17 Unknown Facts About 'The Heroine Of The Hijack' Neerja Bhanot!

Sonam Kapoor is all set to play the young, free-spirited and courageous flight purser, Neerja Bhanot, who sacrificed her life on 5th September 1986 when the Pan Am Flight 73 was hijacked by four armed men. While we're super excited to see Sonam in one of a kind roles, we hope she lives up to the story of Neerja.

The real story of Neerja

The cock-pit crew of the flight fled on the alert and being the senior most attendant on board, Neerja took the charge. The terrorists were on the lookout for Americans and knowing this, Bhanot and her crew cleverly hid the passports of all the American passengers. She fought for 17 hours straight and opened the emergency door for the passengers to escape when the attackers open fired. In a bid to save the lives of three childrens, Neerja was shot dead by the terrorists.

Sonam Kapoor starrer Neerja traced the life and journey of the nation's unsung hero. To celebrate the spirit of this brave-heart, the makers of the film had given out insights about Neerja Bhanot on social media. Scroll down to read more!