Neerja is the story of the courageous Neerja Bhanot, who sacrificed her life while protecting the lives of 359 passengers on the Pan Am flight 73 in 1986. The flight was hijacked by a terrorist organization.
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Cast
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| Sonam Kapoor | ... | Neerja Bhanot | |
| Shabana Azmi | ... | Rama Bhanot | |
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Yogendra Tiku | ... | Harish Bhanot (as Yogendra Tikku) |
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Abrar Zahoor | ... | Safarini |
| Jim Sarbh | ... | Khalil | |
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Ali Baldiwala | ... | Mansoor |
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Vikrant Singta | ... | Fahad |
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Kirti Adarkar | ... | Passenger |
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Parthaa Akerkar | ... | Flight Passenger (as Parth Akerkar) |
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Hayder Ali | ... | Passenger Munawar Masih |
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Arjun Aneja | ||
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Yugesh Anil | ... | Benett A |
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Bobby Arora | ... | Sardar Family Friend |
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Rohit Assija | ... | Mohammed Tariq |
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Sabreen Baker | ... | Nupoor Abrool passenger |
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Neerja is the story of the courageous Neerja Bhanot, who sacrificed her life while protecting the lives of 359 passengers on the Pan Am flight 73 in 1986. The flight was hijacked by a terrorist organization.
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terrorist | mother daughter relationship | strong female lead | female protagonist | airplane hijack |Taglines:
Fear gave her courage.Parents Guide:
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Country:
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19 February 2016 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Box Office
Budget:
$2,900,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend USA:
$625,526, 21 February 2016, Limited ReleaseGross USA:
$1,535,234, 6 March 2016Company Credits
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Written by Prasoon Joshi
Produced by Vishal Khurana
Performed by Kavita Seth, Arun Ingle, Mandar Apte, R.N. Iyer, Archana Gore, Mayuri Patwardhan, Pragati Mukund Joshi and Vishal Khurana
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Trivia
Baby pictures of Arjun Kapoor and Sonam were used in the film. See more »Goofs
Some terrorists are shown having beard with no mustache which is a sign of a religious person but in reality no terrorist in the actual incident have such beards. See more »Quotes
Neerja Bhanot: Do your duty, come what may. Never tolerate any injustice and never compromise on self-respect.See more »
Crazy Credits
During the end credits, some stills of real Neerja Bhanot appear. See more »Soundtracks
Jeete Hain ChalWritten by Prasoon Joshi
Produced by Vishal Khurana
Performed by Kavita Seth, Arun Ingle, Mandar Apte, R.N. Iyer, Archana Gore, Mayuri Patwardhan, Pragati Mukund Joshi and Vishal Khurana
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As i have discussed before, there has been a change in Indian Audience's movie choices last few years. Indians have started to appreciate Contemporary Cinema and is separating slowly from its cliché filled days of musicals. Bollywood for last few years have been evolving into something bigger and better. The trend it seems is still going strong.
Another trend which has been set since last 4 or 5 years: We have had many movies with strong female lead, having feminist approach. From English Vinglish(2012) to Queen(2013) and from last year's Dil Dhadakne Do to Masaan. We have had so many movies with positive perspective of females. And that trend is still on with latest Neerja.
Director Ram Madhvani's debut feature film is a strong well acted biopic with emotions filled to its core. The Movie will leave many viewers teary eyed. I want to thank the whole cast and production team of Neerja for introducing me to the brave and fearless Neerja Bhanot. The Youngest recipient of India's highest Bravery Award for saving hundreds of lives in a plane hijack.
Sonam Kapoor blends right into the core of Neerja's character, this is clearly her best movie of the career leaving her acting in Raanjhana way behind. She plays the character of a flight purser of a Pan Am flight who is also a struggling model. Neerja has recently been divorced from an arrange marriage and is a huge Rajesh Khanna's fan. Her first flight as a purser gets hijacked by terrorists.
Another actor who has done a commendable job is Shabana Azmi, she is so compassionate as the mother of Neerja that you can feel the pain and loss through her character.
In its essence Neerja is not just a biopic, its a drama with thrilling ride of tension. Perfectly paced and well directed, the movie is a must watch. I have not discussed much because i do not want to spoil the ,movie for you. So go and watch it. Neerja- 9/10:Must watch www . filmicsite.wordpress .com