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Shubhra Gupta chooses best OTT series of 2025: From Pataal Lok 2 to Black Warrant, but Family Man 3 sees a drop | Web-series News

Shubhra Gupta chooses best OTT series of 2025: From Pataal Lok 2 to Black Warrant, but Family Man 3 sees a drop | Web-series News

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Crime dramas are always safe bets. Everyone knows this. So do creators and consumers. This year was no different: wherever you turned in 2025, there was yet another crime-thriller-murder-mystery being laid out, almost as an assembly line, across all streamers. In the flood, a handful of series managed to refresh tropes, giving us smartly-written stories and characters. Paatal Lok: It’s been nearly a year since I watched Paatal Lok 2, and I haven’t forgotten Inspector Hathi Ram Choudhary’s craggy face, and that revelatory conversation in the jeep with his colleague ACP Ansari, before that shocking tragedy intervenes. Jaideep reprises Hathiram Chaudhary in a deeply layered and intense performance anchoring the new season. Paatal Lok 1 came out in 2020. In the five years intervening, many things have changed: newbie cop Ansari (Ishwak Singh) is now Hathiram’s senior, and the action has shifted from Jamuna paar to faraway Northeast. But the moral centre of the darkness — paatal lok– stays constant in Hathiram’s steadfast demeanour: Jaideep Ahlawat is one of the best things to have happened …

Filmfare OTT Awards 2025 full list of winners: Black Warrant named Best Series, Jaideep Ahlawat, Ananya Panday win big

Filmfare OTT Awards 2025 full list of winners: Black Warrant named Best Series, Jaideep Ahlawat, Ananya Panday win big

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The sixth edition of Filmfare OTT Awards took place in Mumbai on December 15. The evening was graced by several big celebrities, including Alia Bhatt, Vicky Kaushal and others, with several actors, directors, showrunners, and technical crew members lifting the black lady. Check out the full list of winners of Filmfare OTT Awards 2025. Shows like Paatal Lok Season 2, Black Warrant and Khauf emerged as major winners, while web original films such as Girls Will Be Girls, Stolen and Sector 36 also left a strong impact. Here’s the complete list of winners from the Filmfare OTT Awards 2025. Series category Best Director (Series)- Vikramaditya Motwane, Satyanshu Singh, Arkesh Ajay, Ambiecka Pandit and Rohin Ravendran (Black Warrant) Best Series (Critics)- Paatal Lok Season 2 Best Director, Series (Critics)- Anubhav Sinha (IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack) Best Director (Series)- Nagesh Kukunoor (The Hunt: The Rajiv Gandhi Assassination Case) Best Actor, Series (Male): Drama- Jaideep Ahlawat (Paatal Lok Season 2) Best Actor (Male), Series, (Critics): Drama- Zahan Kapoor (Black Warrant) Best Actor, Series (Female): Drama – Monika …

Black Warrant’s Zahan Kapoor admits his ‘name and baggage’ scared him; says it took 12 years to break into Bollywood

Black Warrant’s Zahan Kapoor admits his ‘name and baggage’ scared him; says it took 12 years to break into Bollywood

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Actor Zahan Kapoor was exposed to the Indian film industry since his childhood, thanks to his family name. A member of the Kapoor family, he made his debut with the 2022 Faraaz and later got appreciation for his role in the 2025 thriller TV series, Black Warrant. While talking about nepotism, he admitted the ‘name and the baggage’ scared him, adding that it took him 12 years to break into Bollywood. Read on! Zahan Kapoor always wanted to follow in the footsteps of his grandfather, Shashi Kapoor. Currently, he is being highly appreciated for his stint in the trending OTT series, Black Warrant. But, in a recent chat with Filmfare, the actor admitted that his ‘name and baggage’ scared him. While talking to the above-mentioned publication, the Faraaz debutant shared his two cents on nepotism. According to him, the highly debatable word means an undeserving, a non-meritorial advantage that someone gets given because of some personal equation. But irrespective of that, he was always told to never take that idea for granted and that his daddy’s …

5 social issues TV dramas on Netflix, Prime Video, Jio Hotstar that highlight dark realities of society: Black Warrant to Human

