Neerja

Neerja is the incredible true story of the courageous Neerja Bhanot, a 23-year-old flight attendant from Chandigarh, who risked her life while protecting the lives of 359 passengers from terrorists on the Pan Am flight 73 in 1986. She became the youngest recipient of the Ashok Chakra in India. This is also the story of a girl and her family. Neerja and her mother Rama - a bond so delicately structured, brave and indulgent, and a constant light for Neerja, as she quietly battled hijackers. This is an inspiring account of a simple girl who looked beyond herself, in the call of duty, and proved to be true hero - for her family, and for the country.