Neerja is a biopic drama on the courageous story of a 23 year old girl Neerja Bhanot - an air hostess - who lost her life while saving passengers from terrorists on board the hijacked Pan Am Flight 73 on 5th September 1986.
The film has received kudos from the who's who of Bollywood.
So much so that the story of Neerja has struck the chords with the Btown celebrities with a few even getting emotional during the screening.
Here is what the celebrities had to say :
Aamir Khan
"Loved Neerja. Very inspirational & moving!Sonam is outstanding! Shabanaji has given a performance of a lifetime! Well done Ram! Must watch!"
Hrithik Roshan
"Saw #Neerja. LOVED IT! @sonamakapoor what an incredible performance. Cant remember d last time I cried this much. Congrats! STAND PROUD!"
Raj Kummar Rao
"#RamMadhvani Take a bow. U captain of the ship. Such an inspiring film. Don't take too long now to make another brilliant film. #Neerja
@sonamakapoor Undoubtedly ur best work. Couldn't take my eyes off you. Honest, Controlled, Effortless. U r #Neerja for me.
What a Phenomenal film #Neerja is. Take a bow @atulkasbekar @foxstarhindi & team. You have made a truly special film. MUST WATCH."
Ayushmann Khurrana
"Knowing the Bhanots personally makes #Neerja even more touching. @sonamakapoor make a dash to the awards. Salute to Madhvani & @atulkasbekar #neerja leaves you strong and yet heavy hearted....the brave biopic is new age in execution and has an old world warmth about it..#mustwatch"
Huma Qureshi
"Congrats @sonamakapoor on #Neerja.. what a film!must watch ..@AzmiShabana makes Ur know once again what a power house of performance she is"
Dia Mirza
"Be proud team #Neerja. You have so much integrity it shines in the film. #NeerjaFebruary19"
Karan Johar
"#neerja leaves you strong and yet heavy hearted....the brave biopic is new age in execution and has an old world warmth about it..#mustwatch"
Subhash Ghai
"Neerja is an inspirational film for youngsters on'duty first -with super performances of@sonamakapoor @AzmiShabana"
Milap Zaveri
"If u see a better film than #Neerja this year then we r in for one of the greatest years ever! Gut wrenching MASTERPIECE that wins Ure heart"
Shirish Kunder
"Special mention to the writers of #Neerja. And kudos to the proud Producer @atulkasbekar for supporting such a brilliant vision. Congrats!"
Javed Akhtar
NEERJA . What a film . Not for a second does the film lose its grip on the audience . Writing direction performances par excellence."
Boman Irani
"#Neerja is quite simply a Monumental Triumph!!!!"
Nikkhil Advani
"Very very happy for you @atulkasbekar. You're showing how it needs to be done. #Neerja @BlingLive"
