Navjot Hansra

A music student listens to stories and legends about the birth and evolution of the Khayal form of classical Indian singing. These stories are re-enacted by actors who play several key figures throughout the history of classical music.

Apprentice director Emmanuel Mouret submits a group of apprentice actors to a series of experiences: to what extent are they ready to expose themselves, either physically or psychologically, in the eyes of their director first, and then of the viewers?

A situation, where a certain attitude towards money and career is seen influencing and transforming approaches to life. The main characters rarely come in contact with each other. Even when they do. there is no interaction in the conventional sense of the word. Characters, whether they are children or adults, are parallel to each other.

The story centers around a small town entrepreneur named Maniram who makes a major profit by cheating people and selling them tainted food. His business is run by his daughter-in-law Tejo, who is married to Maniram's mentally challenged younger son. When Maniram's elder son comes back into town to get married, things start to go awry.