Neerja

In a gripping portrayal of courage and selflessness, "Neerja" tells the true story of Neerja Bhanot, a young flight attendant who sacrificed her life on September 5, 1986, to protect the lives of 359 passengers on board Pan Am Flight 73. The film chronicles Neerja's brief but eventful life, including her struggles with an unhappy arranged marriage and her determination to pursue her dreams as a model before becoming a flight attendant. On that fateful day, Neerja's bravery and quick thinking thwarted the hijacking attempt by alerting the pilots, grounding the plane and saving countless lives. Her ultimate sacrifice in trying to help save the passengers and crew is a powerful tribute to her courage and humanity.