News for 'Neerja Bhanot'

Alert: Nominations invited for Neerja Bhanot award

Alert: Nominations invited for Neerja Bhanot award

Rediff.com18 Jun 2004

Alert: Nominations invited for Neerja Bhanot award

Sonam Kapoor to star in Neerja Bhanot biopic

Sonam Kapoor to star in Neerja Bhanot biopic

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

It will be directed by ad man Ram Madhvani.

Neerja Bhanot's biography to release before Sonam's film

Neerja Bhanot's biography to release before Sonam's film

Rediff.com1 Feb 2016

The book will release on February 15 whereas the Sonam's film will hit the screens on February 19.

'Sonam Kapoor playing Neerja Bhanot excited me'

'Sonam Kapoor playing Neerja Bhanot excited me'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2016

'I don't necessarily want to be an actor or make it my profession but if it happens organically, I will accept it.' While he's at it, we get to enjoy Shekhar Ravjiani on the big screen, in Neerja.

FBI releases age-progressed images of killers of Neerja Bhanot

FBI releases age-progressed images of killers of Neerja Bhanot

Rediff.com19 Jan 2018

The bureau hopes the updated images -- rendered using Adobe's Photoshop programme to show what the men might look like now -- will generate new leads and encourage anyone with information to contact the FBI directly or submit a tip online.

Neerja's family to watch the biopic in Chandigarh

Neerja's family to watch the biopic in Chandigarh

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

Neerja is releasing on February 19 worldwide.

Neerja's brothers take producer to court

Neerja's brothers take producer to court

Rediff.com23 May 2017

'Neerja always believed and said, "Do not tolerate any injustice" and that is what we are doing: Not tolerating injustice.'

Their Dreams Died With Pinky On The Tarmac At Baramati

Their Dreams Died With Pinky On The Tarmac At Baramati

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

It isn't easy for a girl from Gopal Nagar to chase a dream. But Pinky was extremely determined. A force unto herself, she was going to go places. Literally. Till it abruptly ended one morning on the tarmac at Baramati airport.

Review: Neerja is an absolute must-watch

Review: Neerja is an absolute must-watch

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

Sonam Kapoor is exceptional as Neerja Bhanot, says Raja Sen.

'Sonam Has The Energy Of A 20 Year Old'

'Sonam Has The Energy Of A 20 Year Old'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

'On this happy occasion, I wish Sonam more work and another National Award.'

Sonam Kapoor 'disappointed' by Neerja loss

Sonam Kapoor 'disappointed' by Neerja loss

Rediff.com6 Dec 2016

If it was any consolation for Sonam, her brother Harshvardhan Kapoor won the best debutant award along with her Neerja co-star Jim Sarbh

Shabana Azmi to play Sonam Kapoor's mother in Neerja biopic

Shabana Azmi to play Sonam Kapoor's mother in Neerja biopic

Rediff.com27 Apr 2015

The Ram Madhvani-directed biopic is based on the life of the late air hostess Neerja Bhanot, who died while trying to help Pan Am passengers escape during a hijack in 1986.

Happy birthday, Mrs Shahid Kapoor!

Happy birthday, Mrs Shahid Kapoor!

Rediff.com7 Sep 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities:

IMAGE: Kai Po Che director Abhishek Kapoor ties the knot

IMAGE: Kai Po Che director Abhishek Kapoor ties the knot

Rediff.com4 May 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities:

'If at all there is a God, for me it is Neerja'

'If at all there is a God, for me it is Neerja'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

Dr Kishore Murthy the chilling day a brave young air hostess, Neerja Bhanot, saved over 300 lives at the cost of her own.

Why Sonam is more than just the 'F' word

Why Sonam is more than just the 'F' word

Rediff.com9 Jun 2021

The word 'Fashionista' is used dismissively to ridicule Sonam's other abilities, as though being fashionable (along with being beautiful) discounts her from any chance of being a competent actor, argues Subhash K Jha.

Neerja: A fond tribute to a forgotten hero

Neerja: A fond tribute to a forgotten hero

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

Sonam Kapoor plays Neerja like she cares and that is all the role needs, feels Sukanya Verma.

