List of accolades received by ''Neerja''

A picture of Sonam Kapoor, looking and grinning at the viewer.
Sonam Kapoor's portrayal of the titular character in Neerja garnered her several awards

Neerja is a 2016 Indian biographical thriller film directed by Ram Madhvani and produced by Atul Kasbekar.[1] The film stars Sonam Kapoor as the eponymous protagonist, and features Shabana Azmi, Yogendra Tiku and Shekhar Ravjiani in supporting roles.[2][3][4] The film's script and screenplay were penned by Saiwyn Quadras, and the dialogue was written by Sanyuktha Chawla Sheikh. The editing for the film was done by Monisha R Baldawa and Manohar Verma served as the stunt director for the film.[5][1] Set in the city of Mumbai, the plot of Neerja centers on the Libyan-backed Abu Nidal Organization's hijacking of Pan Am Flight 73 in Karachi, Pakistan, on 5 September 1986. The film is shown from the point of view of the flight's head purser, Neerja Bhanot, who died saving passengers on the hijacked flight.[2]

Made on a budget of ₹20 crore (US$3.1 million),[6] Neerja was released on 19 February 2016, and grossed ₹135 crore (US$21 million) worldwide.[7] The film garnered awards and nominations in several categories, with particular praise for its direction and the performance of Sonam Kapoor. As of 15 July 2017, the film has won 39 awards.

The film won two awards: Best Feature Film in Hindi and a Special Jury Award for Kapoor—at the 64th ceremony of India's National Film Awards.[8] At the 62nd Filmfare Awards ceremony, Neerja won five awards, including Critics Award for Best film and Critics Award for Best Actress;[9] the film was also nominated for Best Director and Best Film.[10] At the 2016 Screen Awards, it received nomination for Best Actress,[11] and won four awards, including Best Director.[12] Neerja won four awards at the 18th ceremony of the International Indian Film Academy Awards, including Best Film and Best Supporting Actress;[13] it also garnered three nominations, including Best Director and Best Actress.[14] At the 2017 Zee Cine Awards, the film won awards in seven categories, including Best Director and Best Supporting Actress.[15] Neerja was voted the most liked female-centric film of 2016.[16]

Accolades

Award Date of ceremony[lower-alpha 1] Category Recipient(s) and nominee(s) Result Ref(s)
Asian Film Awards 21 March 2017 Best Supporting Actress Shabana Azmi Nominated [17]
Asiavision Awards 14 November 2016 Best Actress Sonam Kapoor Won [18]
Filmfare Awards 14 January 2017 Best Film Neerja Nominated [9]
[10]
Best Director Ram Madhvani Nominated
Best Actress Sonam Kapoor Nominated
Best Supporting Actor Jim Sarbh Nominated
Best Supporting Actress Shabana Azmi Won
Critics Award for Best Film Neerja Won
Critics Award for Best Actress Sonam Kapoor Won
Best Cinematography Mitesh Mirchandani Won
Best Editing Monisha Baldawa Won
Best Production Design Aparna Sud Won
FOI Online Awards 12th January 2017 Best Feature Film Neerja Nominated [19]
Best Director Ram Madhvani Won
Best Actress In A Leading Role Sonam Kapoor Nominated
Best Actress In A Supporting Role Shabana Azmi Won
Best Playback Singer (Female) Kavita Seth (for song Jeete Hai Chal) Nominated
Best Lyricist Prasoon Joshi (for song Jeete Hai Chal) Nominated
Best Screenplay Saiwyn Quadras Won
Best Cinematography Mitesh Mirchandani Won
Best Editing Monisha R Baldawa Nominated
Best Production Design Anna Ipe & Aparna Sud Won
Best Sound Design Subash Sahoo Won
Best Special Effects/VFX Vishal Anand (TATA Elxsi) Nominated
HELLO! Hall of Fame Awards 11 April 2016 Critics Choice Sonam Kapoor Won [20]
I Am Woman Award 5 April 2016 Women Empowerment Won [21]
Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 21 August 2016 Best Film Neerja Nominated [22]
[23]
Best Director Ram Madhvani Nominated
Best Actress Sonam Kapoor Won
International Indian Film Academy Awards 14–15 July 2017 Best Film Neerja Won [13]
[14]
[24]
Best Director Ram Madhvani Nominated
Best Actress Sonam Kapoor Nominated
Best Actor in Supporting Role (Female)  Shabana Azmi Won
Best Actor In Negative Role Jim Sarbh Won
Best Story Saiwyn Quadras Nominated
Best Production Design Aparna Sud, Anna Ipe Won
Lokmat Maharashtra Awards 1 February 2017 Best Actress Sonam Kapoor Won [25]
Matri Shree Media Award 16 April 2016 Best Feature Film Neerja Won [26]
National Film Awards 7 April 2017 Best Feature Film in Hindi Won [8]
Special Jury Award Sonam Kapoor Won
Screen Awards 4 December 2016 Best Director Ram Madhvani Won [11]
[12]
Best Actress Sonam Kapoor Nominated
Best Supporting Actress Shabana Azmi Won
Best Male Debut Jim Sarbh Won
Best Story Saiwyn Quadras Won
Stardust Award 19 December 2016 Best Supporting Actress Shabana Azmi Won [27]
Best Actor in a Negative Role Jim Sarbh Won
Editor’s Choice Best Filmmaker Ram Madhvani Won
Editor’s Choice Best Actress Sonam Kapoor Won
Zee Cine Awards 11 March 2017 Best Film Neerja Nominated [28]
[15]
Best Director Ram Madhvani Won
Best Actress Sonam Kapoor Nominated
Best Supporting Actress Shabana Azmi Won
Best Actor in Negative Role Jim Sarbh Won
Best Male Debutant Won
Best Screenplay Saiwyn Quadras Won
Best Editing Monisha Baldawa Won
Best Production Design Aparna Sud and Anna Ipe Won

See also

Notes

  1. ↑ Each date is linked to the article about the awards held that year, wherever possible.

