Neerja – The Indian Super Women

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Neerja was an 23 years old air hostess from Mumbai. On 5th September 1986, she was on Pan Am flight 73, when flight was hijacked by Palestinian terrorists in Karachi. Instead having option of running away from the plane, she risked her life and stayed on the plane. She was shot dead while saving 3 children from the terrorists.

Terrorists wanted to kill all American on board. Bhanot  hid the passports of the all 41 Americans on board. At last when terrorist opened fire, she opened the emergency door, and helped all passengers to escape.

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Neerja – The Movie

A movie titled, Neerja, is set to release on 19th February 2016. Movie will be depicting the brave heart woman, played by Sonam Kapoor. Below is the trailer of the movie.

This has created a renewed interest among people of India, and new information about Neerja are also coming out. Below is the last audio of her which she made on the flight Pan Am 73 after she boarded.