It’s a teaser for Rajkummar Rao‘s ‘Prahaar – The Ujjwal Nikam The news is out, the discussion about the 26/11 attacks in Mumbai has come into focus again. The upcoming courtroom drama retraces the trial that led to his conviction Ajmal Kasabreminding again of another recent movie that caught the attention of many people. Earlier this year, Aditya Dhar’s ‘Dhurandhar’ reignited the discussion about the fateful night of November 26, 2008, mainly through its exploration of the connection between the terrorists and their captors.
When ‘Dhurandhar’ left the 26/11 survivor shaken
Following the release of ‘Dhurandhar’, one of the most talked about sequences in the film featured the authentic script and audio of the conversations between the terrorists and their captors during the Mumbai attacks. The story caught the attention of many viewers, but only a few were interested in what the writer Rajita Bagga did, who survived the Taj Hotel in Mumbai with her husband, Ajay Bagga.Having faced the ordeal, Bagga revealed that watching the series is painful. He said that hearing the voices of the leaders directing the attackers was too confusing and overwhelming.
Rajita Bagga’s powerful post went viral
While sharing his thoughts on X, Bagga reflected on the trauma of surviving the attack and the emotional impact the film had on him.“We were lucky to survive a terrorist attack that night and we were rescued alive after 14 hours. Seeing the events replayed from the other side – the workers celebrating at every bomb explosion & every person killed – if that does not fill us with anger and rededication to national security, what else? Painful and hurtful.”
‘Prahaar’ revisits the 26/11 case
Discussions have resumed following the release of the drama ‘Prahaar – The Ujjwal Nikam Story’. Directed by Avinash Arun, the film stars Rajkummar Rao as the famous lawyer Ujjwal Nikam, who played a pivotal role in Ajmal Kasab’s conviction.The trailer opens with a strong voice from Rao, showing Nikam’s determination to ensure justice. It also contains a harrowing account of the attacks and the subsequent trials that followed, promising a courtroom drama based on one of the most important cases in India’s judicial history.
‘Prahaar’: Drawing and releasing information
Apart from Rajkummar Rao, ‘Prahaar – The Ujjwal Nikam Story’ stars Wamiqa Gabbi, Jaideep Ahlawat, Sikandar Kher, Ashish Vidyarthi, Lalit Prabhakar and Ritvik Sahore in important roles. Lalit Prabhakar portrays Ajmal Kasab in this film.Written by Sumir Roy, with additional features by Vishal Tiwari and some dialogues by Dushyant Arora, the film has music composed by Pritam and lyrics by Amitabh Bhattacharya.Produced by Dinesh Vijan and produced by Sharada Karki Jalota and Pooja Prem Patheja, ‘Prahaar – The Ujjwal Nikam Story’ is scheduled to hit the theaters on August 7, 2026. As the anticipation surrounds the film, Rajita Bagga’s emotional heart changed from ‘Dhurandhar’s real life’ to reminiscent of the real events of “Dhurandhar” 26/11.