Prahaar: The Untold Story of Ujjwal Nikam

My generation knows who Ujjwal Nikam is and recognises his contribution to India’s criminal justice system. But many young people may not be familiar with him or his work. My advice to them would be this: don’t ask ChatGPT to tell you his story in two minutes. A far better option is to go and watch this film. Directed by Avinash Arun, Prahaar: The Untold Story of Ujjwal Nikam has been written by Sumit Roy, who has penned the story, screenplay and dialogues. First, let me say this: 26/11 is an intensely personal chapter in India’s history. It was a dark episode that the country will never forget, especially those who lost their loved ones. As a journalist, I remember those three days vividly. I was covering the attacks as they unfolded, reporting on television through those terrifying hours. In fact, Ajmal Kasab was caught right in front of my eyes, and I witnessed the gunfight. But let’s bring the focus back to the film.