National Award Winner Lalit Prabhakar Plays Ajmal Kasab in Prahaar
· Entertainment · Bollywood Hungama, NDTV
Marathi actor Lalit Prabhakar plays terrorist Ajmal Kasab in the upcoming biographical film Prahaar: The Ujjwal Nikam Story. The trailer was unveiled on September 29 at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, one of the primary locations targeted during the 2008 attacks. Prabhakar secured the role through an audition and prepared by studying Kasab's psychology, language, and body language. The film stars Rajkummar Rao as special public prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam. Prabhakar is an accomplished theater and film actor known for his acclaimed performances in Anandi Gopal and Chi Va Chi Sau Ka.
Why it matters
The casting choice marks a major milestone for regional cinema talent stepping into high-profile national historical dramas depicting the 26/11 attacks.
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