'Neerja' my most special film: Sonam Kapoor

Mumbai: Sonam Kapoor will be seen playing slain air hostess Neerja Bhanot in an upcoming biopic and Bollywood actress said the film is her most special movie till date.

Bhanot was murdered while saving passengers from terrorists on board the hijacked Pan Am Flight 73 in 1986.

The 29-year-old actress took to Instagram to share the first picture of her look in "Neerja". In the photo, Sonam is seen in the get-up of an air hostess, sporting shoulder-length hair.

"Hello everyone! This is me as Neerja in our tribute to Neerja Bhanot. This is my most special film..Thank you @foxstarhindi @blinglive," Sonam posted. "Neerja" will be directed by Ram Madhvani.