Sonam Kapoor thanks Malala for attending 'Neerja' screening

Pakistani activist connected with the flight attendant and was moved by her bravery

Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai was all praise for Neerja at the private screening of the biopic in London.

Bollywood actor Sonam Kapoor took to Instagram to share a picture of Malala, who herself is a symbol of courage in the face of fear, along with her kind words about her film. Sonam was grateful to the 18-year-old for attending the private screening of her film.

"Malala said 'I am stronger than fear' and for #Neerja 'fear gave her courage! Thank you #MalalaYousafzai for attending a private screening of #Neerja in London. I’m so glad you liked the film," the Bollywood star wrote.

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The Pakistani activist, who had been shot in the head by terrorists in 2012, connected with Neerja Bhanot, the flight attendant who risked her life to save three children from terrorists, and was moved by her bravery.

Neerja displays the real life heroic act of flight attendant Neerja Bhanot, who lost her life while saving others on the hijacked Pan Am Flight 73 in September 1986.