5 social issues TV dramas on Netflix, Prime Video, Jio Hotstar that highlight dark realities of society: Black Warrant to Human

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We have often heard that cinema is the reflection of society. With the advent of OTT platforms, filmmakers have got the opportunity to tell captivating tales and highlight the dark side of society, with much ease. If you’re also into watching social issues TV dramas, then you’re in luck! Here are 5 OTT shows that talk about social issues: 1. Delhi Crime Where to watch: Netflix Delhi Crime is one of those shows that sent shockwaves in the country when it narrated the aftermath of the 2012 Delhi gang rape. The second season of the Richie Mehta directorial focuses on the Chaddi Baniyan Gang. The series stars Shefali Shah, Rasika Dugal, Adil Hussain, and Rajesh Tailang. 2. Black Warrant Where to watch: Netflix Black Warrant is based on the 2019 non-fiction book, Black Warrant: Confessions of a Tihar Jailer, by Sunil Gupta and Sunetra Choudhury. It showcases how Gupta spent 35 years as a jailer at Tihar Prisons. The seven-episode crime drama TV series also showcases the plight of the prisoners in Indian jails. Created …

Never believed I have it in me just because I come from a certain family: Zahan Kapoor | Bollywood

Never believed I have it in me just because I come from a certain family: Zahan Kapoor | Bollywood

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New Delhi, The latest Kapoor on the block wears the mantle of his surname lightly, brushes off talk about his legacy and says he was actually scared to step into the world of acting. Zahan Kapoor is clear he wants to carve out his own space and not just as Shashi Kapoor’s grandson. Never believed I have it in me just because I come from a certain family: Zahan Kapoor Zahan, who made a splash with his role in the web series “Black Warrant” could barely speak Hindi growing up. But you’d never know hearing him speak. “I couldn’t speak Hindi when I was a child. I started learning it when I was 18-19 and started doing theatre. It was the time I started getting interested in acting,” the 33-year-old told PTI. “I believe language is a weapon for actors and I have a lot of interest in literature and poetry. I’m always reading something or the other. I read it in Devanagari . It enriches your imagination. It is also like riyaaz for me,” …

5 gripping web shows to watch on Netflix, Prime Video, SonyLIV, JioHotstar that throw light on societal issues: Black Warrant to Dahaad

5 gripping web shows to watch on Netflix, Prime Video, SonyLIV, JioHotstar that throw light on societal issues: Black Warrant to Dahaad

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Among the scores of web shows currently streaming across multiple OTT platforms, there are some which are either based on incidents that shook countrymen or highlight what’s wrong in society. Such dramas on social issues have often connected with the audience, leaving them thinking by the end of the show. Here are five gripping shows that highlight social issues: 1. Black Warrant Where to watch: Netflix Created by Vikramaditya Motwane and Satyanshu Singh, Black Warrant is a crime drama TV series. The thriller is based on the 2019 non-fiction book titled ‘Black Warrant: Confessions of a Tihar Jailer’ penned by Sunil Gupta and Sunetra Choudhury. The Netflix series stars Zahan Kapoor along with Rahul Bhat, Paramvir Singh Cheema, and Anurag Thakur. 2. Dahaad Where to watch: Prime Video The 2023 crime thriller series showcases how a female cop fights societal expectations to catch hold of Cyanide Mohan, a serial killer who preyed on women looking to get married. Dahaad also shows a female officer’s fight to eradicate cast-based prejudice that people still face in society. Led …

Being the new Kapoor on the block a double-edged sword: Zahan Kapoor | Bollywood

Being the new Kapoor on the block a double-edged sword: Zahan Kapoor | Bollywood

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New Delhi, Zahan Kapoor, who recently starred in the critically acclaimed web series “Black Warrant”, on Saturday said being the newest actor from the Kapoor film family has both its advantages and disadvantages. Being the new Kapoor on the block a double-edged sword: Zahan Kapoor The actor, who is the grandson of the legendary actor and producer Shashi Kapoor, was speaking at a session on the second day of the India Today Conclave 2025 here. “Being the new Kapoor on the block is a common source of intrigue for a lot of people. It’s interesting. It’s both an advantage and a disadvantage. A double-edged sword. “There is pressure and expectation, yet there is also forgiveness and accessibility in certain ways. Thankfully, I’m happy to say that my parents ensured I wasn’t carrying that weight on my shoulders and taught me to be diligent with my own work. Things are in my hands and in how I show up,” Zahan said. The 32-year-old actor said belonging to a film family didn’t necessarily make things “easy” for …

