Bollywood songs like ‘Gulaabi Aankhein’, ‘Lag Ja Gale’, ‘Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga’ hold a special place in the hearts of all Indian music lovers and film music fans. However, if you ask youngsters about these songs, chances are many will associate them with ‘Sanam’ – one of India’s most popular pop-rock bands, whose modern renditions of these classics have been a hit among fans for over a decade. While Sanam band is known for their covers, their original discography consists of equally impactful tracks that make Indians groove to their music.

The four-member band, comprising Sanam Puri (lead vocalist), Samar Puri (guitarist), Venky S (bassist) and Keshav Dhanraj (drummer), recently visited Mumbai for House of McDowell’s Soda Yaari Jam. We caught up with them before their performance to discuss music, friendship, life and a lot more.