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Lalit Prabhakar Shares Insights on Transforming into Ajmal Kasab for 'Prahaar'
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What Happened?
Lalit Prabhakar discusses his preparation for the role of Ajmal Kasab in 'Prahaar: The Untold Story of Ujjwal Nikam', highlighting the importance of dialect and psychological understanding.
Key points
- Lalit Prabhakar prepared for the role of Ajmal Kasab by studying a YouTube video and two photographs.
- Director Avinash Arun aimed to humanize Kasab's character, focusing on his psychology.
- Prabhakar's preparation included reading '26/11 Kasab Ani Me' by Ramesh Mahale.
- The film 'Prahaar' revisits the 26/11 attacks and the legal proceedings against Kasab.
- Rajkummar Rao plays public prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam in the film.
Key insights
- The film's focus on Kasab's psychology may influence how audiences perceive real-life events.
- Prabhakar's method could set a precedent for future portrayals of controversial figures in cinema.
- The limited visual material available for research highlights challenges actors face in preparing for real-life roles.
Why it matters
Understanding the psychological depth of characters like Kasab can enhance the portrayal of complex historical events in cinema.
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Lalit Prabhakar· PersonAjmal Kasab· PersonRajkummar Rao· PersonAvinash Arun· PersonUjjwal Nikam· PersonMumbai· CityPrahaar· Event
Source
Times of India
