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'''Raghav Khanna''' is an Indian director, producer, and writer, recognised for his contributions to non-fiction programming and documentary filmmaking. Raghav is the founder of Riverland Entertainment, a production company making documentaries and non-fiction content for a global audience.

'''Raghav Khanna''' is an Indian director, producer, and writer, recognised for his contributions to non-fiction programming and documentary filmmaking. Raghav is the founder of Riverland Entertainment<ref>{{Cite web |title=Beach House Pictures Partners with Raghav Khanna to Launch Riverland Entertainment in India as part of Continued Expansion in Asia |date=27 September 2022 |url=https://blueantmedia.com/2022/09/beach-house-pictures-partners-with-raghav-khanna-to-launch-riverland-entertainment-in-india-as-part-of-continued-expansion-in-asia/}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Beach House Pictures enters India with former Netflix exec Raghav Khanna |url=https://www.c21media.net/news/beach-house-pictures-enters-india-with-former-netflix-exec-raghav-khanna/}}</ref>, a production company making documentaries and non-fiction content for a global audience.


Known For: [[Raja, Rasoi Aur Anya Kahaniyaan|Raja Rasoi Aur Anya Kahaniyaan]], [[The Elephant Whisperers]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Raghav Khanna opens up about the growth of Indian docu-series genre, Tiffin Stories, and more {{!}} EXCLUSIVE |url=https://www.ottplay.com/interview/raghav-khanna-opens-up-about-the-growth-of-indian-docu-series-genre-tiffin-stories-and-more-exclusive/5697f78865488}}</ref>, [[Modern Masters: S. S. Rajamouli|Modern Masters: S.S. Rajamouli]]<ref>{{Cite news |title=What drew me to the Rajamouli documentary was his incredible contribution to Indian cinema' |newspaper=The Times of India |date=10 September 2024 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/what-drew-me-to-the-rajamouli-documentary-was-his-incredible-contribution-to-indian-cinema/articleshow/113234792.cms}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=https://www.exchange4media.com/industry-briefing-news/netflix-to-premiere-docu-on-ss-rajamouli-on-aug-2-135821.html |url=https://www.exchange4media.com/industry-briefing-news/netflix-to-premiere-docu-on-ss-rajamouli-on-aug-2-135821.html}}</ref>, Sita's Kitchen.
Known For: [[Raja, Rasoi Aur Anya Kahaniyaan|Raja Rasoi Aur Anya Kahaniyaan]], [[The Elephant Whisperers]], [[Modern Masters: S. S. Rajamouli|Modern Masters: S.S. Rajamouli]], Sita's Kitchen.


== Early Life and Education ==
== Early Life and Education ==
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Raghav Khanna began his career in Mumbai as a director and producer, specialising in documentary and non-fiction programming series produced for [[National Geographic (American TV channel)|The National Geographic Channel]], [[Food Food (TV channel)|Food Food]], and multiple tourism boards.
Raghav Khanna began his career in Mumbai as a director and producer, specialising in documentary and non-fiction programming series produced for [[National Geographic (American TV channel)|The National Geographic Channel]], [[Food Food (TV channel)|Food Food]], and multiple tourism boards.


He produced a variety of food shows, before working as a creative director and writer for the food-history documentary series ''[[Raja, Rasoi Aur Anya Kahaniyaan|Raja Rasoi aur Anya Kahaniyaan]]''.S
He produced a variety of food shows, before working as a creative director and writer for the food-history documentary series ''[[Raja, Rasoi Aur Anya Kahaniyaan|Raja Rasoi aur Anya Kahaniyaan]]''.


Khanna's early directorial ventures include Janani: The Story of Yamuna and The Royal Enfield Story for Epic Channel; and multiple non-fiction series for international networks including [[Discovery Channel|The Discovery Channel]], [[CNA (TV network)|CNA,]] [[Zoom Video Communications|Zoom]], [[Sony]] and more.
Khanna's early directorial ventures include Janani: The Story of Yamuna and The Royal Enfield Story for Epic Channel; and multiple non-fiction series for international networks including [[Discovery Channel|The Discovery Channel]], [[CNA (TV network)|CNA,]] [[Zoom Video Communications|Zoom]], [[Sony]] and more.
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Prior to his stint at Netflix, Khanna also served as the Executive Producer for ''Masters of Taste with Gary Mehigan'' on Fox Life and ''Mega Icons Season 2'' for The National Geographic Channel. He also worked on the Bollywood feature film ''[[Padmaavat]] (2018)'' as an Executive Producer.
Prior to his stint at Netflix, Khanna also served as the Executive Producer for ''Masters of Taste with Gary Mehigan'' on Fox Life and ''Mega Icons Season 2'' for The National Geographic Channel. He also worked on the Bollywood feature film ''[[Padmaavat]] (2018)'' as an Executive Producer.


