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A stamp commemorating Neerja was released by the Indian Postal Service in 2004. In February 2016, her brother Aneesh Bhanot published a book named “The Neerja I Knew.”. This was published as a tribute to Neerja. The book has 11 chapters which have been written by the people who shared their lives with Neerja.
Feb 22, 2016 · At 9.55 pm, when the flight’s auxiliary power unit ran out of fuel, plunging the aircraft into darkness, the hijackers went on a shooting spree. Neerja and a passenger flung open two emergency doors, allowing many passengers to escape. While helping three children slide down the chute of the emergency exit, Neerja was hit by bullets.
Neerja posthumously became the youngest recipient of India`s highest civilian honour for bravery, the Ashoka Chakra, and was bestowed the Flight Safety Foundation Heroism award by U.S.A, Tamgha e Insaaniyat (awarded for showing incredible human kindness) by Pakistan, Justice for Crimes Award by United States Attorney`s office for the district of Columbia, Special Courage Award by the U.S. government and the Indian Civil Aviation Ministry`s Award as well.
Feb 25, 2016 · In Neerja, director Ram Madhvani recreates the last day in the life of a 23-year-old Pan Am flight purser, who was killed in 1986. The New York bound flight was taken over by Palestinian terrorists when it halted at Karachi. Following protocol, the pilots abandoned the cockpit. Neerja Bhanot, who was on her first flight, as head purser, took ...
Feb 25, 2016 · Movie Review: Neerja. Twenty people were killed by the hijackers on Pan Am Flight 73 as it was grounded at Karachi Airport on 5 September 1986, and 12 of them were Indians. We know that the Head Purser on that aircraft, Neerja Bhanot, displayed extraordinary dedication and bravery, way beyond the call of duty, and saved many lives.
Sonam Kapoor’s Neerja, a biopic on the courageous air hostess who sacrificed her life to save 359 passengers on board the hijacked PanAm flight in 1986, opened to a great first day on Friday ...
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Feb 19, 2016 · Neerja is emotional, inspiring and truly flawless movie. It will move you, it will change you and it is a must watch. Book your tickets now! Some Scenes From The Movie. ALSO READ!
