Director Raghav Khanna has completed production on “Unbroken: The Unmukt Chand Story,” a documentary feature that follows the former Indian cricket captain’s dramatic pivot from potential national team stardom to pursuing his dreams in American cricket. The documentary chronicles Unmukt Chand’s journey from Under-19 World Cup-winning captain in 2012 to his decision to abandon his childhood dream of playing for India’s national team. Now competing for Los Angeles Knight Riders in the U.S. Major League Cricket, Chand’s story represents a dramatic career reinvention that the film explores across continents. The finished documentary, produced by Riverland Entertainment and Tudip Entertainment, is set for release soon with the distribution platform yet to be revealed. The project marks another collaboration for seasoned producers Dipti Agrawal and Tushar Apshankar, with Khanna also serving as producer alongside co-producer Priyanka Chaudhari. "Looking back, life has been a rollercoaster, from winning the Under-19 World Cup to retiring from India at just 28 years of age," Chand said. "From being a poster boy to being trolleed and then forgotten – I have lived in the extremities of public opinion."

For Chand, who led India to victory with a century in the 2012 finals against Australia and went on to represent Mumbai Indians and Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) in the Indian Premier League cricket tournament, the filmmaking process proved transformative. "When Raghav told me about the documentary, at first I was hesitant but the experience of filming the documentary with him was cathartic and it made me look at my own story from a new perspective," he reflected. "I feel it’s a story that will resonate with many people who do not get what they want but are still determined enough to keep pursuing their path." Khanna, who previously led Netflix APAC’s documentary production and co-commissioned the Academy Award-winning short “The Elephant Whisperers,” recently directed “Modern Masters: S.S. Rajamouli” for Netflix and was the creative force behind the popular series “Raja Rasoi aur Anya Kahaniyaan.” The director approached the subject with what he calls "cinematic realism," staying faithful to Chand’s truth while creating space for universal connection. "What drew me to Unmukt’s story was the sharp contrast between his potential and the outcome – the inversion from being hailed as Indian cricket’s next big superstar to being shunned into obscurity," Khanna said. "His journey reflects on the competitive and unforgiving nature of professional sports, and perhaps of life itself, where a single moment – often beyond our control – can undo years of hard work and aspiration. At its core, this is a film about broken dreams, second chances, and the grace it takes to start over," Khanna added.

The producing team emphasized the documentary’s themes beyond cricket. "Unmukt Chand’s story is not just about cricket, it is about resilience, reinvention, and the pursuit of identity beyond the spotlight," Agrawal and Apshankar noted. "In a world obsessed with the highs of fame, we often overlook the human journey behind the fallouts and comebacks." Co-producer Chaudhari added: "Raghav brings an incredibly sensitive and intuitive approach to storytelling. As a director, he has the ability to bring out emotions which lie between the lines. With Unmukt’s story, his direction is honest and personal. As producers, it is rare to find a director who can combine technical craft with human empathy so seamlessly." The completed documentary represents a significant project for Riverland Entertainment, Khanna’s Mumbai-based production studio that specializes in unscrip ted and documentary content with integrated creative, production and post-production facilities. Partner company Tudip Entertainment, the media subsidiary of technology enterprise Tudip Digital, was founded by the producer duo and focuses on content across regional films, sports, lifestyle, crime and cultural stories. During his tenure at Netflix, Khanna oversaw several high-profile titles including “The House of Secrets,” “The Hunt for Veerappan,” “The Mumbai Mafia,” and “Famous: Yo Yo Honey Singh,” establishing his reputation in the documentary space before launching his own production venture.