Prahaar is based on how public prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam exposed the wrongdoings of Ajmal Kasab in front of the world. There have been many films made on 26/11 episode and its aftermath, but there has been no films that shows how the trial was conducted. Director Avinash Arun meticulously and interestingly depicts the trial's happenings, making it a great watch. A few scenes are clapworthy and unlike most biopics made in India, this film doesn’t shy away from showing some of the mistakes made by Ujjwal Nikam. Moreover, it's not a propaganda film – it exposes Pakistan’s hand in the attacks but also doesn’t paint people from a certain nationality and community with the same brush. On the flipside, the makers downplay the biryani episode from Ujjwal Nikam’s life. The interest levels drop in some scenes while the Wamiqa Gabbi track doesn’t work as intended. Moreover, both Rajkummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi don’t look that old. However, Rajkummar Rao’s performance is stellar and award-worthy. He gets the mannerisms and dialect right and is fiery in some scenes. Wamiqa Gabbi puts her best foot forward, though the writing lets her down. Lalit Prabhakar (Ajmal Kasab) is terrific and the way he displays various shades of his character are seen to be believed. Ritvik Sahore (Aniket Nikam) leaves a huge mark. Sikandar Kher (Kazmi; lawyer) and Ashish Vidyarthi (M L Tahilyani; judge) deliver terrific performances. Jaideep Ahlawat (Chaudhary Zulfiqar Ali) is superb in a special appearance. All in all, Prahaar is a well-made film on an important chapter from history.

My rating - *** ½ out of 5!