Can you recognise this actress?

Can you recognise this actress?

Rediff.com8 Dec 2015

Latest updates from Bollywood.

'I'd love an award for Neerja'

'I'd love an award for Neerja'

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

'I try and be a part the audience to get reactions. If I can predict the expression you will have on your face when you are watching it, then I am in the business of feelings.' Neerja director Ram Madhvani gets ready for his first feature film.

Do Audiences Like Hijack Movies?

Do Audiences Like Hijack Movies?

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

Joginder Tuteja looks at just how well hijack movies have done in the past.

First look: Pooja Hegde as Chaani in Mohenjo Daro

First look: Pooja Hegde as Chaani in Mohenjo Daro

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Kerala Story: Adah Sharma Enters The Big League

Kerala Story: Adah Sharma Enters The Big League

Rediff.com15 May 2023

Joginder Tuteja lists the highest-grossing female-centric films.

Sky Is NOT The Limit For These Stars

Sky Is NOT The Limit For These Stars

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

A picture of glamour and grit in the face of an emergency, the air hostess, flight attendant or air stewardess is often the hero we didn't know we needed.

Deepika Padukone dines with the xXx team

Deepika Padukone dines with the xXx team

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Sonam on National Awards: Didn't expect the critics award!

Sonam on National Awards: Didn't expect the critics award!

Rediff.com7 Apr 2017

'I'm very, very happy.' Winners react after the 64th National awards announcement.

Akshay Kumar wins National Award for Rustom

Akshay Kumar wins National Award for Rustom

Rediff.com7 Apr 2017

A look at the winners of the 64th National awards.

Sonam Kapoor bags award for Neerja

Sonam Kapoor bags award for Neerja

Rediff.com16 Dec 2016

Check out what your favourite celebrities have posted on social media.

'I don't care what people think about my acting'

'I don't care what people think about my acting'

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

'I believe in giving my opinions and standing up for what's right but in the past two-three years, I thought it was scary to say anything because everything is twisted and a lot of it was damaging my career. People are just nasty.' Sonam Kapoor puts on a brave front for Neerja.

The MOST SUCCESSFUL Stories on Real Women

The MOST SUCCESSFUL Stories on Real Women

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

2020 could well have been a year of biopics with females taking centre-stage. After Chhapaak, it was time for Shakuntala Devi and Gangubai Kathiawadi to release later in the year with many more in the pipeline for 2021.

PIX: Aishwarya, Tiger Shroff at an awards show

PIX: Aishwarya, Tiger Shroff at an awards show

Rediff.com5 Jan 2017

A look at the starry arrivals.

Do these actors *look* like the people they're playing? VOTE!

Do these actors *look* like the people they're playing? VOTE!

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

Do these actors suit their parts? Vote!

Deepika, Anushka, Kalki, Richa get together!

Deepika, Anushka, Kalki, Richa get together!

Rediff.com27 Nov 2015

A look at the top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Looking at the women who made all the money!

Looking at the women who made all the money!

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

Joginder Tuteja looks at the most successful female-centric movies in the last five years.

Aamir: Will be happy to work with Sunny Leone

Aamir: Will be happy to work with Sunny Leone

Rediff.com20 Jan 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Spotted: Deepika, on the sets of xXx

Spotted: Deepika, on the sets of xXx

Rediff.com10 Feb 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

'Actors are mad'

'Actors are mad'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2016

Shabana Azmi shows us a different side.

Sonam Kapoor sizzles in red!

Sonam Kapoor sizzles in red!

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

10 performances 2016 should be proud of!

10 performances 2016 should be proud of!

Rediff.com30 Dec 2016

Here, ladies and gentlemen, is Raja Sen's class of 2016.

When Bollywood took flight

When Bollywood took flight

Rediff.com14 Apr 2021

Like there's no dearth of memorable bus scenes and train imagery in Hindi movies, planes are equally prolific on silver screen.

Sonam, Madhuri: Bollywood's Starriest Air Hostesses!

Sonam, Madhuri: Bollywood's Starriest Air Hostesses!

Rediff.com2 Feb 2016

A look at the portrayal of air hostesses in Hindi movies.