Neerja Profit Controversy: Atul Kasbekar Finally Speaks Out

‘Neerja’ was one of the most loved and most successful films of 2016, the movie was warmly received by the viewers and the critics and was even awarded as the Best Film at the 64th National Awards recently. Actress Sonam Kapoor who played the on-screen role of Neerja Bhanot was also praised at the event whereas actress Shabana Azmi, who played Neerja’s mother in the movie, also got Filmfare Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role. Recently, Neerja’s brothers came up with the allegations that the filmmakers didn’t honor their commitment to sharing 10 percent of the Box Office collections with Neerja Bhanot Trust and the family. The producer of the film Atul Kasbekar opened up on the same stating, “About the profit of the film, all the financial transactions after the release were immediately shared with the Bhanot family. The share of the profit was also offered to them, but they declined for the same, now they wish to get the share of studio profits.” Atul added, “I am very proud that Bhanot family trusted us on making the movie. It was a very difficult task for us. Finally, we made the film with pure honesty and after watching the film’s success, I can say, we succeeded.” Neerja was based on the life of Neerja Bhanot, who gave up her life while fighting with the hijackers at Karachi International airport. Her brother Aneesh Bhanot said that they will not make any statement regarding this, right now but they will not tolerate injustice. You May Also Like Sonam Kapoor Upcoming Movies Bollywood Movies 2017 Box Office Collection Upcoming Movies List