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5 days ago
- Entertainment
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Netflix and Applause Entertainment confirm season 2 of Zahaan Kapoor and Vikramaditya Motwane's 'Black Warrant'
As the story dives deeper into the human truths of incarceration and redemption, Black Warrant Season 2, directed by Vikramaditya Motwane, promises to raise the stakes read more Following the critical acclaim and audience love for its gripping first season, Black Warrant will return for a Season 2. Presented by Applause Entertainment, an Andolan Production in association with Confluence Media, Black Warrant is based on the book Black Warrant: Confessions of a Tihar Jailer by Sunil Gupta and Sunetra Choudhury. With Zahan Kapoor emerging as a breakout star and the narrative receiving widespread praise for its realism and intensity, the show's renewal further cements Applause's growing slate of powerful, homegrown franchises that push the boundaries of Indian storytelling. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD As the story dives deeper into the human truths of incarceration and redemption, Black Warrant Season 2, directed by Vikramaditya Motwane, promises to raise the stakes, led by a creative partnership between Netflix, Applause, Andolan and Confluence that continues to set the benchmark for premium drama. In an interview with Firstpost, real-life jailer Sunil Kumar Gupta revealed, 'I am against the death sentence because mostly this is given to poor prisoners who are marginalised because they can't get good advocates to fight their cases, so they are hanged. I would advise them to give longer prison terms, say 30 to 40 years or even 50 years. Even in the Nirbhaya case I was against the death sentence. In my experience as a jailer I have seen that the death sentence is given to poor people who cannot afford a private advocate. See Surendra Koli is out after killing dozens of people because he could afford a lawyer.' He added, 'Criminals can be reformed, but it is difficult. I would say only 2 to 3 percent of criminals do't have an inclination to get reformed. The important tool for reforming them is to make them educated. We have open school and distance education in jail from where the prisoners are passing their 10th and 12th standard exams and even their graduation and post-graduation exams.' STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD
NDTV
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Vikramaditya Motwane's Black Warrant Led By Zahaan Kapoor Renewed For Season 2
New Delhi: The crime drama thriller Black Warrant put yet another Kapoor lad, Zahaan Kapoor, in the spotlight. After receiving widespread critical acclaim, Vikramaditya Motwane's series has been renewed for Season 2. It is a dramatised adaptation of Sunil Gupta, former superintendent at Tihar Jail, and journalist-author Sunetra Choudhury's book, Black Warrant: Confessions Of A Tihar Jailer. Team Netflix India took to social media to make the announcement. The caption read, "Welcome to Season 2, Jailer sahab. Black Warrant Season 2 is coming soon, only on Netflix." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Netflix India (@netflix_in) What Vikramaditya Motwane's prison drama series Black Warrant, led by Zahaan Kapoor, renewed for season 2. The series has been created by Vikramaditya Motwane and Satyanshu Singh and also features Rahul Bhat, Paramvir Singh Cheema, and Anurag Thakur in key roles. A release date for the series is yet to be confirmed. Premise Black Warrant has been narrated from the perspective of Sunil Gupta, a jailer for 35 years at Tihar Prisons. The first season is based on the historical events told from Gupta's perspective until 1984, and also features real-life criminals, including Charles Sobhraj and Ranga-Billa. The series is based on the 2019 non-fiction book Black Warrant: Confessions of a Tihar Jailer, written by Sunil Gupta and Sunetra Choudhury. While the series is inspired by the book, it is not specifically based on the Ranga-Billa case, although it does depict the execution of prisoners Ranga and Billa. Vikramaditya Motwane's Response To Black Warrant's Success In a conversation with India Today, Vikramaditya Motwane expressed gratitude for the overwhelming response the series received. He had said, "Sometimes you don't know what zone you are in - so many things start to come together. In the beginning, you are hopeful. There's an approach in your mind that you want to take. You tend to internalise a lot of it and when you are shooting it, those written characters become faces and those faces make you see how your thoughts are coming alive." In A Nutshell The excitement around Season 2 of Black Warran t is bound to soar, following Season 1's success. Not much has been revealed about how the plot will be taken forward, or the changing dynamics of the core characters.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Oscar Winner Guneet Monga Kapoor, Vikramaditya Motwane Join India's Kashish LGBTQ+ Film Fest Jury (EXCLUSIVE)
