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Neerja(2016)
नीरजा
Fear Gave Her Courage
7.3(245)2h 2m2016-02-19
DramaThriller
Neerja Synopsis
Neerja is a portrayal on the life of the courageous Neerja Bhanot, who sacrificed her life while protecting the lives of 359 passengers on the Pan Am flight 73 in 1986. The flight was hijacked by a terrorist organization.
Neerja (2016) is a drama and thriller film directed by Ram Madhvani, released on February 19, 2016 with a runtime of 2h 2m. It stars Sonam Kapoor Ahuja, Shabana Azmi, Shekhar Ravjiani and Yogendra Tiku. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 245 ratings.
- Director:
- Ram Madhvani
- Writers:
- Saiwyn Quadras, Saiwyn Quadras, Sanyuktha Chawla Sheikh
- Producers:
- Atul Kasbekar, Shanti Sivaram Maini
- Cinematographer:
- Mitesh Mirchandani
- Composer:
- Vishal Khurana
- Production:
- Fox Star Studios, Bling Unplugged
- Budget:
- $2,900,000
- Revenue:
- $17,618,280
- Status:
- Released
Neerja (2016) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Neerja before you stream it.
Neerja Cast & Crew
Main cast
Sonam Kapoor Ahuja
as Neerja Bhanot
Shabana Azmi
as Rama Bhanot
Shekhar Ravjiani
as Jaideep
Yogendra Tiku
as Harish Bhanot
Jim Sarbh
as Khalil
Abrar Zahoor
as Zayd Safirini
- Ali Baldiwala
Ali Baldiwala
as Mansoor
Kavi Shastri
as Naresh
- Waqar Khan
Waqar Khan
as Co-Pilot Richard Bertrand
Key crew
Directed by Ram Madhvani, written by Saiwyn Quadras, Saiwyn Quadras and Sanyuktha Chawla Sheikh, produced by Atul Kasbekar and Shanti Sivaram Maini.
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Neerja Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 245 ratings.
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Neerja – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Neerja online?
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Neerja (2016) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Neerja?
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The main cast of Neerja (2016) includes Sonam Kapoor Ahuja, Shabana Azmi, Shekhar Ravjiani, Yogendra Tiku and Jim Sarbh. The film was directed by Ram Madhvani. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Neerja released?
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Neerja was released on February 19, 2016 and runs for 2h 2m.
Is Neerja worth watching?
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Neerja (2016) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 245 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Neerja?
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Yes. The official Neerja trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.