Grateful to amazing people who made Neerja happen: Producer
Mumbai
Feb 20, 2017
Sonam Kapoor-starrer 'Neerja', a biographical thriller
based on a real-life incident of Mumbai-based air hostess caught in a hijack
drama, celebrates its first anniversary on Sunday. On this occasion, producer
Atul Kasbekar thanked all those who made the film happen.
'Can't believe it's a year since our debut production
Neerja' released. Thank you to all the amazing people who believed and made
it happen. Grateful,' Kasbekar tweeted on Sunday.
Directed by Ram Madhvani, the film revolves around the hijacking
of Pan Am flight 73 in Karachi. It throws the spotlight on the flight's head
hostess, Neerja Bhanot, who was killed while helping to save over 300 passengers
aboard the aircraft.
Sonam essayed 22-year-old Neerja, and won over audiences and
critics alike with her performance.
Shabana Azmi, Shekhar Ravjiani and Yogendra Tiku played pivotal
roles.
Shekhar considers 'Neerja' as a milestone in his
life.
'Some milestones in our lives will always be extra special...they
help us discover a side of ourselves that we never realise existed,' he
tweeted on Sunday.
The film was a box office success and swept all major awards,
including six Filmfare.
Mumbai
Feb 20, 2017
Sonam Kapoor-starrer 'Neerja', a biographical thriller
based on a real-life incident of Mumbai-based air hostess caught in a hijack
drama, celebrates its first anniversary on Sunday. On this occasion, producer
Atul Kasbekar thanked all those who made the film happen.
'Can't believe it's a year since our debut production
Neerja' released. Thank you to all the amazing people who believed and made
it happen. Grateful,' Kasbekar tweeted on Sunday.
Directed by Ram Madhvani, the film revolves around the hijacking
of Pan Am flight 73 in Karachi. It throws the spotlight on the flight's head
hostess, Neerja Bhanot, who was killed while helping to save over 300 passengers
aboard the aircraft.
Sonam essayed 22-year-old Neerja, and won over audiences and
critics alike with her performance.
Shabana Azmi, Shekhar Ravjiani and Yogendra Tiku played pivotal
roles.
Shekhar considers 'Neerja' as a milestone in his
life.
'Some milestones in our lives will always be extra special...they
help us discover a side of ourselves that we never realise existed,' he
tweeted on Sunday.
The film was a box office success and swept all major awards,
including six Filmfare.
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