Marathi Actor Lalit Prabhakar Cast as Ajmal Kasab in Rajkummar Rao’s ‘Prahaar’

Veteran Marathi actor Lalit Prabhakar has been announced as part of the cast of the forthcoming Hindi film ‘Prahaar – The Ujjwal Nikam Story’. The project, starring Rajkummar Rao in the lead, focuses on the legal saga surrounding the 2008 Mumbai attacks. Prabhakar will embody Ajmal Kasab, the Pakistani gunman convicted for his role in the attacks. His involvement marks a notable crossover from regional Marathi cinema to a high‑profile Bollywood production. The film is expected to explore the courtroom proceedings led by prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam, with Prabhakar’s performance adding depth to the portrayal of the convicted terrorist.