He developed an interest in music from a young age and started writing lyrics early on. |
At six, he began composing music. |
In 2003, Samar, Venky S, and Sanam formed a band with Samar’s brother as the vocalist. |
During college, they met drummer Keshav Dhanraj in a rock circuit. |
The band 'The Previous Band' was created but some members left for music studies in Los Angeles. |
In 2009, Samar, Sanam, and Venky reunited in Mumbai to pursue music. |
The band SQS Project was established in 2010 and won 'Times Music Supastars.' |
Initially, Sanam was hesitant about a music career, but Samar and his mother encouraged him. |
The band members have appeared on various Hindi TV music shows. |
In 2013, the band hired Ben Thomas as its manager. |
They released albums like 'Samar Sanam' (2011) and 'Sanam Revolution' (2018). |
Their YouTube channel 'SANAM' gained popularity from 2012 onward. |
The band renamed itself as 'SANAM' by 2014. |
Their single 'Sanam Mennu' made them Artist of the Month on MTV Beats in 2018. |
The band collaborated on projects like Coke Studio, ICC Cricket World Cup Anthem, and more. |
Samar cherishes visiting temples and gurudwaras. |
He loves animals and has two pet dogs, Choco and Yuki. |
In his free time, he enjoys traveling, playing video games, cricket, and hanging out with friends. |
Samar and his bandmates actively support the NGO 'Justice and Hope' for child sexual abuse. |