Ujjwal Nikam reveals conditions he put before makers of Rajkummar Rao's Prahaar: ‘Use real names, no glorification’

Ujjwal Nikam has revealed the conditions he placed before the makers of Rajkummar Rao’s Prahaar. Speaking to India Today, Nikam said he wanted the project to present the legal proceeding without glorifying any individual.

No glorification, including of Nikam

Nikam said his first condition was that no character should be glorified. He specifically included himself in that requirement, making clear that the portrayal should not elevate any participant in the proceeding beyond the facts presented.

The condition is significant because it sets a restrained approach for a project based on people connected to a legal case. Rather than permitting a celebratory portrayal, Nikam asked the makers to avoid glorification across the board.

Real names and formal permissions

Nikam also asked the makers to use the real names of all the characters who had participated in the legal proceeding. According to him, the makers did not object to this request.

He added that the production obtained no-objection certificates from the concerned people. Those included the judge associated with the proceeding, Mr Madan Laxmandas Tahaliyani.

His comments outline the standards he wanted the project to follow: factual identification of the people involved and a presentation free from personal glorification. The makers’ decision to secure permissions from the concerned individuals was another condition-related step cited by Nikam.

What Nikam’s comments establish

Nikam’s remarks provide a limited but clear account of his involvement in setting expectations for Prahaar. They show that accuracy in names, restraint in portrayal and consent from concerned individuals were central to the approach he described.