Film Highlights Ujjwal Nikam's Role in Kasab Trial and Sanjay Dutt Prosecution
The film 'Prahaar: The Untold Story of Ujjwal Nikam,' starring Rajkummar Rao, portrays the life of public prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam, known for prosecuting Ajmal Kasab, the sole surviving terrorist of the 2008 Mumbai attacks. Nikam also played a key role in the 1993 Bombay bomb blast case, securing actor Sanjay Dutt's conviction under the Arms Act. The film and related events highlight Nikam's impact on India's justice system and his efforts to uphold the law in high-profile cases.
First-hand measurement across 3 sources
We measured how 3 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (65/100). Lens Score 43/100.
Outlets measured: indianexpress, indianexpress, freepressjournal. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–78/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
freepressjournal broke this story on 16 Oct, 01:00 am. Other outlets followed.