Meet Zahan Kapoor, cousin of Ranbir Kapoor, who impresses as jailer in Vikramaditya Motwane's Black Warrant

Zahan Kapoor, the grandson of legendary actor Shashi Kapoor, belongs to Bollywood's iconic Kapoor family. Born on March 11, 1992, to Kunal Kapoor and Sheena Sippy, his lineage traces back to cinematic pioneers Prithviraj Kapoor and Geoffrey Kendal. Additionally, Bollywood stars Karisma Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor and Ranbir Kapoor are his second cousins.

Zahan Kapoor began his career, assisting theatre director Sunil Shanbag with children's workshops and later engaged in theatre activities. He got his breakthrough with Hansal Mehta’s Faraaz in 2002. Additionally, he starred in the play Siachen, written by Aditya Rawal and directed by Makarand Deshpande, portraying Indian soldiers' survival on the Siachen Glacier.

Zahan Kapoor has a passion for photography and frequently shares stunning visuals with his social media followers, showcasing his creative eye beyond acting.

The recently released Black Warrant introduces Zahan Kapoor as Sunil Gupta, a rookie jailer navigating the complex power dynamics of Tihar Jail. He is supported by a strong cast, including Rahul Bhat, Paramvir Singh Cheema, Anurag Thakur and Sidhant Gupta, all playing pivotal roles in this gripping story.

Produced by Applause Entertainment in collaboration with Andolan Productions and Confluence Media, the series is based on the book Black Warrant: Confessions of a Tihar Jailer by Sunil Gupta and Sunetra Choudhury. Black Warrant delves into the gritty realities of Tihar Jail, Asia's largest and most infamous prison.