‘Neerja’ Now Tax Free in Delhi, UP; Gets 200 Additional Theatres
The film, starring Sonam Kapoor, has been receiving rave reviews from fans and critics alike since its release.
The Delhi and UP government today declared actress Sonam Kapoor-starrer Neerja tax-free.
Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, who also holds finance portfolio, said that the decision will be implemented with immediate effect.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav too took to Twitter to make the announcement.
The film, starring Sonam Kapoor, has been receiving rave reviews from fans and critics alike since its release last Friday. It has so far earned Rs 35.32 crore domestically.
Neerja had initially opened in 700 theatres, but added 200 more theatres after its box-office success.
The movie is based on the life of young flight attendant Neerja Bhanot, who died trying to save the lives of 350-odd passengers on a hijacked Pan Am aircraft in 1986. The film, which released on February 19, has already been declared tax-free in Gujarat and Maharashtra. Directed by Ram Madhvani, the biographical film also stars Shabana Azmi, Shekhar Ravijani, Jim Sarbh and Yogendra Tiku in prominent roles.
(With PTI inputs.)
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