<p align="justify">From being talked about as a fashionista to getting a special mention at the National Awards for ‘Neerja’, actor Sonam Kapoor has come a long way, and she says the latest honour motivates her to work harder. </p>.<p align="justify">Sonam won critical appreciation for her portrayal of Neerja Bhanot in the Ram Madhvani-directed movie and at the 64th National Film Awards, the 31-year-old actor got the ‘Special Mention’ for her performance.<br /><br />“The best thing to do when your work is appreciated is to work more and give your best. I am shooting in Maheshwar with Akshay Kumar for ‘Padman’ where the climax of ‘Neerja’ was also shot...I am feeling grateful,” Sonam said.<br /><br />Incidentally, Akshay too won National Award for best actor. Sonam has won several awards for ‘Neerja’ before this, but she feels this recognition is more special.<br /><br />“The National Award is immensely special to me because this is a special jury award. It means the world to me especially since I wasn't expecting it at all,” she says.<br /><br />“Even my family, including my parents, are very happy and excited, probably more than I am.” She is thankful to director Ram Madhvani and the entire team of ‘Neerja’ for putting the project together.<br /><br />‘Neerja’ also won the ‘Best Hindi Film’ award. </p>
<p align="justify">From being talked about as a fashionista to getting a special mention at the National Awards for ‘Neerja’, actor Sonam Kapoor has come a long way, and she says the latest honour motivates her to work harder. </p>.<p align="justify">Sonam won critical appreciation for her portrayal of Neerja Bhanot in the Ram Madhvani-directed movie and at the 64th National Film Awards, the 31-year-old actor got the ‘Special Mention’ for her performance.<br /><br />“The best thing to do when your work is appreciated is to work more and give your best. I am shooting in Maheshwar with Akshay Kumar for ‘Padman’ where the climax of ‘Neerja’ was also shot...I am feeling grateful,” Sonam said.<br /><br />Incidentally, Akshay too won National Award for best actor. Sonam has won several awards for ‘Neerja’ before this, but she feels this recognition is more special.<br /><br />“The National Award is immensely special to me because this is a special jury award. It means the world to me especially since I wasn't expecting it at all,” she says.<br /><br />“Even my family, including my parents, are very happy and excited, probably more than I am.” She is thankful to director Ram Madhvani and the entire team of ‘Neerja’ for putting the project together.<br /><br />‘Neerja’ also won the ‘Best Hindi Film’ award. </p>
