'Labour Of Love': Sunetra Choudhury On Black Warrant Series Adaption

Filmmaker Vikramaditya Motwane's banner Andolan Films has partnered with Applause Entertainment for two projects. This includes a docu-series called Indi(r)a's Emergency and a series adaptation of the book Black Warrant - Confessions of a Tihar Jailer.

To be narrated by lyricist-writer Swanand Kirkire, the docu-series will chronicle "one of the starkest chapters in India's post-independence history-The Emergency", a press release said.

The show is described as a historical exploration that employs a combination of archival footage and animation, bringing to life events that shook a nation.

Motwane and Applause will also collaborate on the series adaptation of the book 'Black Warrant - Confessions of a Tihar Jailer', authored by Sunil Gupta and Sunetra Choudhury.

"Offering a glimpse into the mystery and enigma surrounding Tihar, India's largest and most infamous prison and the inmates incarcerated there, this gritty drama is told through the eyes of a young jailer," they said.

Announcing her excitement on Twitter, Choudhury wrote, "Our labour of love, our book Black Warrant is soon to be a TV series."

Check out the announcement here

Look, ma, my byline's going to be on TV! Our labour of love, our book #blackwarrant is soon to be a TV series. So excited and grateful that @PiyuK forced me to write this incredible memoir of @thesunilgupta Do read the original book https://t.co/S6JeIvBNIh https://t.co/vhliLXH2tI

— sunetra choudhury (@sunetrac) July 27, 2023

Filmmaker Vikramaditya Motwane, known for critically-acclaimed movies Udaan, Lootera, Trapped and Prime Video series Jubilee said in a statement, "I am thrilled to partner with Applause Entertainment for these two ambitious projects. Both 'Black Warrant' and 'Indi(r) a’s Emergency' delve into significant chapters of Indian history, presenting unique narratives. Collaborating with a team that shares the same passion for storytelling and pushing creative boundaries is an incredible opportunity."

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