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Rajkummar Rao responds to a fan’s plea to avoid doing propaganda movies

Rajkummar Rao responds to a fan’s plea to avoid doing propaganda movies

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Rajkummar Rao recently addressed a fan comment on Instagram, emphasising his commitment to authentic storytelling as he prepares for his upcoming biopic, Nikam. In the post, Rajkummar shared details of his physical transformation for the role, including intentional hair thinning and weight gain, to realistically portray celebrated public prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam. Rajkummar Rao recently shared details of his physical transformation for the character in his upcoming film Nikam, while also responding to a fan’s request not to make propaganda films. Rajkummar reacts when fan asked him not to work in propganad films In his caption, Rajkummar explained that for Nikam, he gained around 9–10 kilograms, embraced a thinner hairline, and avoided prosthetics wherever possible. He reflected on his process for previous roles, including Bose, Trapped, and Srikanth, stressing that physical preparation is central to his approach to embodying characters. “My being is through my art,” he wrote, underlining his dedication to authenticity. The post was filled with supportive comments from fans and industry colleagues, many praising Rajkummar’s commitment to fully inhabiting his characters. Among the …

Rajkummar Rao breaks silence on hair loss rumours, says it is his new look for Nikam: I’m not a believer of prosthetics

Rajkummar Rao breaks silence on hair loss rumours, says it is his new look for Nikam: I’m not a believer of prosthetics

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Rajkummar Rao has finally responded to the buzz online about his recently noticed hairstyle changes, clarifying that the look is not due to hair loss, but part of his intensive preparation for his next films, especially the biopic Nikam. The actor’s statement came after videos and photos of him from the Bolti Khidkiyaan Short Film Festival in Mumbai surfaced online, sparking speculation among social media users who were alarmed by his thinning hairline and different appearance, with some even worrying that he might be experiencing premature hair loss. Rajkummar Rao cleared the air about hair loss, saying he prefers natural transformations to prosthetics for roles like in Nikam, which he aims to portray authentically. Rajkummar Rao addresses hair loss rumours with an Insta post Critics and fans alike had taken to social media and other platforms to react to the clips from the event, where Rajkummar appeared in a simple black shirt, distressed jeans and glasses, with many expressing shock and concern over his changed look. Some users openly speculated about hair thinning or other …

Rajkummar Rao To Lead Ujjwal Nikam Biopic Following Aamir Khan’s Exit? Here’s What We Know

Rajkummar Rao To Lead Ujjwal Nikam Biopic Following Aamir Khan’s Exit? Here’s What We Know

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Last Updated:April 20, 2025, 09:31 IST Coming to Ujjwal Nikam, he is a well known Indian prosecutor and has worked on notable murder and terrorism cases. Rajkummar Rao in talks for Ujjwal Nikam’s biopic Rajkummar Rao is gearing up for his next romantic comedy film Bhool Chuk Maaf with Wamiqa Gabbi. The film will be released in theatres on May 9. Amid this, a report is coming in that the actor is in discussions to portray renowned public prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam in an upcoming biopic. This development follows Aamir Khan’s decision to step back from the lead role. Mid-day has quoted sources saying, “Dinesh is keen on having Rajkummar play Nikam. He brings the right intensity and range to the role. Preliminary talks have been positive, but 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 source further claims, “It was always going to be a compelling courtroom drama with a political undercurrent, …

Aamir Khan has opted out of Ujjwal Nikam biopic – Exclusive

Aamir Khan has opted out of Ujjwal Nikam biopic – Exclusive

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Some casting stories take a long time to develop and at times, that is indicative of whether that project will come to fruition or not. Something similar may have played out for the Ujjwal Nikam biopic that was reportedly pitched to Aamir Khan. Our sources tell us that the project is still on, but Aamir may not be a part of it at all. Our source revealed, “Aamir was in the reckoning to play Ujjwal Nikam in the biopic. But after a long period of discussion and waiting, he’s said no to producer Dinesh Vijan. Not that Aamir didn’t like the project or the idea. It was just a question of finding the time to do something as valuable and serious as this. Aamir and his simply could not cull out the required time to work on this project.” Like most fans out there, we’re disappointed that this project didn’t work out for Aamir. Our source further revealed, “Maddock, who are producing this project have now started hunting for a new leading man.” It will …

High-Profile Advocate Ujjwal Nikam Appointed To Represent Kalyan Minor Rape-Murder Case

High-Profile Advocate Ujjwal Nikam Appointed To Represent Kalyan Minor Rape-Murder Case