Vikramaditya Motwane looks at AI as a threat, says it’s here to stay: Threat is people using it instead of hiring talent | Bollywood

Vikramaditya Motwane looks at AI as a threat, says it’s here to stay: Threat is people using it instead of hiring talent | Bollywood

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Filmmaker Vikramaditya Motwane is not delusional when it comes to the emergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology in the industry and understands that it is here to stay. That being said, he stresses the importance of establishing a clear framework for AI’s integration so that it doesn’t end up replacing talent. Also read: Vikramaditya Motwane says Black Warrant does not glamourise Charles Sobhraj, evoke sympathy for killers Billa-Ranga Vikramaditya Motwane recently joined the second edition of BookMyShow’s Red Lorry Film Festival as a jury member. Recently, Vikramaditya spoke with Hindustan Times about taking it slow to focus on writing his projects, his journey as a storyteller and his role as a jury member of the second edition of Red Lorry Film Festival, a festival curated by BookMyShow. On being a jury member Talking about joining the film festival as a jury, Vikramaditya admits that he got attracted to it because of his love for cinema. “The basic interest of supporting movies and watching them gets me excited. Any opportunity to watch movies, especially movies that …

Black Warrant: Janhvi Kapoor is ‘late to the party’ but Zahan Kapoor’s crime thriller series has wowed her

Black Warrant: Janhvi Kapoor is ‘late to the party’ but Zahan Kapoor’s crime thriller series has wowed her

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The crime drama series Black Warrant was released on Netflix on January 10, 2025. Starring Zahan Kapoor in the lead role, the thrilling show has received a lot of love from the viewers. Bollywood celebrities also showered it with praise. Now, the show has wowed Janhvi Kapoor, who admitted to being ‘late to the party.’ On February 14, 2025, Janhvi Kapoor took to her Instagram Stories and shared a poster of the series Black Warrant. Reviewing the Zahan Kapoor starrer, she said, “Late to this party but WOW,” accompanied by clap emojis. Janhvi Kapoor’s story for Black Warrant: Created by Vikramaditya Motwane and Satyanshu Singh, Black Warrant is based on true events. It showcases the perspective of Sunil Gupta, a jailer at Tihar Prisons, who witnesses the corruption in the system. The series is adapted from the 2019 book Black Warrant: Confessions of a Tihar Jailer. Alongside Zahan Kapoor in the lead, the show stars Rahul Bhat, Paramvir Singh Cheema, and Anurag Thakur. Earlier, during the release of the series, Alia Bhatt also shared her …

OPINION: From books to screens – How true stories are creating real impact and winning audiences

OPINION: From books to screens – How true stories are creating real impact and winning audiences

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In recent years, adaptive movies and series—those derived from books, historical events, or real-life stories—have garnered significant attention from cinema enthusiasts, often surpassing traditional commercial entertainers in both critical acclaim and audience engagement. This trend underscores a growing appetite for narratives that offer depth, authenticity, and a connection to reality. One notable example is the Indian series Black Warrant, released on Netflix in January 2025. Based on the memoir Black Warrant: Confessions of a Tihar Jailer by Sunil Gupta and Sunetra Choudhury, the series provides an insider’s look into the complexities of Tihar Jail, one of India’s most notorious prisons. The narrative follows rookie jailer Sunil Gupta as he confronts systemic corruption and interacts with infamous inmates, offering viewers a gritty and immersive experience. Similarly, the film Maharaj delves into a significant historical event—the 1862 libel case involving journalist Karsandas Mulji and Maharaj Jadunathji. This adaptation brings to light a pivotal moment in India’s history, exploring themes of freedom of expression and the clash between tradition and modernity. One such film is Srikanth starring Rajkummar Rao released in May …