Filmworld
My respect for air hostesses has increased post 'Neerja': Sonam
New Delhi, Feb 15
Bollywood actress Sonam Kapoor, who is playing the role of an air hostess in "Neerja", says that her respect towards the profession has increased ever since she has worked on the Ram Madhvani directorial.
"Neerja" is a biopic on the late Neerja Bhanot who lost her life while saving others on a hijacked plane. She was awarded the Ashok Chakra for saving several hundred lives as an air hostess on the hijacked Pan Am Flight 73 in 1986.
Sonam feels that playing the character has changed her perception towards women who take up the job of an air hostess.
"I never thought of becoming an air hostess. But I was getting trained for this film and I must say that the respect I had for air hostesses has increased a lot now," Sonam said during an appearance on TV show "Yaar Mera Superstar".
"I realised that the 60 percent training is for safety and emergency. There is a hijack training, safety training and being in the service industry ,you really feel that you have a duty towards your clients and guests."
"So, I really want to tell people to listen to what the flight attendants say and follow the instructions because they know what they are doing," she added.
Currently busy promoting "Neerja" which will release on Friday, Sonam often takes flights. She says she loves flying because that is when she can cut off from everything.
"I can watch movies, read a book and enjoy the flight. I don't have to take calls or respond to SMS. That's the time when you can relax. More so, if you see the statistics, you are more likely to get killed while crossing the road than taking a flight," she said.
"Neerja" also stars Shabana Azmi and Shekhar Ravjiani among others.
"Neerja" is a biopic on the late Neerja Bhanot who lost her life while saving others on a hijacked plane. She was awarded the Ashok Chakra for saving several hundred lives as an air hostess on the hijacked Pan Am Flight 73 in 1986.
Sonam feels that playing the character has changed her perception towards women who take up the job of an air hostess.
"I never thought of becoming an air hostess. But I was getting trained for this film and I must say that the respect I had for air hostesses has increased a lot now," Sonam said during an appearance on TV show "Yaar Mera Superstar".
"I realised that the 60 percent training is for safety and emergency. There is a hijack training, safety training and being in the service industry ,you really feel that you have a duty towards your clients and guests."
"So, I really want to tell people to listen to what the flight attendants say and follow the instructions because they know what they are doing," she added.
Currently busy promoting "Neerja" which will release on Friday, Sonam often takes flights. She says she loves flying because that is when she can cut off from everything.
"I can watch movies, read a book and enjoy the flight. I don't have to take calls or respond to SMS. That's the time when you can relax. More so, if you see the statistics, you are more likely to get killed while crossing the road than taking a flight," she said.
"Neerja" also stars Shabana Azmi and Shekhar Ravjiani among others.
11 hours ago
Bomb threat diverts Vistara flight to Frankfurt
12 hours ago
US lawmakers criticise Harvard University for its handling of anti-CCP protest
12 hours ago
Canada is intensely interested in escalation; Policy experts on the India-Canada row
12 hours ago
Indian American Representatives Urge Diplomatic Solutions Following the Death of Hamas Leader
13 hours ago
Indian-Origin Canadian Citizen Targeted in Racist Attack Amid India-Canada Diplomatic Tensions in Waterloo
13 hours ago
Remaining Indian diplomats "clearly on notice", says Canada Foreign Minister Melanie Joly
13 hours ago
Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller Delivered Remarks on Overdose and Substance Use Recovery Efforts at Two Maryland Events
13 hours ago
Asian American Workers and Small Business Owners Tout Vice President Harris’ Economic Agenda in New Campaign Ads
13 hours ago
Brooklyn President Reynoso Partners with NYC Wine & Food Festival to Bring 100 High Schoolers to FoodieCon
14 hours ago
Two including banker held for providing bank account to cybercriminals
14 hours ago
Pannun 'murder plot': Gupta pleads not guilty, asks for Hindi-speaking lawyer, return of prayer book
14 hours ago
'Please give up hunger strike': Mamata appeals to junior doctors through Chief Secretary's phone
14 hours ago
Assam to spend Rs 800 crore to rejuvenate beels: CM Sarma