A R Rahman embarks on his search for rare Indian sounds, starting in Kerala; at the Kerala Kalamandalam, he discovers a temple drum called the Mizhavu.

A R Rahman encounters the ancient, classical musical instrument, the Rudra Veena, in the suburb of Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra.

A R Rahman makes his way to the mountains of Sikkim where he seeks someone who plays a bamboo flute known as the Pangthong Palith.

In his studio in Chennai, A R Rahman brings out the distinctive qualities of each guest's musical traditions in one harmonious arrangement.