Malala Yousafzai watches Neerja in London; Sonam Kapoor thanks her

Mumbai, Feb 25: Sonam Kapoor's critically acclaimed film Neerja has been receiving rave reviews and this time Kapoor has a new fan in none other than Noble Peace Prize recipient Malala Yousafzai.

Yousafzai attended a private screening of the film in London, where she currently resides.

Kapoor on the other hand, was elated and tweeted: "I am stronger than fear' and for #Neerja 'fear gave her courage! Thank you #MalalaYousafzai for attending a private screening of #Neerja in London. I'm so glad you liked the film."

Malala was shot in the head by Taliban militants in 2012 for working for education of girls in Pakistan. After the attack she was shifted to London where she currently resides.

Malala is known for her courage and her fight for women's education for which she was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2014.

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