5:22

Neerja: Shabana Azmi as Neerja's Mother Featurette (Mandarin/Taiwan Subtitled)

Featurette 5:27

Neerja: Building Pan Am (Mandarin/Taiwan Subtitled)

Featurette 3:53

Neerja: Sonom Kapoor as Neerja Featurette (Mandarin/Taiwan Subtitled)

Featurette 4:12

Neerja: Neerja's Mother Featurette (Mandarin/Taiwan Subtitled)

Photos23

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Trivia
Neerja Bhanot's family charged no money for the rights to the story.

Goofs
In one shot in 1985 with Neerja and her family having food at 1:23:10, bottles of Kissan tomato sauce and Del Monte are seen, but that label and those bottles didn't exist at the time.

Quotes
Neerja Bhanot: Do your duty, come what may. Never tolerate any injustice and never compromise on self-respect.

Crazy credits
During the end credits, some stills of real Neerja Bhanot appear.

Connections
Featured in 62nd Jio Filmfare Awards (2017)

Soundtracks
Jeete Hain Chal
Music by Vishal Khurana
Lyrics by Prasoon Joshi
Performed by Kavita Seth, Arun Ingle, Mandar Apte, R.N. Iyer, Archana Gore, Mayuri Patwardhan, Pragati Mukund Joshi, Vishal Khurana

User reviews124

Featured review

9/10

A rare bollywood gem! Kudos to the Director

It doesn't always happen in bollywood that a movie stays right on track till the very end. Usually, the ill-fitted humor or obtruded songs take the starch out of the story line. I found that problem with airlift!

But this movie is almost free from all such distractions and the director has been very disciplined. Shabana Aazmi has stolen the show with her immaculate acting. I was quite skeptical about Sonam Kapoor's acting capabilities in a movie backed by such a strong script, but thankfully no emotional scenes have been imposed on her and her aptness has been used very smartly by the director!

'Aisa Kyun Maa' song is quite emotional and beautifully spun into the fabric of the movie.