Rajan Khanna
Documentary Producer · Writer · Researcher · Speaker
Exploring Sikh history, the civilisational heritage of Jammu & Kashmir, and the geopolitics of India's neighbourhood — through columns, public talks and documentary film.
A life of scholarship, service and storytelling
Rajan Khanna is a Mumbai-based writer, researcher and public speaker whose work centres on Sikh history and the teachings of the Gurus, the history and future of Jammu & Kashmir, and India's strategic relationships with Pakistan, China and Afghanistan.
He served as Chairman of the Punjabi Sahitya Akademi, Government of Maharashtra, during which the Akademi hosted its first-ever Keertan Darbar at the Governor's House in Mumbai. His columns have appeared in WION, DNA, Organiser and NewsBharati, and he is a familiar voice on NewsX and on podcasts such as Prachyam.
As co-founder and writer of Shivansh Khanna Films, he has written and produced documentaries including the award-winning The Heritage of Kashmir, The Unfinished Agenda for NewsX, and Sanskritik Jammu Kashmir with the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts. In November 2024 he addressed the International Punjabi Conference in Lahore, Pakistan.
Beyond his public work, he is the Founder of the Swastham Foundation and a Director of C-3 Systems & Surfaces, Mumbai.
- Public OfficeEx-Chairman, Punjabi Sahitya Akademi, Govt. of Maharashtra Indian Express coverage →
- ResearchSikh history, Islam & geopolitics
- FilmsCo-founder & Writer, Shivansh Khanna Films
- Social InitiativeFounder, Swastham Foundation
- EnterpriseDirector, C-3 Systems & Surfaces, Mumbai
Books
From collected columns to studies of the Sikh Gurus and the heritage of Jammu & Kashmir.
Reflections of an Activist
A collection of the articles and newspaper columns Rajan Khanna has written over the years — on local, regional, national and international affairs, and on the social issues that shape everyday life in India.
Guru Nanak Dev ke Samvad aur Samaj ko Margdarshan
Written for the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts, the book explores Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s dialogues and his contribution to Indian society — the guidance he gave on faith, equality and right living that still lights the way today.
Sanskritik Jammu Kashmir
The companion to the documentary of the same name: a visual journey through the spiritual and cultural heritage of Jammu & Kashmir — its ancient pilgrimage routes, sacred sites and the civilisational legacy that binds the region to India’s living traditions.
Interviews & columns
Conversations for Organiser, and opinion on Kashmir, Pakistan, national security and the Sikh Gurus.
Speeches, interviews & podcasts
Over 100 speeches, interviews, explainers and debates — organised by channel.
Documentaries written & produced
Every Shivansh Khanna Films documentary is written and produced by Rajan Khanna — independent films on culture, heritage and untold histories.
In development: Jewish History of India — the ancient Jewish communities of India and their place in Indian civilisation (scripting in progress).
Swastham Foundation
Founded by Rajan Khanna, the Swastham Foundation is a non-governmental organisation working towards a Swasth Bharat, Samarth Bharat — a healthy India that is a capable India.
Its mission is to take playground facilities to every village in India, so that children everywhere have a safe place to play, grow and stay fit.
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Creative Comprehensive Concepts. A Powai, Mumbai–based firm delivering turnkey infrastructure for play, sport and recreation — transforming residential complexes, schools and clubs with durable, well-designed outdoor and indoor spaces.
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For speaking invitations, interviews and collaborations.