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Introduction

Ram Madhvani's 2016 biographical thriller Neerja is one of his works. The film is based on the true account of Neerja Bhanot, an Indian flight attendant who gave her life at the age of 23 in order to save the people on board Pan Am Flight 73 in 1986 after it was hijacked by terrorists in Karachi, Pakistan.Sonam Kapoor plays the lead character in the movie; supporting cast members include Shabana Azmi, Yogendra Tiku, and Shekhar Ravjiani. The film's portrayal of Neerja's bravery and selflessness got high praise from critics, who also praised the narrative, direction, and acting. Neerja was also a commercial success, grossing over 135 crore worldwide, and was awarded several accolades, including two National Film Awards, six Filmfare Awards, and a Special Mention at the International Film Festival of India. The film remains a poignant tribute to Neerja Bhanot's bravery and selflessness in the face of danger.

 

Table of contents 

Details

Movie name

Neerja

Directed by

Ram Madhvani

Screenplay by

Saiwayn Quadras, Sanyuktha Chwala Shaikh

Story by

Siddharth Anand

Produced by

Atul Kasbekar, Shanti Sivaram Maini 

Starring

Sonam Kapoor

Cinematography

Mitesh Mirchandini

Edited by

Monish R Baldawa

Music by

Vishal Khurana

Production company

Bling Unplugged, Fox Star Studios

Distributed by

Fox Star Studios

Release date

19th Febuary 2016

Country

India

Language

Hindi

Budget

20 Crores

Plot 

The biographical thriller movie Neerja is based on the true account of Neerja Bhanot, a flight attendant who helped save passengers' lives during the 1986 hijacking of Pan Am Flight 73 in Karachi, Pakistan. Sonam Kapoor's Neerja, who would be working as a flight attendant in New York City, is followed in the movie as she gets ready for her journey.The hijacking of the plane by four terrorists, however, makes matters worse. Numerous passengers on the plane are saved by Neerja's quick thinking and bravery in the face of peril. While putting her own life in danger, she also makes several attempts to get in touch with the authorities and inform them of the situation. Neerja is forced to make a difficult decision that eventually sacrifices her life but saves the lives of many others as the tension rises and the terrorists become more violent. The movie highlights Neerja's bravery, selflessness, and the effect of her deeds on others around her.

Release

The movie was released on the 19th of Febuary 2016. It was well received by the audience. The movie is a biographical film. It had a runtime of 121 minutes. The movie grossed 135 crores in the box office. The movie got a rating of 7.6 out of 10 on IMDB. The movie can be enjoyed on hotstar.

Reviews

Casting 

Crew

Character Analysis

Song

No.

Title

Singer

1

"Jeete Hain Chal"

Kavita Seth, Arun Ingle, Mandar Apte, R.N. Iyer, Archana Gore, Mayuri Patwardhan, Pragati Mukund Joshi, Vishal Khurana

2

"Aankhein Milayenge Darr Se"

K. Mohan, Neha Bhasin

3

"Gehra Ishq"

Shekhar Ravjiani, Shadab Faridi, Farhan Sabri

4

"Aisa Kyun Maa"

Sunidhi Chauhan

Behind the scenes

Controversy 

Box Office Collection

The movie grossed a box office collection of 135 crores.

Awards

Award

Category

Artist / Actor

Result

Asian Film Awards

Best Supporting Actress

Shabana Azmi

Nominated

Asiavision Awards

Best Actress

Sonam Kapoor

Won

Filmfare Awards

Best Film

Neerja

Nominated

Filmfare Awards

Best Director

Ram Madhvani

Nominated

Filmfare Awards

Best Actress

Sonam Kapoor

Nominated

Filmfare Awards

Best Supporting Actor

Jim Sarbh

Nominated

Filmfare Awards

Best Supporting Actress

Shabana Azmi

Won

Filmfare Awards

Best Film (Critics)

Neerja

Won

Filmfare Awards

Best Actress (Critics)

Sonam Kapoor

Won

Filmfare Awards

Best Cinematography

Mitesh Mirchandani

Won

Filmfare Awards

Best Editing

Monisha Baldawa

Won

Filmfare Awards

Best Production Design

Aparna Sud

Won

 Hall of Fame Awards

Critics Choice

Sonam Kapoor

Won

Indian Film Festival of Melbourne

Best Film

Neerja

Nominated

Indian Film Festival of Melbourne

Best Director

Ram Madhvani

Nominated

Indian Film Festival of Melbourne

Best Actress

Sonam Kapoor

Won

International Indian Film Academy Awards

Best Film

Neerja

Won

International Indian Film Academy Awards

Best Director

Ram Madhvani

Nominated

International Indian Film Academy Awards

Best Actress

Sonam Kapoor

Nominated

International Indian Film Academy Awards

Best Actor in Supporting Role (Female)

Shabana Azmi

Won

International Indian Film Academy Awards

Best Actor in Negative Role

Jim Sarbh

Won

International Indian Film Academy Awards

Best Story

Saiwyn Quadras

Nominated

International Indian Film Academy Awards

Best Production Design

Aparna Sud, Anna Ipe

Won

Matri Shree Media Award

Best Feature Film

Neerja

Won

National Film Awards

Best Feature Film in Hindi

Neerja

Won

National Film Awards

Special Mention

Sonam Kapoor

Won

Screen Awards

Best Director

Ram Madhvani

Won

Screen Awards

Best Actress

Sonam Kapoor

Nominated

Screen Awards

Best Supporting Actress

Shabana Azmi

Won

Screen Awards

Best Male Debut

Jim Sarbh

Won

Screen Awards

Best Story

Saiwyn Quadras

Won

Stardust Awards

Best Supporting Actress

Shabana Azmi

Won

Stardust Awards

Best Actor in a Negative Role

Jim Sarbh

Won

Stardust Awards

Editor's Choice Best Filmmaker

Ram Madhvani

Won

Stardust Awards

Editor's Choice Best Actress

Sonam Kapoor

Won

Zee Cine Awards

Best Film

Neerja

Nominated

Zee Cine Awards

Best Director

Ram Madhvani

Won

Zee Cine Awards

Best Actress

Sonam Kapoor

Nominated

Zee Cine Awards

Best Supporting Actress

Shabana Azmi

Won

Zee Cine Awards

Best Actor in Negative Role

Jim Sarbh

Won

Zee Cine Awards

Best Male Debutant

Jim Sarbh

Won

Zee Cine Awards

Best Screenplay

Saiwyn Quadras

Won

Zee Cine Awards

Best Editing

Monisha Baldawa

Won

Zee Cine Awards

Best Production Design

Aparna Sud, Anna Ipe

Won

 

Interesting facts

Conclusion 

In conclusion, Neerja is a powerful and inspiring film that tells the story of a real-life hero, Neerja Bhanot, who saved the lives of over 350 passengers during a hijacking in 1986. The movie honours Neerja's bravery and selflessness and illuminates her extraordinary life story, which many people may not have known. With its gripping storytelling, stellar performances, and attention to detail, Neerja is a must-watch for anyone who loves inspiring true stories of courage and resilience. The film's positive message of hope and selflessness continues to inspire people around the world, and it is a testament to the power of the human spirit in times of crisis.

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