Samar Puri Biography

Samar Puri, known affectionately as Summer, is a prominent guitarist and music composer, recognized for his role as the guitarist in the Indian music band SANAM. He made his debut in the music industry with the album “Supastars” in 2010 as part of the SQS Project.

Samar Puri (Guitarist) Height, Age, Wife, Family, Biography, & More

Samar and his bandmates garnered acclaim, winning the Times Music Supastars award in 2010. Over the years, they have continued to excel, earning accolades such as the Radio City Freedom Award 2019 for Best Pop song of the year for their track “Itni Door” and the Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Award for Live Band in 2019. Born on June 2, 1987, Samar Puri has established himself as a versatile and talented musician in the Indian music scene.

Early Life

Samar Puri, born on June 2, 1987, in Muscat, Oman, displayed a deep passion for music from an early age. At six, he began composing music, laying the foundation for his future endeavors. During his childhood, his interest in music continued to grow, leading him to write song lyrics even in his youth. This early immersion in music laid the groundwork for his later career as a renowned guitarist and music composer.

Education

Samar Puri attended several schools during his education journey, including Indian School Muscat in Oman, St. Columba’s School in New Delhi, and Bal Bharati Public School in Noida. He follows the Hindu religion.

Age

Samar Puri was born on June 2, 1987, in Muscat, Oman, making him an Indian national. As of 2024, he is 37 years old, born under the zodiac sign of Gemini.

Physical Stats

Samar Puri stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 11 inches (180 cm). His captivating dark brown eyes complement his black hair, adding to his charismatic persona.

Wife

Samar Puri tied the knot with Amisha Rana on February 18, 2023, in a picturesque ceremony held in Deohari Village, Sainj District, Kullu, Himachal Pradesh.

Family

Samar Puri hails from a close-knit family. His father, Sarang Puri, is a businessman, while his mother, Indu Puri, provides steadfast support to her family. Samar shares a deep bond with his brother, Sanam Puri, who is renowned as a singer, songwriter, and music composer. Sanam’s wife, Zuchobeni Tungoe, a talented singer and model, further enriches the family circle. Notably, Samar does not have any sisters.

Samar Puri with his Father Sarang Puri

Samar Puri with his Mother Indu Puri

Samar Puri with his Brother Sanam Puri

Samar Puri with his wife Amisha Rana

Career

Samar Puri’s musical journey began in 2003 when he co-founded a band with his brother Sanam and classmate Venky S. They participated in college rock circuits, where they met drummer Keshav Dhanraj. In 2010, their band, SQS Project, won the “Times Music Supastars” competition.

Transitioning to mainstream success, they renamed themselves SANAM and gained popularity with their YouTube channel. Alongside bandmate Sanam, Samar has released several albums and supported charitable causes like child sexual abuse prevention. His career reflects a fusion of talent, dedication, and philanthropy in the music industry.

Music Album

• Tujhse Naraz Nahi Zindagi
• Rewind With Sanam · 2014
• Mere Sapnon Ki Rani Kab Aayege Tu
• Rewind With Sanam · 2014
• Gulabi Aankhen
• Universally SANAM · 2019
• PEHLA NASHA-SANAM
• Pehla Nasha-Sanam · 2016
• Hai Apna Dil To Aawara
• Rewind With Sanam · 2014
• Duaa
• Aajkal Tere Mere Pyar Ke Charche
• Rewind With Sanam · 2014
• Lag Ja Gale – Lofi
• Hindi Slowed Reverb Bollywood Lofi · 2022
• Fakira by Sanam Puri
• Fakira by Sanam Puri · 2019

Award List

• 2010: Winners of Times Music Supastars as SQS Project
• 2019: Radio City Freedom Award 2019 for Best Pop song of the year for the song “Itni Door”
• 2019: Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Award for Live Band
• 2018: Digital Icons of the Year by Talent Track Award
• 2018: Best Music Content Creator- (National Category) at the Social Media Summit & Awards

Net Worth

Samar Puri’s net worth is not publicly disclosed.

Some Lesser Known Facts About Samar Puri

• In 2003, Samar and his classmate Venky S or Venkat Subramaniyam (bass guitar) decided to make a band and took Samar’s brother Sanam as the vocalist.
• Since childhood, he had an interest in music, and he began writing lyrics for songs at quite a young age.
• Samar and Sanam, along with a few other members, had formed a music band ‘The Previous Band.’ However, two of its members went to Los Angeles to study music at a musical institute.
• At the age of six, he started to compose music.
• In 2009, Samar and Sanam went to Mumbai to pursue a career in music. There, Venky reconnected with them.
• During his college days, Samar, Sanam, and Venky joined a college rock circuit, where they met Keshav Dhanraj (drummer).
• Initially, Sanam did not want to pursue music as his career. It was Samar and his mother who forced him to sing.
• In 2010, they formed a band named SQS Project and participated in “Times Music Supastars,” which they won.
• Samar, along with band members, has been supporting an NGO named ‘Justice and Hope’ for child sexual abuse.
• In 2012, they started uploading their songs on their YouTube channel ‘SANAM’ after which the band started gaining popularity.
• In 2013, ‘SQS project’ hired Ben Thomas (managing director, Kurian & Co Talent Management) as its manager.
• By 2014, the band renamed itself as ‘SANAM’
• The band also released a few Hindi compilation albums such as ‘In Love with Sanam’ (2017), ‘Sanam Revisited’ (2015), ‘Universally Sanam’ (2019), and ‘Memories Vol. 1’ (2020).
• Apart from ‘Supastars,’ the band has released two more Hindi music albums named ‘Samar Sanam’ (2011) and ‘Sanam Revolution’ (2018).
• Samar and Sanam have also appeared in a few Hindi TV music shows.

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