The rich music heritage of two marginalized communities in the deserts of Rajasthan..the Manganiyars and Langas, faces a threat from dwindling patronage and the tempting influence of fusion world music that promises instant fame and wealth. 

The unlikely rise to stardom of two aspiring Manganiyar musicians--one an 18-year-old boy and the other a woman who revolts against a traditional diktat …. upends centuries of sexism and delivers a breakthrough on the international music landscape.

SYNOPSIS:

In the heart of Rajasthan’s golden dunes, young Dila dreams of breaking away from tradition, just like his idol Kera Khan—a former Manganiyar musician who left the fold to make a name in the big world of fusion music. But Dila’s father, Mena, a staunch traditionalist, sees his son’s ambition as nothing but betrayal, leading to constant clashes between father and son. As tensions rise, an unexpected tragedy strikes during an international tour—an explosion takes the life of Dila’s uncle, shaking the very foundation of their close-knit family. Amidst this turmoil, Kia his cousin sister, defying deep-seated gender norms, aspires to master the Khamaicha, an instrument forbidden to women.

In this storm of ideals, loss, and rebellion, music becomes both a battlefield and a bridge. Warring traditions collide, generations clash, but in a climactic confluence of emotions, the soul-stirring power of Manganiyar music triumphs—healing old wounds and forging a new path for the future. Dila achieves the unthinkable in a rousing climax…the music world’s most prestigious international recognition!