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Last Updated:December 28, 2024, 22:28 IST Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis announced strict action in the gruesome crime, where a 13-year-old girl from Kalyan was raped and murdered and her body was found on December 25. Ujjwal Nikam unsuccessfully contested the Lok Sabha polls as a BJP candidate. (File) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday announced strict and swift action in the gruesome crime involving a 13-year-old girl in Kalyan, saying that senior advocate Ujjwal Nikam will represent the rape-murder case in court. Additionally, he directed the Thane Police Commissioner to ensure the charge sheet is filed within 30 days. “The victim was like my daughter. Ensuring justice for her is my responsibility. The culprits will be severely punished within four months.” On Saturday, the victim’s parents met the Chief Minister along with Mumbai BJP Vice President Amarjeet Mishra and Kalyan East MLA Sulbha Gaikwad. During the meeting, the family shared their pain and demanded justice. The Chief Minister assured them of all possible support and emphasised that strict action would be taken against the …

BJP writes to ECI seeking action against Congress leader Wadettiwar for ‘defaming’ Ujjwal Nikam

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BJP candidate from Mumbai (North) seat Ujjwal Nikam being welcomed by party workers, in Mumbai, Saturday night, April 27, 2024. | Photo Credit: PTI The BJP has written to the Election Commission of India seeking action against the Congress and its leader Vijay Wadettiwar for allegedly peddling lies and defaming the saffron party’s Mumbai North Central nominee and lawyer Ujjwal Nikam. Mr. Wadettiwar, the leader of opposition in the Maharashtra legislative assembly, purportedly called Mr. Nikam an “anti-national” and accused him of hiding the information that then Maharashtra ATS chief Hemant Karkare was not killed by terrorist Ajmal Kasab’s bullet during the 26/11 terror attack, but fell to a bullet of a policeman affiliated to the RSS. His allegations were based on the book ‘Who Killed Karkare’ written by retired police officer SM Mushriff. “As a responsible leader, the opposition leader should desist from making such comments that can help the enemy nation,” Mr. Nikam said on Sunday. Terming Mr. Wadettiwar’s statements as “false and not based on facts”, Mumbai BJP president Ashish Shelar claimed …

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: “Politics New Challenge, Confident Of Win”: 26/11 Prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam

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Mr Nikam said he wants to amend extradition laws. Mumbai: Renowned lawyer and the BJP’s Lok Sabha candidate from Mumbai North Central seat Ujjwal Nikam on Thursday said politics is a new challenge and asserted he accepted all kinds of challenges while prosecuting criminal cases. In an interview to PTI, Mr Nikam (71) said he joined the Bharatiya Janata Party because the stellar work of Prime Minister Narendra Modi had enhanced the country’s standing in the world. “Politics is a new challenge and I will win the confidence of the common man,” he said. Emphasising he would work to implement the BJP’s manifesto, Mr Nikam said he wanted to participate in the process of making laws in Parliament so that the common’s man faith in democracy is strengthened. “I would like to amend extradition laws so that more and more criminals are brought to book. I will float what ideas I have and if the party approves, I will work on them,” said Mr Nikam, who appeared as special public prosecutor in some of the …

Meet Ujjwal Nikam, BJP Lok Sabha candidate who cooked up ‘biryani’ story to nail Ajmal Kasab | Latest News India

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The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday fielded former special public prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam as its Lok Sabha candidate from the Mumbai North Central seat. He will be contesting against Congress’ Varsha Gaikwad. Special prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam gestures as he speaks to the media outside Arthur Road Jail, where the trial of Mohammad Ajmal Kasab, the lone surviving terrorist of the 2008 Mumbai attacks, was held, in Mumbai.(Reuters / File) The BJP dropped sitting MP Poonam Mahajan as its Mumbai North Central candidate and replaced her with Nikam. According to the party leaders, the decision to drop Mahajan was based on organisational feedback after several poll surveys showed a negative rating for her. Some leaders also claimed that the decision was taken some time back, but the party’s search for her replacement took time, reported PTI. HT launches Crick-it, a one stop destination to catch Cricket, anytime, anywhere. Explore now! Source link

Congress’ Varsha Gaikwad to contest from Mumbai North Central

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After weeks of deliberations, the Congress on Thursday announced its Mumbai unit chief and Dharavi MLA Varsha Gaikwad as the party candidate from Mumbai North Central constituency. At present, the seat is represented by Bharatiya Janata Party’s Poonam Mahajan but the ruling alliance has not yet announced its candidate. “The party has given me a responsibility to win Mumbai North Central. I want to assure my leadership that I will fight to win. This constituency has been a Congress fort for many terms and we have won it several times. We will win it again in 2024,” said Varsha Gaikwad. Names of a number of senior party leaders were in circulation for this seat while Gaikwad was interested in contesting from Mumbai South Central, which covers her assembly seat Dharavi. Two weeks ago, disputes within the Congress surfaced after Mumbai south central constituency went to Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena along with three other seats. The Congress had to content with Mumbai North Central and Mumbai North. Gaikwad had even blamed the party’s state leadership involved …