Atul Kasbekar, Sonam Kapoor in Neerja
Atul Kasbekar, Sonam Kapoor in Neerja

Sonam Kapoor‘s Neerja has opened to great numbers and amazing reviews. However, in an unexpected turn of events, some of Neerja Bhanot‘s crew members were not happy with the film. They went on to call the movie a propaganda (Read the whole story here).

The producer of the film, Atul Kasbekar, rubbished Neerja’s collegues claims in an interaction with BollywoodLife.

He said:

This woman, I believe, wasn’t even on the plane. Everyone is entitled to their opinion. I don’t think I need to give clearance to anyone who has to say something, the fact of the matter is that three countries of the world – America, Pakistan and India have given her (Neerja Bhanot) a bravery award and I am sure they have stringent guidelines as to how bravery awards are given. Rather than just checking that one Facebook post. Also check out the first hand accounts of people who were on board the plane on the day of the incident. She wasn’t a part of the flight crew, then what is she talking about?