# Zahan Kapoor's Raw Confession: From Black Warrant Stardom to a "Slow and Difficult" Dry Spell **Imagine rising from the shadows of Bollywood royalty to Netflix acclaim, only to hit a career wall with zero projects in sight.** Zahan Kapoor, grandson of legend Shashi Kapoor, is living that stark reality right now—and he's not holding back.[1] In a candid interview with *Times of India*, the *Black Warrant* breakout star revealed his current phase as **"slow and difficult"**, admitting he has **no projects in hand**. Fresh off his critically praised role as rookie jailor Sunil Gupta in the gritty Netflix series—based on the real-life confessions of Tihar Jail's former jailer—Zahan's honest words cut through the glamour. The show, directed by Vikramaditya Motwane, thrust him into the spotlight after his debut in Hansal Mehta's *Faraaz* (2022), earning raves for his raw portrayal amid Tihar's brutal power dynamics, morality clashes, and infamous inmates like Charles Sobhraj.[1][2] Yet, despite the buzz from *Black Warrant*'s word-of-mouth success and his chat at CNN-News18's Streaming Stars Roundtable 2025—where he dismissed notions of "rebellious" career choices tied to his Kapoor legacy—Zahan faces the harsh truth of an unpredictable industry.[2] "Dadaji had retired" by the time he entered acting, he noted, emphasizing his path was self-forged, not shadowed by family expectations.[2] This vulnerability resonates: even blue-blood talent like Zahan grapples with Bollywood's reset needs, as he hinted in broader industry critiques shared via IMDb news.[1]
*Image: Unsplash - Capturing the spotlight's fleeting nature.*
Citations
1.https://www.imdb.com/name/nm12819262/news/
2.https://www.news18.com/movies/bollywood/zahan-kapoor-on-not-debuting-with-a-big-ticket-film-despite-kapoor-surname-dadaji-had-retired-exclusive-ws-l-9796555.html
3.https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/celebrity/zahan-kapoor/articles/
4.https://www.hollywoodreporterindia.com/lifestyle/fashion/zahan-kapoor-on-festive-fashion-heritage-and-personal-style
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