Black Warrant: A gritty insider account into the functioning of Asia’s biggest prison

Movies By Prabhatha Rigobertha Jan 12, 2025 Read the article

For those who are not aware Vikramaditya Motwane’s latest work is based on the novel of the same name Black Warrant.

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It was written by a jailer about the notorious functioning of the Tihar Jail set in the 80’s.

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The novel explores the intricate power structure and the various hierarchies based on both caste and religion.

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A strong aspect of Black Warrant is the authentic depiction of the prison world with no artificiality.

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Saumyananda Sahi’s cinematography is another major plus. He does a very good in recreating both the 80’s atmosphere and also the grittiness of the prison portions.

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Overall Black Warrant is a must-watch for those who like gritty stories based on real-life incidents.

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