on our videos . It is very rare to find such good management . We work in synergy . We make each other stronger . We are a team and will continue to work hard and grow .
When most of your repertoire is Bollywood film music , why have you kept away from playback or scoring for a film ?
Sanam Puri - I grew up listening to bands . Actually , so many different bands throughout our childhood have inspired all of us . Forming our own band and working on music together was always a dream for us all . When we got together , things just clicked ! We knew immediately that this is what we wanted to do . After meeting Ben , we were finally confident that we can bring back independent music and band culture into India if we all worked together and worked hard . We knew that this was going to be a longer and harder route , but this is what makes us happy and this is what makes us strong . So since then there has been no turning back . We spend so much time every day , working on our music , videos , rehearsing for shows and doing so many different things that I hardly get any time to do anything else . I have sung for a few Bollywood movies before and I am open to lending my voice in the future as well . It ’ s just that I don ’ t get any time . Also , working with the band and working on our own music ( originals and renditions ) makes me really happy and comfortable . We get to do things our way , and as an artist , music is our expression and connect to the rest of the world . So , it is important to feel satisfied and happy with our work before we release it .
Introduce us to your stellar management who play such a major role in your success
Keshav Dhanraj - Right on top of the list is our Business Manager and also SANAM Band ' s 5th member- Mr . Ben Kurian Thomas . He is so passionate about his work and about our band . It ’ s rare to see or hear him talking about anything else . It ’ s always just SANAM SANAM SANAM . Ben manages each of us individually as people and as a band . The trust and bond we share with together is really something special . Having had so much experience in the entertainment industry , he is by far the most passionate and amazing manager anyone can ever have . Ben is the mastermind behind the scenes . Everything goes through him . Sandeep Chaudhary is a part of the KNC family and the SANAM family . He is our tour manager so he travels with us for all live shows and other engagements . We have all grown so close ! He is really responsible and works really hard to keep us safe and to make sure things are easier for us when we travel on tour . We have around 15 to 16 people travelling with us on tour . Sandeep manages
Quick riff : - A recent musical trend that doesn ’ t make sense to you - Mumble rap .
- One piece of advice that you wish you took more seriously - Practice makes perfect . - A change you wish to see in the music industry - More live venues for bands to perform at in the country . - Your biggest cheap thrills at this point - Trying out guitars in music stores ; not buying anything and leaving satisfied . - An artist you can ’ t stop fanning over - Bruno Mars
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