The Boho Foundation has announced that director and producer Salman Alam Khan will lead its new docuseries, 'Unfolding Identity,' which captures personal narratives of migration, belonging, and self-discovery within Sikh and South Asian communities. The series traces how individuals navigate questions of memory, identity, and cultural continuity, with each episode serving as a cinematic portrait that blends poetic realism with journalistic rigor to create an immersive account of lived experience.
Khan, known for developing visual narratives that resonate emotionally while maintaining historical and cultural integrity, brings dual expertise as director and producer to bridge artistry and precision. His approach unites intimate storytelling with meticulous production oversight, ensuring every frame reflects authenticity and empathy. Executive Producer Kamal Sandhu, whose strategic leadership and commitment to cultural storytelling help elevate the project's scope, stated, 'Unfolding Identity is more than a film series—it is an act of cultural preservation. Salman's direction brings together sensitivity, craft, and depth, giving voice to stories that affirm our shared humanity and collective history.'
Under Khan's direction, the production embraces a collaborative process rooted in research, dialogue, and creative trust. Filmed across locations including Los Angeles, Seattle, Toronto, and New York, each episode threads together interviews, archival materials, music, and vérité moments to illuminate layered perspectives of identity. Episodes feature conversations with acclaimed figures such as historian Amardeep Singh, actor Rizwan Manji, musician Ali Sethi, and Grammy-nominated rapper Raja Kumari, alongside community voices shaping South Asian culture in the diaspora today.
Khan oversees every phase from conception through post-production, working closely with cinematographer Austin Tremblay, editor Muhammad Kamran Fazal, and line producer Durva Nandapurkar to craft an emotionally grounded yet visually refined viewing experience. The series continues Boho Foundation's commitment to elevating narratives that celebrate diversity, cross-cultural empathy, and artistic excellence, inviting audiences to engage with stories that challenge stereotypes and honor the complexity of identity. For more information, visit https://www.bohofoundation.org, and a trailer for Episode 1 is available at https://youtu.be/8MRoE6nw_6M.
