We're not trying to sell Neerja: Sonam

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Were not trying to sell Neerja: Sonam
Indian Bollywood actress Sonam Kapoor poses during the launch of the forthcoming Hindi film Neerja in Mumbai late February 3, 2016. AFP Photo

Sonam wants to inspire people with the story of Neerja Bhanot

By IANS

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Published: Sat 6 Feb 2016, 11:00 PM

Last updated: Mon 8 Feb 2016, 8:33 AM

Sonam Kapoor says the makers of her forthcoming film Neerja are not trying to sell the film to the audience, but only intend to inspire people with the story of Neerja Bhanot, who lost her life while saving others on a hijacked flight.
On Friday, Sonam visited St. Xavier's College, where Neerja studied, and unveiled a stone plaque featuring Neerja's name and her achievements.
Neerja was awarded the Ashok Chakra for saving several hundred lives as an air hostess on the hijacked Pan Am Flight 73 in 1986, eventually losing her life in the battle with hijackers.
"Neerja Bhanot is an inspiration and she had become quite famous 30 years ago. So it is our endeavour that she becomes an inspiration again," Sonam said.
"The film is for young people, to inspire the future of India, to say that we can all be heroes. I talk a lot about myself, but now it's important to talk about Neerja and the values she stood for. I hope everybody recognises what we're trying to portray."
What inspiration did Sonam take from Neerja? "That all of us have a hero in us. She was an ordinary girl, she did her duty and she understood what is the best part of her, and she explored that and saved 359 lives. If you do what you think is right for you to do for other people, anybody can be a hero." IANS


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