Team 'Neerja' hosted a special screening for Bollywood celebrities recently and they later took to Twitter to appreciate the film.

'Neerja' is a biopic drama on the courageous story of a 23 year old girl Neerja Bhanot - an air hostess - who lost her life while saving passengers from terrorists on board the hijacked Pan Am Flight 73 on 5th September 1986. The story of 'Neerja' struck the chords with the B-town celebrities, So much so that, with a few even getting emotional during the screening. Here is what the celebrities had to say...

Aamir Khan: "Loved Neerja. Very inspirational & moving!Sonam is outstanding! Shabanaji has given a performance of a lifetime! Well done Ram! Must watch!"

Hrithik Roshan: "Saw #Neerja. LOVED IT! @sonamakapoor what an incredible performance. Cant remember d last time I cried this much. Congrats! STAND PROUD!"

Karan Johar: "#neerja leaves you strong and yet heavy hearted....the brave biopic is new age in execution and has an old world warmth about it..#mustwatch".

Raj Kummar Rao: "#RamMadhvani Take a bow. U captain of the ship. Such an inspiring film. Don't take too long now to make another brilliant film. #Neerja @sonamakapoor Undoubtedly ur best work. Couldn't take my eyes off you. Honest, Controlled, Effortless. U r #Neerja for me. What a Phenomenal film #Neerja is. Take a bow @atulkasbekar @foxstarhindi & team. You have made a truly special film. MUST WATCH."

Ayushmann Khurrana: "Knowing the Bhanots personally makes #Neerja even more touching. @sonamakapoor make a dash to the awards. Salute to Madhvani & @atulkasbekar #neerja leaves you strong and yet heavy hearted....the brave biopic is new age in execution and has an old world warmth about it..#mustwatch"

Huma Qureshi: "Congrats @sonamakapoor on #Neerja.. what a film!must watch ..@AzmiShabana makes Ur know once again what a power house of performance she is"

Dia Mirza: "Be proud team #Neerja. You have so much integrity it shines in the film. #NeerjaFebruary19".

Subhash Ghai: "Neerja is an inspirational film for youngsters on'duty first -with super performances of@sonamakapoor @AzmiShabana".

Milap Zaveri: "If u see a better film than #Neerja this year then we r in for one of the greatest years ever! Gut wrenching MASTERPIECE that wins Ure heart"

Javed Akhtar: NEERJA . What a film . Not for a second does the film lose its grip on the audience . Writing direction performances par excellence."

Boman Irani: "#Neerja is quite simply a Monumental Triumph!!!!"

Nikkhil Advani: "Very very happy for you @atulkasbekar. You're showing how it needs to be done. #Neerja @BlingLive"

'Neerja' is releasing today - 19th February.