Rajkummar Rao replaces Aamir Khan in Ujjwal Nikam biopic?
Rajkummar Rao replaces Aamir Khan in Ujjwal Nikam biopic?
News comes to the fore that Rajkummar Rao will replace Aamir Khan in Ujjwal Nikam biopic
It’s learnt that Aamir Khan may most probably co-produce the film with Dinesh Vijan
The film will showcase Nikam’s major legal cases
The biopic is based on the life of Ujjwal Nikam, one of India’s most well-known public prosecutors.
Earlier Aamir was in talks to play the man himself but now, he will be co-producing the film alongside ‘Munjya’ and ‘Stree’ producer, Dinesh Vijan.
A source close to the actor reveals that Dinesh is keen on having Rajkummar play Nikam. He brings the right intensity and range to the role. Preliminary talks have been positive.
The filming of Ujjwal Nikam’s biopic is set to begin soon, although no date has been disclosed yet. The film’s team is reworking the script to suit Rajkummar’s style. The tone of the film will now be more grounded and realistic, with a focus on courtroom drama and political undertones.
Rajkummar as of now is working on a Vikramaditya Motwane project, in which he will be playing a sportsman. The source also stated, “Raj is immersed in prep for Vikramaditya Motwane’s next, which is a physically and emotionally demanding script since he plays a sportsman. The dates will need to be worked out.
The biopic will delve into Ujjwal Nikam’s career and his role in significant legal cases. He is a well-known name, famous for his sharp courtroom presence and legal expertise.
These include the 1993 Bombay Blasts, the 2008 Mumbai attacks, the Gulshan Kumar murder case, and high-profile rape and murder trials.
News Edit KV Raman
