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How Lalit Prabhakar Got Cast As Ajmal Kasab In Prahar
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News18•21-10-2026, 15:25
How Lalit Prabhakar Got Cast As Ajmal Kasab In Prahar
- •Lalit Prabhakar shared his interesting casting journey for the courtroom drama film Prahar.
- •After giving an in-person audition, director Avinash immediately called and appreciated his performance.
- •Lalit plays the negative role of Ajmal Kasab opposite Rajkummar Rao who portrays Ujjwal Nikam.
- •Released on October 16, the film is receiving immense praise from audiences and critics alike.
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Released on October 16, 2026, the courtroom drama film 'Prahar' focuses on the 2008 Mumbai terrorist attack, the legal battle to hang terrorist Ajmal Kasab, and the relentless efforts of Special Public Prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam.
In the film 'Prahar', Bollywood actor Rajkummar Rao portrays Special Public Prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam, while popular Marathi film industry actor Lalit Prabhakar plays the role of the terrorist Ajmal Kasab.
Despite being busy promoting his film 'Aarpaar', Lalit Prabhakar declined to send a mobile-shot video, visited an office in Mumbai to audition in person, and was selected for the role after director Avinash called him the very same night.
