About Raghav Khanna
Raghav Khanna is a multifaceted creative professional with over 13 years of international experience as a producer, director, writer and a studio executive.
Raghav is the writer and creative director of the acclaimed food history series - Raja, Rasoi aur Anya Kahaniyaan.
He has authored a coming of age novel - Sita's Kitchen, published by Rupa Publications.
Raghav founded Horse Shoe Media in 2014.
He has served as a studio executive for Netflix's documentary team in APAC, producing 10+ titles including the Academy Award® winning short documentary, The Elephant Whisperers.
He has worked with The National Geographic and Fox Networks as an executive producer and show-runner on their flagship series.
As a Writer and Director
Raja, Rasoi aur Anya Kahaniyaan
Raghav is the writer and creative director of this acclaimed food history series available on Netflix and Epic ON.
'The voiceover of the show almost becomes a character through the series, breathing warmth and snarky fun at our past.'
'It’s a very well-researched show. I’ve learnt a great deal from watching it!'
Chef Manish Mehrotra, The Hindustan Times
'It’s heartening to see the creators approach each episode as a singular entity, with the same quality of storytelling and filmmaking applied across the board.'
Sita's Kitchen
Published by Rupa Publications, Raghav authored this coming of age novel about a self-taught chef from the Himalayas as she navigates her way through the cut-throat world of gourmet kitchens in London; while overcoming racial undercurrents and gender stereotypes.
'Raghav weaves a riveting yet poignant tale of a chef and her defiance of stereotypes and prejudices.'
Chef Vikas Khanna
With Netflix - Production Lead, Documentaries, APAC
House of Secrets
The Elephant Whisperers
The Elephant Whisperers
Directed by Leena Yadav. This true-crime series was filmed during the first wave of the Covid-19 pandemic and Raghav led the studio team to chart out a bespoke production approach for this title.
The Elephant Whisperers
The Elephant Whisperers
The Elephant Whisperers
A couple in South India, devote their lives to caring for an orphaned baby elephant named Raghu, testing the barrier between the human and the animal world. Raghav led the production for this title for Netflix.
Midnight Asia
The Elephant Whisperers
The Trapped 13
A six-part doc series capturing the nocturnal life of Asian cities. Raghav was instrumental in navigating the project which featured six different countries, crews and was filmed for over 18 months.
The Trapped 13
The Raincoat Killer
The Trapped 13
In this compelling documentary, members of the Thai youth soccer team tell their stories of getting trapped in Tham Luang Cave in 2018 and surviving. Raghav led the production for this title for Netflix.
The Mumbai Mafia
The Raincoat Killer
The Raincoat Killer
In 1990s Mumbai, a crime boss and his network wield unchecked power over the city - until the rise of 'encounter cops' who brazenly kill their targets.. Raghav led the production management for this project which was filmed in India
The Raincoat Killer
The Raincoat Killer
The Raincoat Killer
A true-crime series tracing the most infamous serial killer in Korea - Yoo Young-Chul. Raghav led the production management for this project which was filmed in Korea
With Nat Geo and Fox - Creative Executive Producer
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Masters of Taste Se02
Masters of Taste Se02
A 4-part anthology which chronicles the journey and legacy of iconic Indians from all walks of life. Raghav led the creative direction of the series and managed the talent relations, budgeting and production.
Masters of Taste Se02
Masters of Taste Se02
Masters of Taste Se02
A 16-part travel-food series where chef Gary Mehigan travels across India, exploring traditional Indian food and then giving it his international twist. Raghav reshaped and led the creative direction for season 02 to showcase Indian culinary heritage.
Megafestivals - Ganpati
Megafestivals - Ganpati
Megafestivals - Ganpati
A 30-minute documentary celebrating Ganesh Utsav's spirit in Mumbai. Raghav led the creative direction for this feature while filming some key interviews which lent it a narrative depth.
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Megafestivals - Ganpati
Megafestivals - Ganpati
A 12-part makeover series which helps young Indians achieve the best version of themselves. Raghav led the creatives and production for this series.