The film was banned in Pakistan for allegedly portraying the country 'in poor light.' Sonam, 30, tweeted that she could 'guarantee' that this was not true.
Extremely disheartened that #Neerja isn't releasing this Friday in Pakistan. She was awarded by them & I hope they will salute her again.
Sonam Kapoor (@sonamakapoor) February 18, 2016
She saved Pakistani lives, and I can guarantee that Pakistan hasn't been shown in a poor light, I really hope and pray #Neerja releases.
— Sonam Kapoor (@sonamakapoor) February 18, 2016
When #Neerja releases worldwide and people see how fair the film is, I'm hopeful that it will result in a solution to a release in Pakistan.
— Sonam Kapoor (@sonamakapoor) February 18, 2016
The actress also tweeted a picture of herself with the cast:
Love you guys.. Couldn't have done it without you.. The boys are missing but I'll love ya... https://t.co/7ckVZycyCB pic.twitter.com/L9EJYSy8PX
— Sonam Kapoor (@sonamakapoor) February 18, 2016
Earlier, in an exclusive conversation with NDTV, Sonam had said, The actress said, "Neerja saved everyone's life. She did not differentiate between an Indian, an American, a Pakistani's life, and that is what a true Indian is. We are the largest democracy and if you know the true definition of a democracy is you will understand what I mean: we are secular, we are the only country in the history of the world that hasn't invaded another country. So all these things put together, she is a true definition of what India stands for."
Bollywood, meanwhile, has already given its thumbs-up to the film:
@AzmiShabana @atulkasbekar @ShekharRavjiani @sonamakapoor Hearing great things about your film.May your film glorify the late NEERJA.My Best
Rishi Kapoor (@chintskap) February 17, 2016
Reactions to #Neerja are truly amazing! Glad her story is being told! Full power, @sonamakapoor @atulkasbekar @ShekharRavjiani #RamMadhvani
— VISHAL DADLANI (@VishalDadlani) February 18, 2016
Just saw #Neerja a gripping emotional and inspiring film. @sonamakapoor and @AzmiShabana brilliant. Hats off ram madhavani and @atulkasbekar
— Rajkumar Hirani (@RajkumarHirani) February 17, 2016
#Neerja A gripping thriller which never lets go! Fab job by Rammadhvani &Team. @sonamakapoor at her best! with a superb supporting cast
— Bejoy Nambiar (@nambiarbejoy) February 18, 2016
Cricketer Irfan Pathan wrote:
Hey Good luck for ur up coming movie @sonamakapoor looking forward to watch it #Neerja
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) February 17, 2016
