Celebrities like Karan Johar, Subhash Ghai and Ayushmann Khurrana have applauded Sonam Kapoor-starrer “Neerja”.
Celebrities like Karan Johar, Subhash Ghai and Ayushmann Khurrana have applauded Sonam Kapoor-starrer “Neerja”, saying that the actress has not only given “inspiring” performance but has also brought Neerja Bhanot back to life.
The film, directed by Ram Madhvani, tells the real life story of Neerja Bhanot, an air hostess who lost her life while saving others on a hijacked plane.
Sonam features in the lead role, while Shabana Azmi essays her mother’s role.
The film had a special screening for Bollywood celebrities on Monday (February 15) night and they later took to Twitter to appreciate the film.
While actor Aamir Khan shared that he found the film very “inspirational”, filmmaker Karan Johar found Sonam’s performance in the film as her “best yet”.
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Here is what the celebrities tweeted:
Karan Johar: Sonam kapoor records her best yet with a moving portrayal of Neerja, her understated nuanced work lingers long after.
@sonamakapoor records her best yet with a moving portrayal of #neerja…her understated nuanced work lingers long after….
— Karan Johar (@karanjohar) February 15, 2016
Subhash Ghai: Watched ‘Neerja’. Super film, super emotions, super Sonam, super Shabana. Congrats director Ram, writers… producers
Neerja is an inspirational film for youngsters on’duty first -with super performances of@sonamakapoor @AzmiShabana 👍 pic.twitter.com/uUq4rOvmd2
— Subhash Ghai (@SubhashGhai1) February 16, 2016
Ayushmann Khurrana: Knowing the Bhanots personally makes ‘Neerja’ even more touching. Sonam Kapoor makes a dash to the awards. Salute to Madhvani and Atul Kasbekar (producer of the film).
Knowing the Bhanots personally makes #Neerja even more touching. @sonamakapoor make a dash to the awards. Salute to Madhvani & @atulkasbekar
— Ayushmann Khurrana (@ayushmannk) February 16, 2016
Twinkle Khanna: A film that applauds an incredible young woman Neerja. Shabana Azmi and Sonam Kapoor will make you cry in this tale of courage and conviction.
A film that applauds an incredible young woman #Neerja @AzmiShabana & @sonamakapoor will make you cry in this tale of courage & conviction
— Twinkle Khanna (@mrsfunnybones) February 15, 2016
Amit Sadh: ‘Neerja’ a mind blowing film. I had tears! Sonam Kapoor makes Neerja Bhannot come alive onscreen. An absolute must watch!
Take a bow @atulkasbekar @BlingLive @foxstarhindi for this brave and bold biopic #Neerja You guys have done an incredible job!
— Amit Sadh (@TheAmitSadh) February 15, 2016
Shilpa Shetty Kundra: Just watched ‘Neerja’. Riveting performances by Sonam Kapoor, Shabana Azmi and cast, Atul Kasbekar and Ram Madhvani take a bow. Must Watch.
Just watched #Neerja.Rivetting performances by @sonamakapoor @AzmiShabana and cast.@atulkasbekar @rammadhvani1 tk a bow👌😁must watch tweetos
— SHILPA SHETTY KUNDRA (@TheShilpaShetty) February 15, 2016
Divya Dutta: Sonam Kapoor all the best lovely girl for ‘Neerja’. Looking forward to watching it!
@sonamakapoor all t best lovely gal!!! For neerja!!! Looking forward to watching it!!!
— Divya Dutta (@divyadutta25) February 16, 2016
Mika Singh: My best wishes to the beautiful Sonam Kapoor and very talented Shekhar Ravjiani for their upcoming movie ‘Neerja’.
My best wishes to the beautiful @sonamakapoor & very talented @ShekharRavjiani for their up coming movie #Neerja . Releasing on 19th feb:)
— King Mika Singh (@MikaSingh) February 16, 2016
Milap Zaveri: Take a bow Sonam Kapoor. You have brought Neerja Bhanot back to life! Her legacy and bravery breathes through your award winning performance!
The film is scheduled to release on February 19.
