Pics: Sonam Kapoor collects an award on behalf of late Neerja Bhanot

Sonam Kapoor wowed us all with her brilliant performance in 'Neerja'. The Ram Madhvani-directed film narrated the true story of braveheart

Neerja Bhanot

, the flight attendant who died while saving hundreds of lives during a Pan Am hijack in 1986.

At the Mother Teresa Memorial Awards held on November 20, the braveheart was posthumously honoured for her courage and grit. Neerja's family decided that Sonam should collect the award on her behalf. The actress shared the stage with Neerja's brothers Anish and Akhil as she accepted the award.

Sonam looked beautiful in a pastel green sari replete with striking earrings and soft make-up. She also participated in a discussion on combating terror through education.

Sonam Kapoor in sari at the event

Sonam Kapoor talks about Neerja Bhanot at the Mother Teresa Memorial Awards

Sonam Kapoor with director Mahesh Bhatt, former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister

Farooq Abdullah

and former Afghanistan president

Hamid Karzai

(extreme right)

Sonam Kapoor with Mahesh Bhatt

Farooq Abdullah (left) and Sonam Kapoor

Sonam Kapoor talks about her film 'Neerja' based on the late Neerja Bhanot who was honoured at the event