'Neerja' crosses Rs.50 crore mark

Actress Sonam Kapoor starrer "Neerja", a biopic based on the life of Neerja Bhanot, the air hostess who sacrificed her life while saving passengers on board hijacked Pan Am flight 73, has collected Rs.50.12 crore in just 10 days since its release. The film, which released on February 19, attracted more footfalls over the weekend due to positive word of mouth. With a collection of Rs.14.80 crore in its second weekend, "Neerja" is going strong in theatres, read a statement from the makers. Produced by Fox Star Studios and Bling Unplugged, the film also features Shabana Azmi, Shekhar Ravjiani and Yogendra Tiku.