Netflix's Black Warrant: Real-life jailor Sunil Gupta on meeting serial killer Charles Sobhraj 'I was stressed because…'

Sunil Gupta, a former Tihar Jail superintendent, whose character was essayed by Zahan Kapoor in Netflix and Vikramaditya Motwane’s show Black Warrant, spoke about his experience of working as a jailer in Tihar jail in a recent interview.

Sunil shared, “When I came there with the offer letter, they said that this was sent two months ago. However, I was working in Railways prior to that, I had to resign that permanent job and complete my notice period. I had even given an intimation with a letter regarding that.

He added, “ Sir said that I wasn’t given any intimation. I was stressed because I had left my previous Railway job for this. I tried talking to him with an approach of a senior individual RP Singhal, so they didn’t send me away instantly and I came outside and sat to wait for a while.”

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Charles Sobhraj entered the corridor with confidence and asked for an introduction. “By then, a person in proper suit, tie, perfect shoes came up to me confidently. I was sitting on the sofa and stood up for him. He asked, ‘Are you new here?’ I told him that I am new here and I have come here for the post of an assistant superintendent. He asked me, ‘Is he harassing you?’ and I said yes. I had no clue who he was. He asked me to wait there and went inside,” he said.

Applause Entertainment and Andolan Films has started 2025 on a stellar note with its latest series, Black Warrant, now streaming on Netflix. Directed by Vikramaditya Motwane and Satyanshu Singh, this gripping adaptation of Sunil Gupta’s Black Warrant: Confessions Of A Tihar Jailer delves deep into the complexities of the prison system, offering a bold and thought-provoking narrative that has captivated audiences and critics alike.

Applause Entertainment, known for its keen eye for compelling storytelling, has once again proven its mettle. The studio, which previously made waves with Scam 1992, continues to set new benchmarks by backing unconventional, high-impact stories. Black Warrant stands as a testament to Applause’s unwavering commitment to pushing creative boundaries, bringing together visionary talent, and fostering an environment where bold narratives thrive.

This dedication to creative liberty, from the writing room to production, allows Black Warrant to emerge as a truly exceptional show—a cult classic in the making. When a studio like Applause Entertainment empowers multiple creative minds to collaborate under a unified vision, the result is a series that resonates deeply and sets new storytelling benchmarks.