Jalgaon Lawyers Moved by 'Prahaar: The Untold Story of Ujjwal Nikam'
Members of the Jalgaon Bar Association attend a special screening of the biopic Prahaar, documenting Ujjwal Nikam's fight against terrorism.
In a poignant gathering of the legal fraternity, members of the Jalgaon Bar Association recently attended a special screening of Prahaar: The Untold Story of Ujjwal Nikam. The event, organised by the Nyay Vishwas Foundation, brought together a large number of lawyers to witness the cinematic documentation of the life and illustrious career of one of India's most renowned Special Public Prosecutors.
An Emotional Experience for the Legal Community
The screening left a deep impact on the attendees. Advocate Aniket Ujjwal Nikam, son of the legendary prosecutor, noted that the atmosphere following the film was charged with emotion. He observed that as the lawyers exited the theatre, many were visibly moved with teary eyes, while others expressed immense joy and pride in the journey depicted on screen.
Aniket Nikam highlighted that the event was specifically curated for the Jalgaon Bar Association, an organization of which his father is a member, making the screening a homecoming of sorts for the story of Ujjwal Nikam's professional triumphs.
Beyond the Verdict: Exposing Global Terror
The film delves into the high-profile cases handled by Ujjwal Nikam, most notably the trial following the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks. While the world remembers the conviction of Ajmal Kasab, the lone surviving terrorist, Aniket Nikam revealed a deeper objective his father held during the proceedings.
"He would often emphasise that his goal was not merely to ensure that Kasab faced the gallows; rather, he wanted to expose the forces behind Kasab, Pakistan’s ISI, its military, and the entire terror network, to the world," Aniket Nikam shared.
According to Aniket, the Kasab trial served as a pivotal moment in history, as it was the first time the reality of Pakistani state-sponsored terrorism was brought to the global stage through a formal, transparent judicial process.
About the Film
Prahaar – The Untold Story of Ujjwal Nikam is a cinematic tribute to the man who spent his career bringing terrorists to justice. The film is produced by Dinesh Vijan and Maddock Films, with direction by Avinash Arun.
The movie features powerful performances by Rajkummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi, bringing to life the intensity and precision required to fight some of the most complex criminal cases in Indian history. The film is currently screening in theatres.