Shekhar Rajviani to play Sonam Kapoor's love interest in 'Neerja'

Mumbai: While many actors have turned to music to explore more possibilities in their career scope, music composer Shekhar Rajviani has decided to get in front of the cameras and try his hand at acting.

According to reports the Shekhar will essay the role of Sonam Kapoor’s lover in the biopic ‘Neerja’. The film will also see Shabana Azmi playing Sonam’s mother in the film. ‘Neerja’ will highlight their mother-daughter relationship. The film also marks ace photographer Atul Kasbekar’s debut as a producer.

In the biopic, Sonam will play the role of Neerja Bhanot, the brave flight attendant of PanAm, who lost her life trying to save the lives of passengers from terrorists on board the hijacked PanAm Flight 73 on September 5, 1986. Neerja posthumously became the youngest recipient of India's highest civilian award for bravery, The Ashok Chakra. She was only 22 when she passed away.

Sonam is currently in Cannes, as per her role as brand ambassador of cosmetics brand L’Oreal Paris. Once she returns back, she will be shuffling between Sooraj Barjatya’s ‘Prem rattan Dhan Payo’ and ‘Neerja’.