5 years of Neerja: Sonam Kapoor's most potent scenes from the film

Today, Sonam Kapoor's Neerja steps into 5th year and here are a few scenes which proved her worth as an actor.

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Mumbai, First Published Feb 19, 2021, 1:02 PM IST | Last Updated Feb 19, 2021, 1:02 PM IST

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Neerja was made on the life story of India's braveheart, air hostess Neerja Bhanot who gave her life in rescuing 359 innocent lives in a hijacked plane Pan Am 73. Sonam Kapoor played Neerja's character, and if you haven't watched it yet, here are the five reasons why you should watch it.

Sonam Kapoor's performance as Neerja
This might be one of the best performances of Sonam Kapoor till date. She gave her heart and soul to do justice to Neerja Bhanot.

Neerja's motto
Neerja was a big fan of Rajesh Khanna, and she used to believe, "Zindagi badi honi chahiye, lambi nahi" (Life shouldn't be long, should be worthy).

Neerja's faith in love
Neerja was in a toxic marriage, and she was a survivor, a fighter. Her relationship with Jaideep, played by Shekhar Ravjiani in the film, proves her faith in love.

Neerja's bravery
Neerja, starring Sonam Kapoor, went back for the last time inside the aeroplane to save a little kid showed her brave heart. She gave up her life for saving the passengers.

Neerja's calm behaviour
Even in the tough hours, Neerja, aka Sonam Kapoor, didn't lose her nerve and stayed calm to face the hijackers, gained their trust and saved every passenger in Pan Am 73.