Overview
- Sonam Kapoor marked the film’s 10-year anniversary by sharing throwback scenes on Instagram Stories with the note “10 years of Neerja.”
- Ram Madhvani hosted a quiet celebration for the milestone, cutting a cake with Bhumi Pednekar, Mahaveer Jain and Viineet Kumar Siingh.
- In a new interview, Madhvani said the inclusion of Karachi’s Lyari stemmed from research since the story follows real events tied to the 1986 hijacking.
- The filmmaker described a respectful approach on set, recalling daily diya lightings for those who lost their lives during the incident.
- Released in 2016, the film won Best Feature Film in Hindi and a Special Mention at the 64th National Film Awards, and Madhvani’s next feature with Mahaveer Jain is slated to begin production in September 2026.