Zahan Kapoor Reflects on Family Legacy and Breakthrough Role in 'Black Warrant'

The grandson of Shashi Kapoor discusses his organic journey into acting, the response to his latest series, and how he avoids nepotism criticisms.

Zahan Kapoor, grandson of Bollywood legend Shashi Kapoor, has gained recognition for his role in the Netflix series 'Black Warrant', based on the book 'Black Warrant: Confessions of a Tihar Jailer'.
Despite his Kapoor family lineage, Zahan attributes his lack of nepotism criticism to his upbringing outside the traditional Bollywood industry bubble, allowing him to lead a 'normal' life.
Zahan began his acting career through theatre and production, describing his entry into films as 'accidental' and driven by organic opportunities rather than calculated decisions.
While his debut film 'Faraaz' in 2022 was not commercially successful, Zahan considers it a success in its intention and remains focused on craft over fame.
The actor praised the emotional depth of 'Black Warrant', noting its departure from the typical violent narratives often seen on OTT platforms.