How she bravely handled the situation is what the film has been made on. The flight was hijacked by a terrorist organization in Karachi. Life has to be bigger not longer! The film, Neerja is a portrayal on the life of the courageous Neerja Bhanot, who sacrificed her life while protecting the lives of 359 passengers in 1986. I have not discussed much because i do not want to spoil the ,movie for you. Perfectly paced and well directed, the movie is a must watch. In its essence Neerja is not just a biopic, its a drama with thrilling ride of tension. 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. Her first flight as a purser gets hijacked by terrorists. Neerja has recently been divorced from an arrange marriage and is a huge Rajesh Khanna's fan. She plays the character of a flight purser of a Pan Am flight who is also a struggling model. 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. The Youngest recipient of India's highest Bravery Award for saving hundreds of lives in a plane hijack. I want to thank the whole cast and production team of Neerja for introducing me to the brave and fearless Neerja Bhanot. The Movie will leave many viewers teary eyed.
Director Ram Madhvani's debut feature film is a strong well acted biopic with emotions filled to its core. And that trend is still on with latest Neerja. We have had so many movies with positive perspective of females. From English Vinglish(2012) to Queen(2013) and from last year's Dil Dhadakne Do to Masaan. Another trend which has been set since last 4 or 5 years: We have had many movies with strong female lead, having feminist approach. The trend it seems is still going strong. Bollywood for last few years have been evolving into something bigger and better. Indians have started to appreciate Contemporary Cinema and is separating slowly from its cliché filled days of musicals. As i have discussed before, there has been a change in Indian Audience's movie choices last few years.