New Delhi:
Nicole Thomas Fredrick, whose father was one of the pilots in the hijacked Pan Am Flight 73 has written a touching letter to Neerja makers. Nicloe has also hailed the bravery of slain flight attendant Neerja Bhanot.
Here is the letter “The film’s trailer brings out the intense emotions that were going on at that time. I remember everything that happened in those 48 hours and this stirred up a lot of feelings for me again. My father would only grant interviews as long as it was about the heroism of Neerja. Pilots were extensively trained to evacuate the aircraft for negotiating power.
In 1986, terrorists didn’t know how to fly airplanes, so that was a bargaining tool to buy time. She did a lot to save the lives of Americans (specifically) and I will always remember that. I can’t wait to see the film. Hopefully, it will release where I live.”
Starring Sonam Kapoor in the lead, Neerja is based on the life of brave flight attendent Neerja Bhanot who was posthumously awarded the Ashok Chakra for bravery - the youngest recipient to bag the honour.
