Neerja Bhanot

Neerja Bhanot Net Worth

Neerja Bhanot was born on September 7, 1963 in Chandigarh, India. She was a renowned purser and chief flight attendant who tragically lost her life while attempting to save the lives of hundreds of passengers on the hijacked flight Pan Am Flight 73 in September of 1986. For her bravery, she was posthumously awarded the Ashok Chakra, India's highest peacetime military decoration.

Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day September 7, 1963
Birth Place Chandigarh, India
Age 57 YEARS OLD
Died On Sep 5, 1986 (age 22)
Birth Sign Virgo

💰 Net worth: $76 million (2024)

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.

About

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.

Before Fame

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.

Trivia

Her brother, Aneesha, published the coffee table book The Neerja I Knew as a tribute to her after her death.

Family Life

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.

Associated With

In 2016, Actress Sonam Kapoor played her in the biographical thriller Neerja about her life.

Some Neerja Bhanot images

About the author

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