While cinema lovers are eagerly waiting for 19th February, Friday, for the release of Sonam Kapoor's upcoming film Neerja, a lot is being 'shared' and written on social media about the brave-heart who gave up her life, only to save the lives of her passengers. Neerja Bhanot's bravery needs no adjectives. No words could suffice the woman she was! This 23-year-old sacrificed her life because she thought it was her 'duty'. How many of us would ever gather the courage to do it? We stumbled upon this old letter which Neerja Bhanot's father wrote about her daughter's life and bravery.

'A Father Reminisces' by Harish Bhanot appeared October 5, 1986, in a leading newspaper. Recalling his 'dearest Laado', this letter will give you an insight into Neerja Bhanot's childhood, personal life and how he family will never be able to get over their daughter's sacrifice.

"Neerja, the vivacious and valiant senior flight purser of Pan Am was felled by hijackers bullets during the Pan Am holdup at Karachi airport on September 5, 1986 - barely 25 hours before her birthday.