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Lalit Prabhakar to Portray Ajmal Kasab in Rajkummar Rao's 'Prahaar'
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News18•30-09-2026, 09:34
Lalit Prabhakar to Portray Ajmal Kasab in Rajkummar Rao's 'Prahaar'
- •Marathi actor Lalit Prabhakar will play Ajmal Kasab in the upcoming biographical drama 'Prahaar: The Ujjwal Nikam Story', starring Rajkummar Rao as Ujjwal Nikam.
- •Prabhakar, known for his work in Marathi television and cinema, made his film debut in 2017 and has appeared in several notable projects like 'Anandi Gopal' and 'Zombivli'.
- •Portraying Ajmal Kasab is considered one of the most challenging roles of Prabhakar's career, requiring deep understanding of the character's psychology, language, and body language.
- •He secured the role after an audition, with filmmakers seeking to cast him in a different kind of character.
- •Directed by Avinash Arun and produced by Dinesh Vijan, 'Prahaar' also features Wamiqa Gabbi, Jaideep Ahlawat, Sikandar Kher, and Ashish Vidyarthi, set for an October 16, 2026 release.
Key Questions Answered
Prahaar: The Ujjwal Nikam Story is scheduled to release in cinemas on October 16, 2026, following its trailer launch event in Mumbai on Tuesday.
Marathi actor Lalit Prabhakar plays the role of Ajmal Kasab, the lone surviving attacker captured after the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks.
The biographical drama is directed by Avinash Arun and produced by Dinesh Vijan’s Maddock Films.