Oscar-winning producer Guneet Monga Kapoor and filmmaker Vikramaditya Motwane are among 16 jury members set to judge 12 competition categories at the 16th edition of India's Kashish Pride Film Festival. Joining Monga Kapoor ('The Elephant Whisperers,' 'The Lunchbox,' 'Masaan') and Motwane ('Black Warrant,' 'Udaan,' 'Jubilee') are director-producer Abhishek Chaubey ('Dedh Ishqiya,' 'Udta Punjab,' 'Sonchiriya') and producer Neeraj Churi ('Sabar Bonda,' 'Ek Jagah Apni') as jury members for the Kashish QDrishti Film Grant, which awards $3000 to an LGBTQ+ identifying filmmaker to make a short film. Actor Renuka Shahane ('Hum Aapke Hai Kaun,' 'Imtihaan') will support two runners-up. More from Variety Venice Selection 'Stolen' Acquired by Prime Video (EXCLUSIVE) Oscar Winner Guneet Monga Kapoor Brings Rising Indian Producers to Cannes Through Women in Film India Fellowship (EXCLUSIVE) 'Life of Pi' Stage Adaptation in Spotlight as IFFLA Expands Industry Days (EXCLUSIVE) The narrative jury features actor Shishir Sharma ('Raazi,' 'Mary Kom,' 'Dangal'), actor and TV host Shruti Seth ('Shararat,' 'Fanaa,' 'Raajneeti') and filmmaker Tanuja Chandra ('Dushman,' 'Sur,' 'Qarib Qarib Single'), who will adjudge best narrative feature and shorts, best screenplay and best performance awards. These categories receive backing from Taiwanese streaming platform GagaOoLala, production house Samruddhi Studios and actor Abhay Kulkarni. Documentary filmmakers Bishaka Dutta ('In the Flesh,' 'Taza Khabar'), Prateek Vats ('Eeb Allay Ooo!,' 'A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings') and Shubhra Chatterjee ('Rainbow Rishta,' 'Lost Recipes') comprise the documentary jury, selecting winners of the unity in diversity documentary feature and short awards, supported by K.F. Patil Charitable Trust. The student shorts jury includes actors Siddharth Menon ('Loev,' 'Karwaan,' 'June'), director-producer Sudhanshu Saria ('Ulajh,' 'Loev,' 'Knock Knock Knock') and Mubi programming director Svetlana Naudiyal, with support from Whistling Woods International. Additional awards include the Riyad Wadia Award for best emerging Indian filmmaker, Ismat Chughtai Award for best woman filmmaker of Indian origin, and Aditya Nanda Award for best film on mental health, backed by Nargis and Roy Wadia (Wadia Movietone), filmmaker Ashish Sawhny and Akshay Tyagi (Keshav Suri Foundation). The festival runs June 4-8, kicking off Pride Month with screenings at St. Andrews Auditorium in Bandra, Mumbai, on opening night, then moving to Cinepolis Andheri West and Alliance Francaise Marine Lines for the remainder of the fest. This year's edition showcases 152 films from 48 countries, including entries from Iceland, Peru, Serbia, Uzbekistan, Nigeria and Palestine. Indian films lead with 37 titles, followed by 34 from the U.S. and 19 from the U.K. The festival also features a strong South Asian presence with films from India, Bangladesh and Bhutan. 'Queer,' directed by Luca Guadagnino and starring Daniel Craig, will bookend the festival alongside 'Close To You,' directed by Dominic Savage and featuring Elliot Page as lead actor and producer. Other key titles include Dutch film 'Out' by Dennis Alink and 'Odd Fish' by Snævar Sölvason, set in Iceland. Onir's multiple award-winning 'We Are Faheem & Karun' serves as the Indian narrative centerpiece, while Romanian entry 'Three Kilometers To The End Of The World' by Emanuel Parvu is the international narrative centerpiece. The festival pays tribute to late patron Shyam Benegal with a screening of his 1983 classic 'Mandi,' starring Shabana Azmi, Smita Patil, Neena Gupta, Naseeruddin Shah, Ratna Pathak Shah, Pankaj Kapur, Soni Razdan and Amrish Puri. Best of Variety 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts? New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week Emmy Predictions: Talk/Scripted Variety Series - The Variety Categories Are Still a Mess; Netflix, Dropout, and 'Hot Ones' Stir Up Buzz
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First Post
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- First Post
Netflix to return with The Royals Season 2 despite mixed reviews; most loved shows Black Warrant & Maamla Legal Hai also make a comeback
Netflix is coming up with The Royals Season 2 despite both criticism and appreciation. Mismatched, Black Warrant and Maamla Legal Hai. Here's what to expect from the shows and why these shows are making a comeback. read more We all loved Black Warrant and Maamla Legal Hai for its unique yet realistic storytelling. Netflix is coming back again with The Royals Season 2 despite mixed reviews. Mismatched, Black Warrant, Maamla Legal Hai, and The Royals will be returning soon with brand-new seasons. How much we can love or hate them, that we will decide after watching the shows. The Royals S2: Netflix's The Royals is not just a treat to the eyes, but a lot about the hurdles that royals go through in terms of finances and that's when the hospitality industry steps in as a saviour. A fun series with a very interesting twist and a reality check that all royals are not rich. Their life is just a façade. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD With its fresh, glamorous take on modern-day Indian royalty, The Royals sparked conversations on how rich are the royals. As the first Indian series to trend in Netflix's Global Top 10 Non-English TV Shows across 58 countries, The Royals marked a cultural moment. The show received mixed review. Season 2 promises to turn up the heat with even more intrigue, drama, and twists. The ending of The Royals does have a royal twist when Prince Aviraaj realises that he is not the real royal as he was not the son of the Maharaja of Morpur. The show ends dramatically where there is a public announcement made and the people of Morpur get to know that the real king is a gay and he and his wife had an arrangement of an open marriage. Black Warrant S2: This seven-episode series created by Vikramaditya Motwane and Satyanshu Singh is not an one-time watch and definitely not for binge watching. It's an impactful prison series that will make you think. For a person to reform the environment of the prisoners needs to improve. That's exactly what Netflix's Black Warrant based in Tihar jail wants to show. This web series talks about the world inside the high-profile prison complex of Tihar through the eyes of a jailer and his perception. The narration is real and raw to the core. Black Warrant has references to all the crimes that become hot news in the 1970s and 1980s. