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Ujjwal Nikam shares strict conditions for Prahaar film and praises Rajkummar Rao
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News18•11-10-2026, 18:50
Ujjwal Nikam shares strict conditions for Prahaar film and praises Rajkummar Rao
- •Renowned lawyer Ujjwal Nikam revealed he set strict conditions for his biopic Prahaar, demanding no unnecessary glorification and the use of real names.
- •Maddocks Films secured NOCs from key individuals, including Judge Madan Laxmandas Tahaliyani, who sentenced 26/11 terrorist Ajmal Kasab to death.
- •Ujjwal Nikam praised lead actor Rajkummar Rao, stating that he perfectly captured his courtroom passion and aggressiveness on screen.
- •Rajkummar Rao prepared for the role solely by watching old videos of Ujjwal Nikam's courtroom arguments due to scheduling constraints.
- •Directed by Avinash Arun, Prahaar: The Ujjwal Nikam Story is scheduled to release in theaters on October 16.
Key Questions Answered
Ujjwal Nikam stated that his primary condition was to avoid any unnecessary glorification of any character, including himself, and mandated that the real names of everyone involved in the legal proceedings must be used.
The biographical courtroom drama Prahaar: The Ujjwal Nikam Story is directed by Avinash Arun and is scheduled to release in theaters on October 16.
Since Rajkummar Rao was too busy to meet Ujjwal Nikam before shooting, he prepared for the role entirely by watching old videos of Nikam's courtroom arguments to understand his body language and mannerisms.