After leaving Netflix he directed Modern Masters: S.S. Rajamouli.<ref>{{Cite web |title= |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/exclusive-netflixs-documentary-modern-masters-ss-rajamouli-director-raghav-khanna-indian-cinema-can-be-divided-into-pre-and-post-baahubali-13801564.html}}</ref>
After leaving Netflix he directed Modern Masters: S.S. Rajamouli.<ref>{{Cite web |title= EXCLUSIVE &#124; Netflix's documentary 'Modern Masters: SS Rajamouli' director Raghav Khanna: 'Indian cinema can be divided into pre and post Baahubali'|date=6 August 2024 |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/exclusive-netflixs-documentary-modern-masters-ss-rajamouli-director-raghav-khanna-indian-cinema-can-be-divided-into-pre-and-post-baahubali-13801564.html}}</ref>


Currently Khanna is working on Tiffin Stories an upcoming documentary food series hosted by British-Indian chef [[Asma Khan|Asma Khan.]]<ref>{{Cite web |title= |url=https://variety.com/2022/biz/asia/beach-house-pictures-india-raghav-khanna-riverland-1235383524/}}</ref>
Currently Khanna is working on Tiffin Stories<ref>{{Cite web |title=Celebrity Chef Asma Khan to Host Raghav Khanna's 'Tiffin Stories' From Riverland, Tudip (EXCLUSIVE) |date=8 December 2023 |url=https://variety.com/2023/tv/asia/chef-asma-khan-tiffin-stories-raghav-khanna-riverland-tudip-1235821187/}}</ref> an upcoming documentary food series hosted by British-Indian chef [[Asma Khan|Asma Khan.]]<ref>{{Cite web |title= Beach House Pictures Launches Riverland India Unit with Raghav Khanna (EXCLUSIVE)|date=27 September 2022 |url=https://variety.com/2022/biz/asia/beach-house-pictures-india-raghav-khanna-riverland-1235383524/}}</ref>


== Riverland Entertainment ==
== Riverland Entertainment ==
In late 2022, Raghav Khanna founded Riverland Entertainment, a premium unscripted production company based in India. Riverland Entertainment focuses on producing and distributing documentary and non-fiction content. Riverland's first project is an untitled sports documentary set in USA and India, currently in production. They announced a documentary food series titled Tiffin Stories, hosted by British-Indian chef [[Asma Khan|Asma Khan.]]<ref>{{Cite web |title= |url=https://variety.com/2023/tv/asia/chef-asma-khan-tiffin-stories-raghav-khanna-riverland-tudip-1235821187/}}</ref>
In late 2022, Raghav Khanna founded Riverland Entertainment<ref>{{Cite web |title=Beach House Pictures expands into India with Riverland Entertainment |url=https://realscreen.com/2022/09/27/beach-house-pictures-expands-into-india-with-riverland-entertainment/}}</ref>, a premium unscripted production company based in India. Riverland Entertainment focuses on producing and distributing documentary and non-fiction content. Riverland's first project is an untitled sports documentary set in USA and India, currently in production. They announced a documentary food series titled Tiffin Stories, hosted by British-Indian chef [[Asma Khan|Asma Khan.]]<ref>{{Cite web |title= Celebrity Chef Asma Khan to Host Raghav Khanna's 'Tiffin Stories' from Riverland, Tudip (EXCLUSIVE)|date=8 December 2023 |url=https://variety.com/2023/tv/asia/chef-asma-khan-tiffin-stories-raghav-khanna-riverland-tudip-1235821187/}}</ref>


== Literary Work ==
== Literary Work ==

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Raghav Khanna is an Indian director, producer, and writer, recognised for his contributions to non-fiction programming and documentary filmmaking. Raghav is the founder of Riverland Entertainment[1][2], a production company making documentaries and non-fiction content for a global audience.

Known For: Raja Rasoi Aur Anya Kahaniyaan, The Elephant Whisperers[3], Modern Masters: S.S. Rajamouli[4][5], Sita's Kitchen.

