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New Delhi: Rajkummar Rao’s upcoming biographical drama Prahaar: The Untold Story of Ujjwal Nikam has received appreciation from the man whose life inspired the film. Public prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam praised the actor’s performance, saying the film presents his journey with sincerity and emotional depth.

Directed by Avinash Arun, Prahaar focuses on Nikam’s role in prosecuting Ajmal Kasab, the only terrorist captured alive after the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks.

“Rajkummar Rao has delivered a remarkable performance, and Avinash Arun’s direction is deeply impressive. ‘Prahaar’ authentically portrays not only my journey as a public prosecutor but also my life as a husband and a father,” Nikam said.

The film goes beyond Nikam’s courtroom battles and explores the personal struggles behind his high-profile cases. It attempts to show the side of his life that remained away from public discussions.

“People remember the verdicts. They rarely remember the nights before them. ‘Prahaar’ shows that side, the part no headline ever carried,” he added.

Having handled several major criminal cases, including the 1993 Mumbai serial bomb blasts and the 26/11 terror attacks, Nikam revealed that the pressure of such responsibilities often came with a personal cost.

He said that while the nation watched these cases closely, the emotional isolation behind those moments was something he had never spoken about publicly.

“I’ve argued cases where the whole country was watching, and the loneliness of that responsibility is something I never spoke about. This film does. It stays honest to what happened, and in doing so, it tells a story I myself struggled to put into words,” he said.

Prahaar features Wamiqa Gabbi, Sikandar Kher and Jaideep Ahlawat in key roles. Produced by Dinesh Vijan’s Maddock Films, the film is directed by Avinash Arun, known for Three of Us and Paatal Lok. Prahaar: The Untold Story of Ujjwal Nikam is scheduled to release in cinemas on August 7.