{
  "id": 10759959,
  "title": "‘Not Mere Entertainment, Has A Message’: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis Hails Rajkummar Rao And Ujjwal Nikam At Prahaar Trailer Launch At Mumbai CSMT Station",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/not-mere-entertainment-has-a-message-maharashtra-chief-minister",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-29T18:26:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/not-mere-entertainment-has-a-message-maharashtra-chief-minister-devendra-fadnavis-hails-rajkummar-rao-and-ujjwal-nikam-at-prahaar-trailer-launch-at-mumbai-csmt-station"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis praised the trailer launch of Prahaar: The Untold Story Of Ujjwal Nikam at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus on Tuesday. The film focuses on Ujjwal Nikam, a veteran public prosecutor, and his role in the legal battle following the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks. Fadnavis expressed gratitude to the makers for selecting this important subject.\n\nHe highlighted that Prahaar is not just entertainment, but carries a meaningful message. Fadnavis praised Rajkummar Rao's portrayal of Ujjwal Nikam and emphasized the film's depiction of the terrorist's trial and the conspiracy behind the attacks. He credited Nikam for exposing the details of the attacks, which he believed were linked to Pakistan.\n\nThe Chief Minister also highlighted the sacrifices of police officers who lost their lives during the attacks, including Hemant Karkare, Ashok Kamte, Vijay Salaskar, and Tukaram Omble. Fadnavis underscored that the film brings the story of Ujjwal Nikam and the 26/11 case to a wider audience, drawing a parallel to the impact of Chhaava, which brought the life of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's son to the screen.\n\nFadnavis urged the public to watch Prahaar, stating that he would watch the film himself, signaling his personal endorsement of the film's message.",
  "summary": "Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis addressed the storyline of Prahaar : The Untold Story Of Ujjwal Nikam and praised the makers at the film’s trailer launch at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) on Tuesday. The film’s trailer was unveiled at the station, which was among the locations targeted during the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks. Fadnavis began by expressing his…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}