The trailer of Rajkummar Rao -starrer Prahaar : The Ujjwal Nikam Story was released on Tuesday, giving fans a detailed look at the biographical drama based on special public prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam and the trial of 26/11 Mumbai terror attack accused Ajmal Kasab.
another actor has piqued viewers’ curiosity — Lalit Prabhakar, who plays Ajmal Kasab While Rajkummar’s transformation into Nikam has caught attention. A familiar face in Marathi cinema, Lalit has built a career across films, television and theatre. Let’s take a look at his journey. Lalit is primarily known for his work in Marathi cinema and is regarded as one of the leading contemporary actors in the industry.
He made his acting debut in 2008 but rose to prominence with the popular daily soap Julun Yeti Reshimgathi in 2013.
For Aarpar, he received a Filmfare Marathi Best Actor nomination and won the Zee Chitra Gaurav Award for Best Jodi alongside Hruta Durgule. He made his big-screen debut as a lead with Paresh Mokashi’s Chi Va Chi Sau Ka (2017), for which he won the Maharashtra State Film Award. He went on to establish himself as a leading man with films such as Hampi (2017), in which he played a charming romantic lead. Lalit later played a double role in the horror-comedy Zombivli (2022) and earned praise for his performances in slice-of-life dramas such as Medium Spicy (2022) and Sunny (2022). He has also featured in films exploring contemporary relationships and everyday lives, including Aarpar (2025) and Super Duperr (2026).
The film revisits the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks through the eyes of veteran public prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam, who argued the case against Ajmal Kasab, the lone terrorist captured alive after the deadly attacks. Directed by Avinash Arun, Prahaar: The Ujjwal Nikam Story is scheduled to hit theatres on October 16. Firstly, I had to understand the psychology of Kasab in order to become him on screen and perform accordingly. I had to catch the nuances of his language, which is different from ours, and adapt his body language. But more than that, I wanted to do something that even I had never imagined myself doing. I have always wanted to see myself in roles that were never envisioned for me. I like expanding my boundaries. The film also stars Wamiqa Gabbi, Jaideep Ahlawat, Sikandar Kher and Ashish Vidyarthi.
In a recent interaction with ETimes, Lalit spoke about playing Ajmal Kasab and said, “It was a challenge, a very difficult role, for various reasons.
