Sonam Kapoor starrer 'Neerja', a biopic on the life of late air hostess Neerja Bhanot, is reportedly scheduled for a February 19, 2016 release.

CEO of Fox Star Studios, Vijay Singh had this to say, "Fox Star Studios and Bling Unplugged is proud to announce that we will be releasing 'Neerja' on February 19 for the people the world over to know and celebrate the story of a 23-year-old girl who found courage and self-sacrifice in an extraordinary moment in her life. Neerja is one of the unsung heroes of India whose story should be an inspiration for everyone. This is her story,"

Sonam Kapoor plays the lead role of Neerja Bhanot the air hostess who was gunned down by terrorists when Flight 73 was hijacked in Karachi in 1986.

Atul Kasbekar, producer of Bling Unplugged said, "India tends to forget so many of its heroes. It's heroines even more so. Neerja's story is one that just had to be told and we at Bling Unplugged are delighted and proud that it's our maiden co-production,"