Bigg Boss famed Nora Fatehi was moved to tears watching Sonam Kapoor performs brilliantly as Neerja at the special screening of the movie.

Bollywood beauties Athiya Shetty, Bhumi Pednekar, Nora Fatehi watched the upcoming film Neerja with the film's leading lady Sonam Kapoor, who hosted a special screening last night.

Shekhar Ravjiani, Farah Khan, Boman Irani and Arjun Kapoor's younger sister and Sonam's cousin Anshula and many more attended the screening.

“It is an excellent movie. I was crying a lot during the movie. I really hope this film does well. It has such good intention and I want everybody to go watch this film because it is such an amazing film. I am actually breathless now” says Nora.

Neerja - based on real incidents during the hijacking of the Pan Am Flight 73 at the Karachi airport in 1986. This film shows how the young flight attendant fought for the lives of her passengers and lost her life.

“Sonam is a surprise package. She has worked beautifully. I think in a very long time, I have seen Sonam perform in such an avatar. She has performed so well, actually when you watch the film, you forget you’re watching Sonam it’s almost like you’re watching Neerja. I think that will be the best part of the film” adds Sonam.

Neerja is directed by Ram Madhvani starring Sonam Kapoor in titular role and Shabana Azmi and Shekhar Ravjiani in supporting roles.

Movie is slated for February 19, 2016 release.