‘Painful, painful’: 26/11 survivor Rajita Bagga’s emotional reaction to ‘Dhurandhar’ resurfaces as teaser of Rajkummar Rao starrer ‘Prahaar – The Ujjwal Nikam Story’ debuts
With the teaser of Rajkummar Rao’s ‘Prahaar – The Ujjwal Nikam Story’, the talks around the 26/11 terror attacks in Mumbai have once again come into focus. The upcoming courtroom drama revisits the legal battle that led to the conviction of Ajmal Kasab, bringing back memories of another recent film that left audiences deeply moved.
Earlier this year, Aditya Dhar’s film “Dhurandhar” reignited discussions about the horrific night of November 26, particularly by re-enacting terrorists’ communications with their handlers.
When “Dhurandhar” left a 26/11 survivor shaken
Post the release of ‘Dhurandhar’, one of the most talked about scenes in the film were original transcripts and audio recreations of conversations between terrorists and their handlers during the Mumbai attacks.
The scene thrilled viewers, but few reactions were as emotional as those of writer Rajita Bagga, who survived the attack at the Taj Hotel in Mumbai with her husband, Ajay Bagga.Having lived through the ordeal firsthand, Bagga revealed that watching the sequence brought back painful memories. She described hearing the voices of dealers directing the attackers as very disturbing and emotionally confusing.
Rajita Bagga’s powerful post has gone viral
In sharing her thoughts about X, Bagga reflected on the trauma of surviving the attacks and the emotions evoked by the film’s depiction of the events.“We were lucky to have survived the heinous terrorist attack that night and were rescued alive 14 hours later. And to see the scene recreated from the other side – workers celebrating every bomb exploded and every person killed – if that doesn’t fill us with rage and a renewed commitment to national security, what will? It’s been 17 years but the memory of what happened and what could have happened to us has shaken me to the core.
Painful and painful.”
“Prahar” reconsiders the 26/11 trial
The discussion has resurfaced after the teaser of ‘Prahaar – The Ujjwal Nikam Story’ was released. Directed by Avinash Arun, the film stars Rajkummar Rao as the famous public prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam, who played a pivotal role in securing the conviction of Ajmal Kasab.The teaser begins with an intense monologue from Rao, depicting Nikam’s determination to ensure justice.
It also shows disturbing glimpses of the attacks and the subsequent legal proceedings that followed, and promises a courtroom drama rooted in one of the most important cases in India’s judicial history.
‘Prahaar’: Cast and Release Details
Apart from Rajkummar Rao, ‘Prahaar – The Ujjwal Nikam Story’ features Wamiqa Gabi, Jaideep Ahlawat, Sikandar Kher, Ashish Vidyarthi, Lalit Prabhakar and Ritvik Sahore in important roles. Lalit Prabhakar portrays the most beautiful butcher in the film.Written by Sumer Roy, with an additional screenplay by Vishal Tiwari and additional dialogues by Dushyant Arora, the film has music by Pritam and lyrics by Amitabh Bhattacharya.Produced by Dinesh Vijan and co-produced by Shraddha Karki Jalota and Pooja Prem Batheja, ‘Prahaar – The Ujjwal Nikam Story’ is set to hit theaters on August 7, 2026. With anticipation building around the film, Rajita Bagga’s heartfelt reaction to ‘Dhurandhar’ is a reminder of the real lives that were forever changed by the events of 26/11.