References

  1. 1 2 "Neerja Cast & Crew". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 24 June 2016.
  2. 1 2 "Sonam Kapoor: Feel Blessed to Play Neerja Bhanot in Biopic". NDTV. 22 September 2015. Retrieved 29 May 2016.
  3. ↑ "It was very difficult to play Neerja’s mother: Shabana Azmi". The Indian Express. 5 February 2016. Retrieved 13 June 2016.
  4. ↑ "Neerja Director Ram Madhvani On Sonam Kapoor's National Award Win: 'This Is All You'". NDTV. 13 April 2017. Retrieved 1 August 2017.
  5. ↑ "Neerja review: A story well worth telling, this is Sonam Kapoor's best performance to date". Firstpost. 22 February 2016. Retrieved 24 June 2016.
  6. ↑ "Neerja flies at box office". Daily News and Analysis. 21 February 2016. Retrieved 9 June 2016.
  7. ↑ "Box Office: Worldwide collections of Neerja". Bollywood Hungama. 20 February 2016. Retrieved 21 February 2016.
  8. 1 2 "64th National Film Awards: Full winners' list". India Today. 7 April 2017. Retrieved 28 July 2017.
  9. 1 2 "Winners of the Filmfare Awards 2017". Filmfare. 15 January 2017. Retrieved 28 July 2017.
  10. 1 2 "62nd Jio Filmfare Awards 2017 Nominations". Filmfare. 10 January 2017.
  11. 1 2 "Dear Sonam Kapoor, you deserved to win your first award for Neerja at Star Screen". The Indian Express. 5 December 2016. Retrieved 13 January 2017.
  12. 1 2 "22nd Star Screen Awards 2016: Full winners list, performance pictures and videos". International Business Times. 4 December 2016. Retrieved 27 July 2017.
  13. 1 2 "IIFA Awards 2017: Shahid-Alia win Best Actor and Actress, Neerja wins Best Film". India Today. 16 July 2017. Retrieved 27 July 2017.
  14. 1 2 "18th IIFA Awards 2017: List Of Nominations". NDTV. 12 July 2017. Retrieved 14 July 2017.
  15. 1 2 "Winners of Zee Cine Awards 2017". Bollywood Hungama. 11 March 2017. Retrieved 28 July 2017.
  16. ↑ "'Neerja' voted most liked female-centric film of 2016". The Morung Express. 12 September 2016. Retrieved 29 July 2017.
  17. ↑ "Shabana Azmi nominated for Asian Film Awards for Neerja biopic". Hindustan Times. 31 March 2017. Retrieved 29 July 2017.
  18. ↑ "Asiavision Movie Awards 2016 announced: Sonam Kapoor, Nivin Pauly, Radhika Apte, Ram Charan, others to be honoured". International Business Times. 15 November 2016. Retrieved 29 July 2017.
  19. ↑ "2nd FOI Online Awards". FOI Online Awards.
  20. ↑ "Sonam, Aishwarya, Ranveer, Sidharth Sizzle At Hello! Hall of Fame Awards 2016". Koimoi. 12 April 2016. Retrieved 9 June 2016.
  21. ↑ "Sonam Kapoor receives 'I Am Woman' empowerment award". International Business Times. 6 April 2016. Retrieved 9 June 2016.
  22. ↑ "IFFM Awards Nominees". Indian Film Festival of Melbourne. August 2016. Retrieved 27 July 2017.
  23. ↑ "Sonam Kapoor bags the Best Actress award for 'Neerja' at the Indian Film Festival, Melbourne". Daily News and Analysis. 13 August 2016. Retrieved 27 July 2017.
  24. ↑ "IIFA 2017: Karan Johar's 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil' LEADS the winners list in Technical Awards category!". Daily News and Analysis. 26 May 2017. Retrieved 14 July 2017.
  25. ↑ "Sonam Kapoor wins again!". Daily News and Analysis. 2 February 2017. Retrieved 5 February 2017.
  26. ↑ "41st Matri Shree Media awards announced, 3 UNI journos in list". Echo of Arunachal. 16 April 2016. Retrieved 27 July 2017.
  27. ↑ "Sansui Colors Stardust Awards: Anushka Sharma, Amitabh Bachchan bag Best Actor titles; complete list of winners". International Business Times. 20 December 2016. Retrieved 27 July 2017.
  28. ↑ "Nominations for Zee Cine Awards 2017". Bollywood Hungama. 2 March 2017. Retrieved 28 July 2017.
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