When we talk of jails, specially in India, the scenes of abuse, hits, and action are sure to flash our minds. But, does it also not form a perception of police inspectors and jailors in our mind? Don’t we portray them as rude, blunt in nature? But Black Warrant depicts a soft spoken jailer, who wouldn’t even curse, to be posted in the Tihar jail of India. Just to let you know, it is said to be one of the largest prisons in India.
Black Warrant is an upcoming seven episode series, created by Vikramaditya Motwane and Satyanshu Singh, released on Netflix on 10th January 2025. Based in the 1980s, the series throws light on the life, behind the walls of Tihar Jail, through the eyes of a prison superintendent. It is a series, based on real life.
The twist here being, the soft spoken, goofy personality of the protagonist far away from the set personality of a jailer, being highly masculine. His opposing personality, loosens the criminal gangs, while the jailers have their eye on him. The series Black Warrant is majorly focused on one man’s fight, against the system he’s a part of, with him trying to change the perception without changing himself.
Black Warrant TV Series Dialogues and Quotes
1. – What’s your name?
– Sir, Sunil Kumar Gupta.
– Why do you want to do this job?
– Sir, this is one of society’s most important jobs. It’s an opportunity to do something for the nation.
2. This job requires someone tall and strong.
3. You won’t survive here. They’ll eat you up.
4. Get fit! Be macho, buddy!
5. They say jail is society’s trashcan… But it’s really just a circus.
6. You’re my child, baby. I just know this job, this prison is not for you.
7. – So tell me, what do you do?
– I am a jailer. Assistant Superintendent of Prison.
8. A jailer’s duties are based on three pillars – Upkeep, Supervision and Control.
9. The most fragile thing in jail is your reputation! From the staff to the inmates, no one will respect you. Are you ok with that?
10. God knows where he grew up. He doesn’t even know how to abuse!
11. – Ok, just say ‘sister’.
– Give it to me as homework. I will practice during night duty, ok?
12. You go home. I’m saying this for your own good. You won’t survive here. They’ll eat you up.
13. There are endless stories like this in Tihar. Stories that nobody wants to tell and that no one is willing to hear.
14. – I’ll tell everyone you have free rein. But my staff should be safe.
– I worry about my men just as much as you worry about your staff. I must show them, who actually rules Tihar. It’s time for bloodshed, Tomar sir.
15. – Whatever we do, we must do together.
– We’ll do it my way, okay.
– No! The three of us will do it together.
16. – Who am I speaking with?
– You called, you should know. You’ve reached Tihar Jail, madam. It’s nothing to laugh about.
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Final Words
The trailer of the series Black Warrant released, gives us a glimpse of the jailer, his soft spoken personality, people asking him not to join this job, his efforts to fit in without changing and much more. The lead role of the movie, is played by Zahan Kapoor, who was last seen in Hansal Mehta’s film, Faraaz. The screen is shared by Sidhant Gupta, Paramvir Singh Cheema, Rahul Bhat, etc. Besides throwing light on the men in uniform, it explores the sides of diversity, poverty, challenges, etc.
Interesting Fact: The series is based on the book Black Warrant: Confessions of a Tihar Jailer, written by Sunil Gupta and Journalist Sunetra Choudhury.
Watch Black Warrant on Netflix