Special Public Prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam has given his approval to Rajkummar Rao’s portrayal of him in the upcoming biopic Prahaar: The Untold Story of Ujjwal Nikam. Speaking at the India Today Conclave Mumbai 2026 on October 10, Nikam praised the actor’s transformation, saying Rao had captured his mannerisms so convincingly that even lawyers who knew him were curious about how the actor had prepared for the role.

Ujjwal Nikam on Rajkummar Rao’s transformation

Nikam, best known for leading the prosecution in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks trial against Ajmal Kasab, said his priority was ensuring that the film remained grounded in reality rather than turning its subjects into larger-than-life figures. “My first condition was there would be no glorification of any character, including me. And all the real names would be used,” he said, explaining his expectations for the film.