Actress Sonam Kapoor who has received a Special Mention for her performance in Neerja is all set to attend the 64th National Film Awards on Wednesday.

About this honour, Sonam said, "It feels amazing. I honestly did not expect it. "I think I have been doing content-driven films for a couple of years right now, but obviously it (National Award) is an encouragement to doing more of them."

Sonam added, "It is such a huge validation for doing a film like Neerja, but at the same time, it was more important to make a film like Neerja which spoke about human spirit and compassion. A film like Neerja winning an award says that human spirit and human compassion and kindness at the end of the day should be our purpose."

Her father Anil Kapoor and mother Sunita Kapoor will join her at the National Film Awards ceremony, she said, "My parents are coming with me. I think they are very excited. I am more happy for them and for Ram (director Ram Madhvani) because I think Ram really wanted me to win the award and I think my parents are very proud."

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