It looks like Neerja will be a game changer for Sonam Kapoor. After having essayed a number of rather similar roles in romantic comedies, and playing a princess in Prem Ratan Dhan Payo, Sonam is currently shooting for what she calls her most challenging role yet.
The actress will be seen playing the titular role in a biopic on Neerja Bhanot. The film, Neerja, is a tribute to Neerja Bhanot, a 22-year-old flight attendant who gave up her life to save passengers from a terrorist attack on board a Pan Am flight on 5 September 1986.
Bhanot became the youngest recipient of India's highest peacetime Military Award for Bravery, The Ashok Chakra. The film also stars veteran actress Shabana Azmi in a pivotal role.
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Neerja, produced by Fox Star Studios and directed by renowned ad film maker Ram Madhvani is all set to release on 19 February 2016.
Sonam Kapoor has also signed up for another hard hitting drama, Battle for Bittora. However the makers are yet to officially announce the details about the shooting schedule for the film.