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Former CBI Director Nikam Praises 'Prahaar' for Accurate Portrayal of 26/11 Trial
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 30 Sep 2026, 04:47 PM
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Ujjwal Nikam, former CBI chief, said the film 'Prahaar' accurately depicts the Ajmal Kasab trial and avoids sensationalism.
Ujjwal Nikam, the former director of the Central Bureau of Investigation, publicly praised the Bollywood film "Prahaar" for its realistic depiction of the Ajmal Kasab trial following the 26/11 terror attacks.
In a statement released by the film’s production house, Nikam highlighted that the movie presents a factual account of the proceedings and the evidence presented in court, rather than dramatizing or sensationalizing the events.
The director noted that the film’s script was based on court transcripts and real testimonies, which he believes provides viewers with an authentic understanding of the legal process that led to Kasab’s conviction.
Nikam’s endorsement is seen as a significant nod to the filmmakers, suggesting that "Prahaar" has succeeded in balancing cinematic storytelling with historical accuracy, potentially influencing how future audiences perceive the 2008 attacks and the subsequent judicial response.
In a statement released by the film’s production house, Nikam highlighted that the movie presents a factual account of the proceedings and the evidence presented in court, rather than dramatizing or sensationalizing the events.
The director noted that the film’s script was based on court transcripts and real testimonies, which he believes provides viewers with an authentic understanding of the legal process that led to Kasab’s conviction.
Nikam’s endorsement is seen as a significant nod to the filmmakers, suggesting that "Prahaar" has succeeded in balancing cinematic storytelling with historical accuracy, potentially influencing how future audiences perceive the 2008 attacks and the subsequent judicial response.