Salt Media Entertainment (SMEPL), a part of the RVCJ Group, is proud to announce that award-winning British-Afghan filmmaker and storyteller Najia Khaan has joined the company as Director and Producer for Documentaries and Special Films.
A filmmaker whose work bridges continents, cultures, and emotions, Najia Khaan brings with her a remarkable body of work defined by truth, empathy, and visual poetry. Known for her critically acclaimed documentary Finding Soraya (2016), filmed entirely in Afghanistan, Najia has continued to captivate audiences worldwide through films such as Bacha Bereesh – Shadows of Innocence and Empire of the Moon. Her narratives often explore resilience, identity, and the human spirit, reflecting her signature storytelling style that challenges, inspires, and transforms.
A Milestone Achievement
Najia’s latest documentary, Bacha Bereesh – Shadows of Innocence, has been officially selected for screening at the prestigious Asian World Film Festival in Los Angeles, an event celebrating excellence in global cinema. In a landmark moment for South Asian cinema, Najia has also been invited to serve as a Jury Member at the festival, a rare honor for a British-Afghan filmmaker whose cinematic voice continues to transcend borders.
This milestone not only reaffirms Najia’s growing international presence as a filmmaker and advocate for truth but also marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter as she joins Salt Media Entertainment to lead its Documentaries and Special Films Division.
Firdaus Sayed, Partner, Salt Media Entertainment, expressed her enthusiasm: “We’re thrilled to welcome Najia to the SMEPL family. Her cinematic language and fearless storytelling align perfectly with our vision to create documentaries that resonate across borders. With Najia leading this division, audiences can expect a powerful new wave of films rooted in truth, courage, and emotion.”
Sharing her excitement, Najia Khaan added, “For me, filmmaking has always been a way to bridge silence and understanding. Joining SMEPL feels like finding a creative home that believes in truth-telling as deeply as I do. Together, we aim to craft stories that move beyond borders, stories that question, heal, and awaken the human spirit.”
Salt Media Entertainment (SMEPL), a part of the RVCJ Group, is a creative powerhouse specializing in original films, branded entertainment, and impactful storytelling across platforms. With a strong foundation in narrative innovation and a growing global network, Salt Media is committed to producing content that celebrates authenticity, challenges conventions, and redefines visual storytelling.
Through this collaboration with Najia Khaan, Salt Media strengthens its vision to champion documentary filmmaking and develop an inspiring new slate of international projects that give voice to untold stories.
