| Birth Day | September 7, 1963 |
| Birth Place | Chandigarh, India |
| Age | 57 YEARS OLD |
| Died On | Sep 5, 1986 (age 22) |
| Birth Sign | Virgo |
Neerja Bhanot, born on September 7, 1963, in Chandigarh, India, is widely recognized for her heroic act during the 1986 hijacking of Pan Am Flight 73 in Karachi, Pakistan. Despite the tragedy that unfolded during the hijacking, her courage and sacrifice earned her immense respect and admiration worldwide. While her net worth is estimated to be $76 million in 2024, her true legacy lies in the selflessness and bravery she displayed, making her an eternal symbol of resilience and humanity. Neerja Bhanot continues to inspire countless individuals with her remarkable story.
Renowned purser and chief FLIGHT attendant who was killed in an attempt to save the lives of hundreds of passengers on the hijacked FLIGHT Pan Am FLIGHT 73 in September of 1986. After her death she was awarded the Ashok Chakra for bravery.
It was while studying at St. Xavier's College, Mumbai that she was spotted by an agent and began a modeling career. Then, in 1985, she applied for a job as a FLIGHT attendant with Pan Am.
Her brother, Aneesha, published the coffee table book The Neerja I Knew as a tribute to her after her death.
She was born to Rama and Harish Bhanot, a Journalist, and had two brothers Akhil and Aneesh. She had an arranged marriage in 1985 but the union dissolved within two months.
In 2016, Actress Sonam Kapoor played her in the biographical thriller Neerja about her life.
