Neerja
“Fear Gave Her Courage”
Neerja is a portrayal on the life of the courageous Neerja Bhanot, who sacrificed her life while protecting the lives of 359 passengers on the Pan Am flight 73 in 1986. The flight was hijacked by a terrorist organization.
Where to watch Neerja in India
Can I watch Neerja in India? Yes — you can stream Neerja in India on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, or rent and buy it on Apple TV Store and YouTube.
Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Prime Video with Ads
Apple TV Store
YouTubeClick a service to open Neerja there. Availability last verified on November 13, 2026.
Where is Neerja streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| India | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, YouTube |
About Neerja
Neerja is a 2016 Hindi-language drama and thriller film directed by Ram Madhvani. The cast is led by Sonam Kapoor Ahuja, Shabana Azmi, Shekhar Ravjiani. It has a runtime of 2h 2m. Viewers rate it 7.2/10 across 300 ratings. In India, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
Neerja was produced by Fox Star Studios and Bling Unplugged and made in India. It was released on February 19, 2016, and carries a UA certification. Made on a budget of about $3 million, it went on to gross $18 million worldwide.
- Director
- Ram Madhvani
- Writers
- Saiwyn Quadras
- Release date
- February 19, 2016
- Original language
- Hindi
- Age rating
- UA
- Status
- Released
- Country
- India
- Budget
- $3 million
- Box office
- $18 million
- Production
- Fox Star Studios, Bling Unplugged
Neerja cast & crew
Neerja was directed by Ram Madhvani and written by Saiwyn Quadras.
The cast features Sonam Kapoor Ahuja as Neerja Bhanot, Shabana Azmi as Rama Bhanot, Shekhar Ravjiani as Jaideep, Yogendra Tiku as Harish Bhanot, Jim Sarbh as Khalil, and Abrar Zahoor as Zayd Safirini.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Vishal Khurana, cinematography is by Mitesh Mirchandani, and it was produced by Atul Kasbekar and Shanti Sivaram Maini.
Is Neerja worth watching?
Neerja holds an audience score of 7.2/10 from 252 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 2h 2m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and thriller, Neerja is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Neerja
In India, you can stream Neerja on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, or rent and buy it on Apple TV Store and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect India today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Neerja
Sonam Kapoor Ahuja
Neerja Bhanot
Shabana Azmi
Rama Bhanot
Shekhar Ravjiani
Jaideep
Yogendra Tiku
Harish Bhanot
Jim Sarbh
Khalil
Abrar Zahoor
Zayd Safirini
Ali Baldiwala
Mansoor
Kavi Shastri
Naresh
Waqar Khan
Co-Pilot Richard Bertrand
Neerja — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Neerja in India?
Neerja is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads in India.
▸Where can I watch Neerja in the UK?
Neerja isn't on subscription streaming in the UK, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and YouTube.
▸Is Neerja on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — Neerja is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in India.
▸What language is Neerja in?
Neerja is originally in Hindi. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Neerja?
Neerja runs 2 hours 2 minutes (122 minutes).
▸What is Neerja rated?
Neerja is rated UA. It holds a 7.2/10 audience score from 252 ratings.
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