India, Oct. 15 -- Bollywood won't let you forget 26/11. But neither would the memories.

Nearly 18 years later, the tragedy continues to find its way to the big screen, with filmmakers exploring it through different perspectives. Kangana Ranaut's Bharat Bhagya Vidhaata, released earlier this year, was one such attempt. Now, the focus shifts to the courtroom and Ujjwal Nikam, the lawyer who prosecuted Ajmal Kasab, the lone terrorist captured alive during the Mumbai terror attacks. Starring Rajkummar Rao, Prahaar offers a different entry point into a story we know all too well. But does changing the vantage point change the story, too? Or is Bollywood once again banking on the gravity of history to do the heavy lifting? Let's find out.

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