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Ram Madhvani's directorial debut, 'Neerja,' seems to have struck the right cords.
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The film is based on true events that occurred in 1986 when a Pan Am flight was hijacked by some members of Abu Nidal organisation in Karachi, Pakistan. Ram Madhvani kept the fridge at the Bhanot residence stocked with milk bottles from the 80s so that if there was a need to make tea during shooting, they would be using authentic products from the mid 80s. Shabana Azmi wanted a dalda (ghee) dabba with a money plant in her balcony at Navjeevan society because back in the 80s most middle class homes kept their money plant in a dalda dabba. The associate director of the film was so touched with her dedication, that he touched her feet.
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However instead of doing just one word, Sonam who is a thorough professional got into character and agreed to dub the entire line with full preparation. When Sonam Kapoor missed one word in the live sync sound during shooting, she agreed to dub it later in a recording studio. Neerja's brothers attended the mahurat in Mumbai. The film starts with blessings from the real Rama Bhanot who passed away sometime ago. It took the team more than 48 days to copy the same design. It was a major challenge to re-create the aircraft as it had to be similar to the original one. The entire cast was shooting continuously on makeshift aircraft for 16 hours, recreating what exactly happened during the hijack. The hijack took place over 16 hours and director Ram Madhvani decided to shoot it as it is. The family of Neerja Bhanot did not even charge a single penny to give rights of the story. It made about Rs 34.29 crore in its first week, Rs 21.52 crore in its second week and around Rs 8.50 crore in its third week. 'Neerja' has also recorded the second highest worldwide total of the year 2016 with collections at Rs 50 crore, lagging behind 'Airlift' which stands at Rs 77.50 crore. The film made Rs 21.75 crore in its first weekend, which makes it the second best opening weekend of 2016 after 'Airlift'. The excellent word-of-mouth is expected to help the film do much better in the coming days. A biopic on ���������Pan Am flight attendant Neerja Bhanot, the film began slowly but picked up pace in the evening shows to reach a Day 1 total of Rs 4.50 crore. Ram Madhavni's 'Neerja,' starring Sonam Kapoor, Shabana Azmi and Shekhar Ravjiani, opened to a great response at the box office. She also got the Tamgha E Insaaniyat Award from Pakistan and the Special Courage Award from the USA. Neerja is the youngest recipient of the Ashok Chakra for bravery from India. On her first death anniversary, her mother Rama breaks down as she tells people how she is so proud of her daughter for the brave feat yet she misses her each day. Her parents immerse her ashes and also announce the Neerja Bhanot Bravery Award. However when she tries to shield three unaccompanied minors, she gets a bullet and dies. However there are some causalities.Īfter a long drawn drama with guns and grenades, the Pak military forces manage to outwit the terrorist. The Pakistani Government tries their best to stall the terrorist via talks. Frustrated they take their vengeance on the passengers. The terrorists therefore cannot fly the plane to Cyprus. since Neerja has warned the pilots, they leave the cockpit. However when the flight halts at Karachi, the terrorists enter the plane. Neerja is the chief stewardess and does her due diligence. Neerja wants to open the letter but Shekhar makes her promise that she will only open the letter on her birthday that is September 7. He gives her a letter and a birthday gift before seeing her off. Her boyfriend (Shekhar Ravjiani) drives her to the airport. Back from a modelling assignment, she gets to bed after dinner and requests her mother to wake her up at 1 am because she has to take the Flight No 73 to New York via Karachi and Frankfurt. Neerja is a die hard Rajesh Khanna fan and she is constantly mouthing dialogues of the superstar or singing his songs. Simultaneously the director also shows how a group of Libyan terrorists are getting ready to go on a mission. The film starts in Mumbai's Navjeevan Society where Neerja resides with her parents and two brothers. Music composer Shekhar Ravjiani makes his debut and plays Neerja's love interest. Shabana Azmi plays the role of Neerja's mother.
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Sonam Kapoor plays the title role in this film that traces the journey of a 23-year-old flight attendant who sacrificed her life while protecting the lives of 359 passengers. The film is based on the life of air hostess Neerja Bhanot who was shot dead by terrorists who hijacked Pan Am Flight in Karachi on 5 September 1986.