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD On the reception of Season 1, creator-director Vikramaditya Motwane shares, 'The love and appreciation we've received for Black Warrant has been overwhelming and deeply encouraging. Collaborating with Netflix, Applause Entertainment, and Confluence Media to bring Sunil Gupta's unique perspective and powerful story to life has been an incredibly fulfilling journey. We're grateful to Sunil for trusting us with his story, and to our stellar cast and crew for bringing such heart and conviction to this world. We can't wait for audiences to see what's in store for Season 2, as we dive deeper into the human stories, moral complexities, and raw realities of life inside Tihar.' Maamla Legal Hai S2: Season 1 of Maamla Legal Hai stood out for its unique blend of heart and courtroom humour, appreciating the show's light-hearted take on the everyday chaos at the Patparganj District Court. Season 2 has begun filming and will bring a fresh dose of dis-order and eccentric legal battles. The beloved team of lawyers featuring Ravi Kishan, Naila Grewal, Nidhi Bisht, and Anant Joshi is ready to make a comeback to the courtroom. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Courtroom drama couldn't been this entertaining without the entire cast of Maamla Legal Hai. And not just entertaining, it's witty too. Directed by Rahul Pandey, and written by Kunal Aneja and Saurabh Khanna is a complete cocktail of real life cases. It gives a glimpse as to what happens in the courts of Hindi heartland and their real cases and their problems. The new season also introduces the multi-talented Dinesh Lal Yadav, known as Nirahua. And Kusha Kapila too will be joining the new season. Mismatched S4: This beloved coming-of-age romance has grown with Dimple and Rishi as they navigate the complexities of young love and personal growth. Season 3 saw them face new challenges in their relationships and careers. Prajakta Koli and Rohit Saraf's chemistry, paired with a heartfelt storyline and standout soundtracks including hits like 'Aise Kyun' and 'Ishq Hai', have resonated deeply with their young fans. Mismatched will return for its final season, bringing the beloved gang back one last time in a heartfelt farewell that promises to make fans laugh, cry, and fall in love all over again. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Tanya Bami, Series Head, Netflix India, said, 'There's a special kind of joy, nervousness, and excitement in bringing back shows that have truly found a home in people's hearts. Each of the shows we are announcing today have carved its own space in pop culture, and for good reason. What's exciting and special is how diverse these stories are - from young love to prison drama to a royal rom-com and a sitcom. We hope to make every return feel like a homecoming for the fans.' These fan-favourites are part of a strong 2025 slate that also includes upcoming new seasons of Delhi Crime, Kohrra, Rana Naidu, and The Great Indian Kapil Show.
Time of India
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Anurag Kashyap denies Vivek Agnihotri's 'drinking habits' allegations, says "I wasn't even on set"
Filmmaker recently sparked controversy by claiming that 's drinking habits disrupted the making of their 2007 film ' Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal .' In response, Kashyap took to social media to firmly deny any involvement in the on-set process. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Sharing a screenshot of a news article, he clarified, 'Shooting took place in London, and I was in India. He didn't want my or 's script. He aimed to make a football version of Lagaan and brought in his own writer.' Vivek Agnihotri recalls creative clashes and script handovers In a conversation with Digital Commentary, Agnihotri explained that Anurag was initially on board as the writer but was unreliable due to his drinking. He said Kashyap eventually brought in Vikramaditya Motwane to assist, but creative differences led to confusion. Vivek Agnihotri also mentioned that the original cast was supposed to feature Saif Ali Khan and Priyanka Chopra, but the film eventually starred and after casting changes. Motwane's side: A strong script, an altered vision In a previous interview with Mid-Day, Vikramaditya Motwane opened up about his role in the project. He revealed that UTV had reached out to Anurag, who admitted he didn't know football well and suggested Motwane instead. Motwane penned the script, which was initially accepted. However, the final film deviated significantly from what he had envisioned. No on-set presence confirmed for Anurag Kashyap or Vikramaditya Motwane It's important to note that Agnihotri never claimed either Anurag Kashyap or Vikramaditya Motwane visited the film set. Despite the back-and-forth, what's clear is that the final product didn't reflect the original script, and now, years later, the creative disagreements continue to stir debate.
