Viewers are once again going to relive the horrors of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks in the form of the film “Prahaar”, which is based on the life of the Chief Public Prosecutor, Ujwal Nikam. Mr Nikam handled the trial of the lone surviving terrorist, Ajmal Kasab.
The producers released the film’s first rushes on Tuesday. The film is slated to release on October 16.
Rajkumar Rao portrays Ujwal Nikam, and the film offers a glimpse into the courtroom drama.
The trailer of the film opens with the public prosecutor questioning a young girl about the attacks. The girl describes what she saw on the eventful night. What starts as a simple questioning soon turns into a disturbing tale outlining the horrific incidents that unfolded on the night of the attack.
Films on the 26/11 attacks
There have been films on the 26/11 attacks before, but this film is more about the courtroom drama during the trial. The film defines the reasons for the trial, which were not limited to bringing Ajmal Kasab to the gallows. The film also describes the ruthless planning and the motivation of the terrorists who were ordered to kill as many people as possible.
Kasab’s final conviction was not easy
Nikam is determined to bring the accused to justice, but the road to Kasab’s final conviction was not easy. Kasab was found guilty of multiple charges and was awarded capital punishment. He was later hanged on 21 November 2012 in Yerwada Central Jail in Pune, Maharashtra.
Interestingly, Ajmal Kasab was provided with a lawyer for his defence as ordained by law. The role is essayed by Sikandar Kher. Jaideep Ahlawat appears as part of a delegation from Islamabad. Other characters include Wamika Gabbi, who plays the role of Nikam’s wife.
The film portrays a courtroom drama, but the trailer also hints at the toll on Nikam’s personal life and the people around him due to the high-profile case. Rajkumar has done his homework well, and this can be gauged by the appearance and body language in his Marathi dialogue delivery.
The trailer also highlights shocking twists and turns during the course of the trial and includes a claim by Kasab that he was only a tourist who was visiting Mumbai and was falsely implicated in the case.
The film also highlights the Indian judicial system, which is a long and tiresome process, because it took almost five years before he was hanged.
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