Quick Info
| Profession | Lawyer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 30/03/1953 |
| Age | 73 years |
| Birthplace | Jalgaon |
| Political Party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries |
Latest News about Ujjwal Nikam
27/10/2026
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut attacked Ujjwal Nikam over the Torrent Power pumped-storage hydropower project in Karjat, Raigad district. Opposition leaders and environmentalists raised concerns that about 33,000 trees could be felled, affecting tribal communities and wildlife.
16/10/2026
Prahaar: The Untold Story of Ujjwal Nikam, a Hindi legal drama directed by Avinash Arun and produced by Maddock Films, was released in theatres. It stars Rajkummar Rao and dramatises Nikam's courtroom work on the 26/11 Mumbai attacks case. The film had earlier been postponed twice before its October release.
12/07/2025
Ujjwal Nikam was nominated to the Rajya Sabha by President Droupadi Murmu along with three others to fill vacant nominated seats. The nomination recognized his long career as a special public prosecutor in major criminal and terrorism cases, including the 26/11 Mumbai attacks trial.
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Bio/Wiki
| Ujjwal Nikam is a renowned Indian special public prosecutor who has built a distinguished career spanning over 30 years, specializing in high-profile terrorism and criminal cases. | |
| He graduated from law college in Jalgaon in 1977 and initially practiced as a civil lawyer before transitioning to criminal prosecution. | |
| He began his career as a district public prosecutor in Jalgaon and worked his way up to state and national trials. | |
| In his 30-year career, he has secured 628 life imprisonments and 37 death penalties. | |
| He was nominated to the Rajya Sabha by President Droupadi Murmu in July 2025. | |
| In 2024, he contested as a BJP candidate from the Mumbai North Central Lok Sabha seat but was defeated by Congress candidate Varsha Gaikwad. | |
| Born on 30 March 1953 in Jalgaon, Maharashtra, to judge Deorao Madhavrao Nikam and freedom fighter Vimaladevi. | |
| He graduated with a Bachelor of Science and obtained his LLB from KCES's S.S. Maniyar Law College, Jalgaon, in 1976. | |
| In his career, he has prosecuted over 20,000 cases, securing 628 life imprisonments and 37 death penalties. | |
| A 2026 Hindi legal drama film, Prahaar: The Untold Story of Ujjwal Nikam, was released in October 2026 with Rajkummar Rao in the lead role, depicting his courtroom work in the 26/11 case. |
Physical Stats & More
| Eye Color | Black |
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| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College | KCES's S.S.Maniyar Law College, Jalgaon |
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Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Ethnicity | Marathi |
| Hobbies | Reading, Doing Work Out |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married | ||||||||
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| Marriage Date | 5 February 1980 | ||||||||
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Career
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| Terrorism Cases |
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| International Recognition | Represented India at a UN counter-terrorism convention in 2010 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Began working as the District Government Public Prosecutor of Jalgaon. | |
| 2. Served as a representative of the Indian Government at an international terrorism convention. | |
| 3. Acknowledged with the Padma Shri award in 2016. | |
| 4. Featured in the Marathi film 'Aadesh – Power of Law'. | |
| 5. Views his father as his role model. | |
| 6. Secured approximately 628 life imprisonments and 37 death penalties during his career. | |
| 7. Granted Z Plus Security Cover since 2009. | |
| 8. Charges ₹10,000 per hearing. | |
| 9. Also prosecuted the Khairlanji Dalit massacre case. | |
| 10. Handled the 1995 murder case of builder Pradip Jain involving extradited gangster Abu Salem. |
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