Check out: The modelling days of real Neerja Bhanot
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Besides the prestigious ‘Ashok Chakra’, Neerja Bhanot also was the recipient of other awards like ‘Tamgha-e-Insaaniyat-Pakistan’ (for showing incredibly human kindness), ‘Flight Safety Foundation Heroism Award’, and ‘United States Attorney’s office for the District of Columbia’ amongst others.Besides the prestigious 'Ashok Chakra', Neerja Bhanot also was the recipient of other awards like 'Tamgha-e-Insaaniyat-Pakistan' (for showing incredibly human kindness), 'Flight Safety Foundation Heroism Award', and 'United States Attorney's office for the District of Columbia' amongst others.
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Reports also have it that, after a troubled marriage (due to dowry demands), Neerja Bhanot joined ‘Pan Am’ airlines as an airhostess and as we all know by now, she went into write history after that.Reports also have it that, after a troubled marriage (due to dowry demands), Neerja Bhanot joined 'Pan Am' airlines as an airhostess and as we all know by now, she went into write history after that.
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Readers may recall that the 23 year old Neerja Bhanot was the youngest and first woman recipient of Ashok Chakra. This award is considered to be India’s supreme gallantry award.Readers may recall that the 23 year old Neerja Bhanot was the youngest and first woman recipient of Ashok Chakra. This award is considered to be India's supreme gallantry award.
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Just like it’s shown in the film, Neerja’s parents fondly called her as ‘Laado’!Just like it's shown in the film, Neerja's parents fondly called her as 'Laado'!
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Neerja Bhanot, who did her schooling from Bombay Scottish School, went onto graduate from St. Xavier’s College.Neerja Bhanot, who did her schooling from Bombay Scottish School, went onto graduate from St. Xavier's College.