Early Life and Education

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Raghav Khanna was born and raised in Old Delhi, India. He pursued his higher education at Hansraj College, University of Delhi, where he obtained a degree in English Literature. He went on to do a Master’s degree in Television and Film Production from Symbiosis International University.

Career

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Raghav Khanna began his career in Mumbai as a director and producer, specialising in documentary and non-fiction programming series produced for The National Geographic Channel, Food Food, and multiple tourism boards.

He produced a variety of food shows, before working as a creative director and writer for the food-history documentary series Raja Rasoi aur Anya Kahaniyaan.

Khanna's early directorial ventures include Janani: The Story of Yamuna and The Royal Enfield Story for Epic Channel; and multiple non-fiction series for international networks including The Discovery Channel, CNA, Zoom, Sony and more.

In 2019, Raghav Khanna joined Netflix Singapore, to lead their documentary productions for the Asia-Pacific region. At Netflix, he produced over fifteen titles, including co-commissioning the Academy Award®-winning short documentary, The Elephant Whisperers. Other significant projects include House of Secrets, Mumbai Mafia: Police vs Underworld, The Hunt for Veerappan, Midnight Asia: Eat Dream Dance, Raincoat Killer, The Trapped 13, and King of Clones.

Prior to his stint at Netflix, Khanna also served as the Executive Producer for Masters of Taste with Gary Mehigan on Fox Life and Mega Icons Season 2 for The National Geographic Channel. He also worked on the Bollywood feature film Padmaavat (2018) as an Executive Producer.

After leaving Netflix he directed Modern Masters: S.S. Rajamouli.[6]

Currently Khanna is working on Tiffin Stories[7] an upcoming documentary food series hosted by British-Indian chef Asma Khan.[8]

Riverland Entertainment

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In late 2022, Raghav Khanna founded Riverland Entertainment[9], a premium unscripted production company based in India. Riverland Entertainment focuses on producing and distributing documentary and non-fiction content. Riverland's first project is an untitled sports documentary set in USA and India, currently in production. They announced a documentary food series titled Tiffin Stories, hosted by British-Indian chef Asma Khan.[10]

Literary Work

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Raghav Khanna is also an author having written Sita's Kitchen, a coming-of-age novel published by Rupa Publications.

Filmography

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2024

2023

  • The Mumbai Mafia (Executive Producer, Netflix)
  • The Hunt for Veerappan (Executive Producer, Netflix)
  • King of Clones (Executive Producer, Netflix)
  • Tiffin Stories (Creator, Showrunner, Director, Writer, Riverland Entertainment)

2022

2021

  • Raincoat Killer (Executive Producer, Netflix)

2020

  • Mega Icons Season 2 (Showrunner, National Geographic)

2018

  • Padmaavat (Executive Producer)
  • The Royal Enfield Story (Director)

2017

  • Janani: The Story of Yamuna (Director)

2014

References

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  1. ^ "Beach House Pictures Partners with Raghav Khanna to Launch Riverland Entertainment in India as part of Continued Expansion in Asia". 27 September 2022.
  2. ^ "Beach House Pictures enters India with former Netflix exec Raghav Khanna".
  3. ^ "Raghav Khanna opens up about the growth of Indian docu-series genre, Tiffin Stories, and more | EXCLUSIVE".
  4. ^ "What drew me to the Rajamouli documentary was his incredible contribution to Indian cinema'". The Times of India. 10 September 2024.
  5. ^ "https://www.exchange4media.com/industry-briefing-news/netflix-to-premiere-docu-on-ss-rajamouli-on-aug-2-135821.html". {{cite web}}: External link in |title= (help)
  6. ^ "EXCLUSIVE | Netflix's documentary 'Modern Masters: SS Rajamouli' director Raghav Khanna: 'Indian cinema can be divided into pre and post Baahubali'". 6 August 2024.
  7. ^ "Celebrity Chef Asma Khan to Host Raghav Khanna's 'Tiffin Stories' From Riverland, Tudip (EXCLUSIVE)". 8 December 2023.
  8. ^ "Beach House Pictures Launches Riverland India Unit with Raghav Khanna (EXCLUSIVE)". 27 September 2022.
  9. ^ "Beach House Pictures expands into India with Riverland Entertainment".
  10. ^ "Celebrity Chef Asma Khan to Host Raghav Khanna's 'Tiffin Stories' from Riverland, Tudip (EXCLUSIVE)". 8 December 2023.