In a world where fame often defines worth, Unbroken: The Unmukt Chand Story cuts through the glamour to reveal the human beneath the headlines. Directed by Raghav Khanna, acclaimed for his cinematic deep dives like Modern Masters: SS Rajamouli, this new documentary explores the life of Unmukt Chand, the Under-19 World Cup-winning captain once hailed as the future of Indian cricket.But this isn’t a story of overnight success or happy endings.
It’s about what happens after the lights go out.Once the poster boy of Indian cricket, Unmukt’s career took a dramatic turn when dreams of donning the senior India jersey remained unfulfilled. In an unexpected move, he bid farewell to Indian cricket at the age of 28 and took a leap of faith, relocating to the United States to keep his cricketing aspirations alive.
“Looking back, life has been a rollercoaster,” says Unmukt. “From being a poster boy to being trolled and forgotten, I’ve lived through the extremities of public opinion. But filming this documentary helped me look at my own story from a new lens. It’s for anyone who’s chasing something they might never catch… but refuses to stop trying.”
The film follows his intimate, emotional, and physical journey across continents, filled with setbacks, quiet resilience, and the aching hope of playing cricket at the highest level once again. Raghav Khanna, deeply moved by Unmukt’s narrative, says: “It’s a story of perseverance when hope is hard to come by. What drew me in was the contrast—between what he could’ve been and what happened. The fall from glory isn’t always dramatic… sometimes it’s silent, and that’s even harder
Raghav Khanna played a creative role in several notable Netflix titles, including ‘The Elephant Whisperers’ and ‘House of Secrets’. He have also directed ‘Modern Masters: SS Rajamouli’ and the recent ‘Unbroken: The Unmukt Chand Story’. His work reflects a strong eye for emotional and powerful storytelling.
