Pre-production work on Neerja began in September 2014, when the film's executive producer Atul Kasbekar said that his company, Bling Unplugged, would co-produce Ram Madhvani's film along with Fox Star Studios. Kasbekar later tweeted, "Do U Know Who Neerja Bhanot Is? No? Well U Really Really Should...". He said, "For us [...], a story of courage as exceptional as Neerja's simply deserved to be told. We just decided that we would do our bit to ensure that India would remember one of its great heroines."
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- 1 Kavita SethJeete Hain Chal 4:09
- 2 K. Mohan & Neha BhasinAankhein Milayenge Darr Se (Version 1) 2:57
- 3 Shekhar RavjianiGehra Ishq 3:27
- 4 Sunidhi ChauhanAisa Kyun Maa 3:40
Neerja
(2016) " Fear gave her courage."
| Country | |
| Spoken Language | hindi |
| Runtime | 2 hr 2 min |
| Budget | $2 900 000 |
| Premiere: World | $17 618 280 February 18, 2016 |
| USA | $1 585 687 |
| Other countries | $16 032 593 |
| Box Office – Budget | $14 718 280 |
| Premiere: USA | $1 585 687 February 19, 2016 |
| first day | $148 307 |
| theaters | 121 |
| rollout | 317 days |
| Parental Advisory | Frightening & Intense Scenes, Violence & Gore, ... |
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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.Сast and Crew
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About the Book
The film "Neerja" is based on the real-life story of Neerja Bhanot, a flight attendant who sacrificed her life to save passengers on a hijacked plane. The book that inspired the film is titled The Neerja I Knew, written by Aneesh Bhanot, Neerja's brother. The book provides a detailed account of Neerja's life, her bravery, and the impact she had on those around her.Author
Aneesh Bhanot is the author of the book. He wrote it to honor his sister's memory and to share her inspiring story with the world. The book includes personal anecdotes, letters, and memories from family and friends, painting a vivid picture of Neerja's character and her heroic actions.Film Adaptation
The film "Neerja" closely follows the narrative presented in the book, capturing the essence of Neerja Bhanot's courage and selflessness. The screenplay, written by Saiwyn Quadras, stays true to the events described in the book, ensuring that the film remains an authentic representation of Neerja's story.Background
The film "Neerja" is based on the true story of Neerja Bhanot, a courageous flight attendant who sacrificed her life to save passengers on Pan Am Flight 73, which was hijacked by terrorists on September 5, 1986.The Hijacking Incident
Pan Am Flight 73 was on a stopover in Karachi, Pakistan, when it was hijacked by four armed men from the Abu Nidal Organization. The terrorists intended to fly the plane to Cyprus and use the passengers as leverage to free their comrades imprisoned in Cyprus.Neerja Bhanot's Heroism
- Role: Neerja was the senior flight purser on the flight.
- Actions: She alerted the cockpit crew, who managed to escape, preventing the plane from taking off.
- Bravery: Neerja hid the passports of American passengers to prevent them from being identified by the hijackers.
- Sacrifice: She was shot while helping passengers escape when the hijackers opened fire after a 17-hour standoff.
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