Avinash Arun Director Prahaar Casts Ritvik Sahore as Ujjwal Nikam's Son

Prahaar: The Untold Story of Ujjwal Nikam lands in theatres on October 16, and with it, a casting decision that’s already drawing attention. Ritvik Sahore steps into the role of Aniket Nikam, son of Rajkummar Rao’s real-life special public prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam, in Avinash Arun’s latest biographical drama. The film, which traces the professional highs and personal tolls of Nikam’s career through high-profile legal cases, hinges on more than courtroom theatrics — it’s built around a father-son relationship that Arun says was central to his vision.

The choice of Sahore wasn’t arbitrary. According to the director, the suggestion came from casting director Anmol Ahuja, who has worked with Arun before. ‘Anmol Ahuja ka suggestion tha,’ Arun told Bollywood Hungama. ‘And instantly, the character I was looking for, when I heard his name, it was like, YES!’ He didn’t just see a face, he saw an emotional anchor.

‘Ritvik ek honest, ek earnest, itna ek sensitive actor hai,’ Arun said, adding that Sahore’s approach to his craft is ‘very thorough’. That sensitivity, he believes, was essential for portraying a son grappling with a father’s legacy. Sahore, who began as a child actor in Ferrari Ki Sawaari and Dangal, has since appeared in films and web series including Flames, Indori Ishq, Campus Diaries, and Jamnapaar.