Pearl of the Desert

Pearl of the Desert 2019 Directed by Pushpendra Singh Maru ro Moti

Moti Khan, a musically gifted child from the lower caste Muslim Manganiyars of the Thar Desert, is forced to sing and play music for their ancestral patrons in order to survive, even though he finds it humiliating. Sattar, his father, wants Moti to study and make a career outside music. But Moti aspires to be a successful singer so that he is treated respectfully. He leaves his village behind and sets out on a journey to discover his music.

Country India

Production Countries India , South Korea

Language Hindi

Gnere Documentary

Production Company Seesaw Pictures

Release Date 19 October 2019

82 mins