Ujjwal Nikam praises Rajkummar Rao for bringing his story to life in Prahaar
Government lawyer Ujjwal Nikam has praised Rajkummar Rao and Avinash Arun for bringing his story on screen in Prahaar. He said that the film depicts the historical trials as well as the personal loneliness behind them.

Government lawyer and Rajya Sabha member Ujjwal Nikam has praised Rajkummar Rao for playing the character in the upcoming biographical drama. Prahaar: The Untold Story of bright nature. Ahead of the film’s theatrical release, Nikam said that the actor has portrayed his journey on screen with honesty and emotional honesty, while also praising director Avinash Arun for presenting an authentic account of both his professional and personal life.
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The film reprises Nikam’s role in prosecuting Ajmal Kasab, the only terrorist captured alive after the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks. Reflecting on the adaptation of his life, Nikam said that Rajkummar Rao has given a remarkable performance and credited Arun for creating a nuanced portrait that goes beyond the courtroom.
Watch the teaser of Prahaar: The Untold Story of Ujjwal Nikkam here:
What did Ujjwal Nikam say about Rajkumar Rao’s performance?
Praising the lead actor, Nikam said, “Rajkummar Rao has given a remarkable performance, and Avinash Arun’s direction is extremely impressive. strike It authentically portrays not only my journey as a government lawyer but also my life as a husband and a father.”
He said that although people often remember court decisions, they rarely think about the personal struggles behind them. “People remember verdicts. They rarely remember the nights before the verdicts.” strike Shows that side, the side that no headline ever picks up,” he said.
What aspects of Prahar Nikam’s life does it explore?
Apart from chronicling some of India’s most high-profile criminal trials, the film also sheds light on Nikam’s personal life, highlighting experiences that have remained away from public attention.
Nikam, who has handled landmark cases including the 1993 Mumbai serial bomb blasts and the 26/11 terror attacks, said the responsibility of prosecuting such cases often comes with intense loneliness. He said, “I’ve argued cases with the entire country watching, and the loneliness of that responsibility is something I’ve never talked about. This film does that. It stays honest about what happened and in doing so, it tells a story that I myself struggled to put into words.”
When is Prahaar releasing?
Prahaar: The Untold Story of Ujjwal Nikam It also stars Vamika Gabbi, Sikandar Kher and Jaideep Ahlawat in lead roles. Directed by Avinash Arun, known for the three of us And underworldAnd produced by Dinesh Vijan’s Maddock Films, the biographical drama is scheduled to release in theaters on August 7.


