Rajkummar Rao recalls 26/11 experience at Prahaar trailer launch in Mumbai’s CSMT

Rajkummar Rao recalled his experience of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks during the trailer launch of 'Prahaar: The Untold Story Of Ujjwal Nikam' at CSMT. The actor said he had moved to Mumbai from Pune months earlier after graduating from film school and was living with two friends while looking for work. He remembered spending three days watching television coverage, fearing for the city and praying for police personnel before feeling relief after Ajmal Kasab was captured.

We have watched many films and OTT series based on the 26/11 Mumbai Terrorist Attacks, and now one more movie revolving around the same attack is all set to hit the big screens. We are talking about Prahaar: The Untold Story Of Ujjwal Nikam, which stars Rajkummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi in the lead roles. The trailer of the film was launched at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus on Tuesday, and it was attended by the Chief Minister Of Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis, along with the cast and crew of the movie. Well, CSMT was one of the locations where the attack took place in 2008. Talking about the trailer, the movie promises to offer something about the 26/11 Mumbai Terrorist Attacks. It majorly focuses on the trial of terrorist Ajmal Kasab, who was caught during the attacks. The trailer is filled with scenes that will surely give you goosebumps, and will take you back to one of the most horrific incidents that took place in Mumbai. Rajkummar Rao is simply fantastic in the trailer as Ujjwal Nikam. He once again proves that he is an actor who is just perfect for playing real-life characters. Wamiqa Gabbi will be seen as Nikam's wife in the film, and in the trailer she has been given less scope. The movie also stars talented actors like Sikandar Kher and Jaideep Ahlawat, and both leave a strong mark in the trailer. Also, actor Lalit Prabhakar, who portrays the role of Ajmal Kasab, grabs our attention at the end of the trailer. Well, the trailer has surely impressed us, and now we have high expectations from Avinash Arun's directorial. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Maddock Films (@maddockfilms) ‘Those 3 Days Were Very Scary’: Rajkummar Rao Recalls 26/11 Experience At Prahaar Trailer Launch At Mumbai CSMT StationPrahaar Release Date Prahaar: The Untold Story Of Ujjwal Nikam is slated to hit the big screens October 16, 2026. It will be releasing during the extended Dussehra weekend. So, let's wait and watch what response the film will get at the box office.

Actor Rajkummar Rao, who attended the trailer launch of his upcoming film Prahaar: The Untold Story Of Ujjwal Nikam, recalled where he was during the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks. Speaking at the event, held at CSMT (Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus) Railway Station, the actor remembered having moved to Mumbai from Pune earlier that year after graduating from film school and struggling to find work.Rajkummar recalled, “February mein Mumbai shift hua tha Pune se, film school ke baad mein.” He said he was looking for work at the time and would spend his days stepping out in search of opportunities before returning home at night. “Un dino kaam dhundh rahe the to daily bahar jaate the, raat ko ghar wapas aate the,” he said. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Buzzzooka Prime (@buzzzookaprime) The actor revealed that he was living with two friends at the time and they had a television at home. Recalling how they followed the unfolding events after the attacks began, Rajkummar said, “To news jab aana shuru hui to uske baad mujhe yaad hai agle 3 din tak hum sab apne television ke saamne baithe hue the.”He remembered how the situation became increasingly frightening as reports and speculation about more terrorists being present in the city began circulating. “Bahut saari baatein aur failne lagi thi... bahut saare aur terrorists hain jo sheher mein ghus gaye hain,” he recalled.Describing those three days as an extremely frightening period, Rajkummar said, “Those three days were very very scary, aur bahut dar mein the hum log.” He also remembered praying for the safety of the police personnel who were on the ground and hoping that the situation would come to an end as soon as possible.Rajkummar further recalled the sense of relief he felt after learning that terrorist Ajmal Kasab had been captured. He said the arrest made him feel that authorities would now be able to understand what had happened and how the attacks had unfolded.Rajkummar Rao And Wamiqa Gabbi Starrer Prahaar Trailer To Be Launched At Mumbai's CSMT Station - Deets InsidePrahaar: The Untold Story Of Ujjwal Nikam is a biographical drama centred on veteran public prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam and his role in some of India’s most high-profile criminal cases. The film primarily explores his legal battle in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack case and his prosecution of Ajmal Kasab, the lone surviving terrorist captured after the attacks. Directed by Avinash Arun and starring Rajkummar Rao as Nikam, the film also features Wamiqa Gabbi, Sikandar Kher and others in pivotal roles. Prahaar is scheduled to release in cinemas on October 16, 2026.