Updated On: 15 January, 2025 02:59 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Black Warrant starring Shashi Kapoor`s grandson Zahan Kapoor, is based on the real-life experiences of Sunil Gupta, a former Tihar Jail superintendent, and his journey as a jailer

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Netflix rolled out the Black Warrant web series directed by Vikramaditya Motwane, which has been receiving rave reviews from audiences and critics. Starring Zahan Kapoor in the lead role, the series is based on the book of the same name by journalist Sunetra Choudhury and follows the story of Sunil Gupta and his experiences as a jailer in Tihar Jail.
Black Warrant is based on the real-life experiences of Sunil Gupta, a former Tihar Jail superintendent, and his journey as a jailer. The series also touches on prison life`s complex political and human aspects. Through its gritty yet human-centered narrative, Black Warrant shows how the lives of inmates, some of whom may be innocent, are affected by a flawed system.